Sermons on Jacob On The Run:

Running The Race

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 1, 2025

The New Testament likens the Christian life to running a race. We look at how it uses the metaphor. It calls us to strive, to improve, and to stay the course.

INTRODUCTION The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: ‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.’ The writer imagined the Christian life as a race – a race that requires endurance. We’re presently in a series in which we’re looking at items in the news. In some of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Jan 29, 2025

So many Day 1’s in our lives • Day 1 of coming to this earth

Day 1 when you say your first word • Day 1 take your first step • Day 1 of starting school • Day one of the first Date • Day one of Marriage • Day 1 of a new job • Day 1 of making Jesus Lord • Day 1 of this year Lets make today Day one: Day 1: Run to Win Lets make today Day one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Running On Empty

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023

If we are all we have, we better hang onto it. But those who are full of God can’t wait to give it away.

Show me the alley, show me the train, Show me the homeless man who sleeps out in the rain... And I’ll show you a young man with so many reasons why, There but for fortune go you or I, you or I. Show me the whiskey stains on the floor, Show me the drunkard as he stumbles out the door... And I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running The Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Cross Country and Spiritual Formation

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is both ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10

Topics: Being Formed By God

Running The Race

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The Christian journey is often described as a race. Unlike earthly competitions where only one person wins, in the race of faith, every believer who runs well and endures to the end will receive the prize of eternal life.

RUNNING THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run To God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 11, 2025

Run after God not money. There are many out there who compromise prayer and intimacy with God and run after making wealth, eventually that is not going to save you friend.

Run to God 1 Samuel 19: 18 “When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there.” When Russia invaded Ukraine in the year 24 February 2022, Ukraine President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run To Win

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 6, 2025

We are not in the Olympics or the Isthmian games. Still, we’re all running and we’re all busy. But are we running toward the right thing? What race are you running right now? Are you running the rat race of a hectic life, or are you running the race for heaven?

Alba 7-6-2025 RUN TO WIN I Corinthians 9:24-27 Herm Edwards, former coach of the New York Jets, was best known for his leadership and motivational abilities, which helped shape not just the teams he coached, but also the players who respected him. His most memorable moment with the Jets came in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run With Perseverance!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 1, 2025

Today in our sermon we will consider what it takes to overcome adversity and finish our "race" of faith. For the theme of our sermon let’s use just three words from our text. “RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE!”

For four years, Derek Redmond had dreamed of winning the 400 meter sprint at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. He could see himself standing on the medal platform receiving the gold for his native Great Britain. Derek breezed through the qualifying heats and made it to the medal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Leader On The Run PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Even in times of fear and uncertainty, we can remain faithful and trust in God's perfect plan, as demonstrated by David in 1 Samuel 21:10-14.

Good morning, beloved! We’ve all had those moments when fear grips us, when faith seems hard to muster, and when the future seems uncertain. Even the greatest leaders in the Bible experienced these moments. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that beautifully captures these human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10-14

Topics: Great Leader

Running To Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persistently run the Christian race, focusing on Jesus, and understanding God's disciplinary role in their spiritual journey.

Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather here today, united in faith, united in purpose, and united in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident or coincidence. We are here because our hearts have been drawn to this place, to this moment, to this message. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-5

Topics: Running, Race, God

Running From A Problem

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

You cannot run from God. Elijah tried too but finally he had to come back to the same spot where he left and face the problem with God’s help.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------- RUNNING FROM A PROBLEM 1 KINGS 19 You cannot read first & second Kings without realizing the impact of two prophets during that period. Elijah and Elisha. A. It is just assumed that Elijah and Elisha are kind of spiritual twins. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Come Home Running Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 14, 2023

A look at what we as Christians and we the church must do.

Come Home Running If you have your Bible, please open it to Joel Chapter 2. John ordered flowers to be sent to the opening of his friend’s new branch office. When John`s friend got there, he was shocked to see the flowers with the inscription. “Rest In Peace.” He was so outraged that he stopped ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Keys To Receiving The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was ch

Text: Genesis 32:1-32 Introduction: Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was changed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part I

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

A sermon on running the race of faith and the necessary steps we must take.

How to Run the Race of Faith-Part I Introduction: • This morning we pose this question: How do you run this race of faith? We know how doctrinally, but what about practically? • The writer of Hebrews spends ten chapters talking about how Jesus Christ is better. He’s better than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Training To Win The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 4, 2016

We all have a race to run, only one can win. The Bible is our manual on how to run to win

TRAIN TO WIN (PART 1) KNOW YOUR COMPETITION Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal