Sermons on Jacob On The Run:

The God Who Runs

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 6, 2014

A perspective on Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32. The loving father does he wait for a lengthy and rehearsed apology from his returning son. He sees him coming in the distance and with joy runs out to greet him. In this way he brings honour again to his son.

Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 The God Who Runs God loves to have a party. He has been known to host the best and biggest celebrations in heaven whenever a sinner turns around from following their own desires and decides to come home to God. Everyone is invited to celebrate. Our parable today is not so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Errors And Home Runs

Contributed by Larry East on Oct 9, 2016

Baseball is a game where players fail more often than they succeed. And sometimes our Christian life can be like baseball.

How many of you are watching the baseball playoffs this week? It's that time of year when the Division winners and wildcard teams are vying for the World Series. Now most of you know that I’m a big baseball fan of the Atlanta Braves and have been since 1966 when the Braves moved from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need To Run Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith [#1] YOU NEED TO RUN Hebrews 11:35-12:11 Introduction: It is easy to get depressed, worn out, or just quit. It is difficult to lead a Christian life all the time. I have also noticed how easy it is to forget how blessed you really are. Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mule Kept Running

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017

When the thing propelling you in your flight through life deserts you; where will you be?

The Mule Kept Running 2 Samuel 18: 1-17 Absolam-the son of David. His father and maternal grandfather were both Kings. 5--Ishbosheth the son of Saul killed and beheaded 8--The Ark of the Covenant Returns 10--Mephibosheth is brought to his home 18--David commits adultery with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run For Your Life

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 25, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 19: 1 – 38

Genesis 19: 1 – 38 Run for your life 19 Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them, and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground. 2 And he said, “Here now, my lords, please turn in to your servant’s ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 11 from Philippians

"Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Run It Up The Flagpole Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2016

Too many Christians are satisfied with doing their minimum requirement for God. They don't realize the blessings they miss out on because they've just done what they "had to do" as His child. What are they missing out on and how can they change?

(Props: 3 arrows) OPEN: Yesterday was January 2nd. Does anyone know what national holiday that is? It’s called “Run It Up The Flagpole and See Who Salutes Day.” Yes… that’s actually a special day on the January calendar. I visited a couple of sites that spoke about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running In A Standing Position Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Consider three moves of grace. Our record is cleared of sin. Our lives are conformed to Christ. And our destiny is sealed by God.

There are three great moves that God makes on your behalf – three initiatives of grace that have to do with securing and insuring your salvation. They are, first, justification, second, sanctification, and, third, glorification. In his mercy, God justifies you – that is, he pronounces ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Run At All Cost

Contributed by Marvin Del Rios on Oct 20, 2015

we will look at how the faith of others can encourage us to run this race of our faith with the endurance of Jesus!

I. Introduction II. “Run at all cost” Hebrews 11:32-12:3 we will look at how the faith of others can encourage us to run this race of our faith with the endurance of Jesus! III. First let’s look at verses 32-35 from Hebrews 11. It mentions people by name who had faith to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brooks Running With Water!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 8, 2015

Stop crying and start praising! God cannot whisper comfort when you are busy on the mobile or plotting to attack somebody! Relax!

Brooks running with water! Isaiah 30:25”….on every lofty mountain and every high hill there will be brooks running with water, in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.” I tell you friend, I cannot articulate in words the showers of joy and smidgens of comfort ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanks For Not Running Away Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015

Let's talk about the high value of motherhood, the glorious vision of motherhood, the taxing reality of motherhood, and the ultimate restoration of motherhood (Adapted from: http://www.jubilee.org.za/documents/Booklet1_MotherhoodArticle_000.pdf)

HoHum: Went shopping for Mother’s Day card- Most over the top sappy and syrupy sweet. Found one that made me LOL- Front (picture of a woman with two suitcases) Mom - I'm sure you've thought of it a few times... Inside: ...but thanks for not running away! Happy Mother's Day! Now that's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run Repent And Rejoice

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Real Christianity involves running to Jesus, repentance and rejoicing

RUN REPENT AND REJOICE Luke 3:7-18 Suppose I began my message this morning by saying, “Hello you bunch of snakes, why did you come this morning? Hoping to make a few brownie points with God?” Well that is similar to what John the Baptist told his crowd. When John saw the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jonah, The Running Prophet Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 30, 2014

Call for rededication, to erase past sins so we can all do the work of the Lord.

Growing up, I never thought I would go into the ministry. I always thought that my past was simply too bad, that I’ve done too much, for me to be in the ministry. In fact, it wasn’t until Pastor asked us to pray about becoming the new youth pastors that I began to even seriously ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running From God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the first in a series of sermons preached on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss chapter one and we look at the motivations behind Jonah's rebellion

Jonah Series 2013 (You Can Run on For a Long Time) Running From God Text: Jonah 1:1 – 17 Open your Bibles to the Book of Jonah… We’re going to be spending the next few weeks looking through this book… and while you’re turning there; let me just start by saying that I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Apr 1, 2011

This sermon examines the second part of the sixth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one", seeking to explore how God helps us not to fall for Satan's schemes.

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! "If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational