Sermons on Race Marked Out For Us:

Race Toward Godliness

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 2, 2023

Someone said that running in the morning ensured that nothing worse can happen to you in that day.

Race Toward Godliness 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Introduction Someone said that running in the morning ensured that nothing worse can happen to you in that day. Other people are bigger fans. “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever put my body through, but for me, running is a mental game. I’ve learned that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral-Paul's Farewell Message

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

In this text, Paul gives us great insight into death as well as great comfort for grieving families.

Paul’s Farewell Message 2 Tim 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Good Race

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today is Cadet/Calvinette Sunday and the theme is a challenge of how we live the Christian life and what the results are of "running the good race"

Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Run The Good Race Series

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mark Gives Us A Mirror To Evaluate Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 23, 2006

A sermon for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost, Series B, Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 20) September 24, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for coming among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Pass The Baton

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

Running the race of faith

Illustration: Children’s Talk: Running a race. Share what you have in life with others. Pass the baton to the next person. God started this race and was at the beginning, He will be at the end also to give you a trophy Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Your Race Count

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

God wants us to breakout of mediocrity and to step up to a life with purpose and vision, to fulfill that task God has for you; we need to run this race to win...

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 1 Cor. 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 3 With Outs, Gives Us The 3 With!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 18, 2018

This outline shares with Christ has provided and what it gives us. These are 3 basic truths that can give us a precious overcoming Christian walk with what Jesus has done for us.

The 3 With outs, gives us the 3 With! I. The first ‘WITHOUT’ THE BLOOD! Hebrews 9:22 22 And almost all hings are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. 1. The first WITH. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one ...read more

The Race To The End---Fathers Day Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jun 21, 2012

We get so proud that we do not stop and ask for directions. God is lovely wanting us to stop and notice that we do not have to do everything ourselves.

THE RACE TO THE END 6-17-12 Fathers Day, New Liberty Christian Church. with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: REVELATION 20:12-16 INTRODUCTION; Good morning to each of you and my I wish to all of you a very Happy Fathers Day. I hope it is a day of cook outs, rest, family outings and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Tools Of The Faith Part 5: Running In Your Undies! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 14, 2010

Cleaning up, sorting out the rubbish, clearly we can run light weight, the spiritual race before us focused on Jesus. Jesus being our focus keeps the path ahead doable.

Hebrews 12: 1-3 This was to be the final part in this series of tools of the Faith; I think there maybe another one or two of these sermons coming up yet. In any situation where tools have been used there is often a need for a clean up. A time to get rid of the rubbish, to cast off all the junk ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 25, 2011

EOLS: Salvation is by Grace, but God gives us the opportunity to work out our personal maturation.

Working it Out Philippians 2:12-13 (12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Get Out While You Can Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 4: 30 – 32

Mark 4: 30 – 32 Get Out While You Can 30 Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? 31 It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; 32 but when it is sown, it grows up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living Out Life With God Living In Us

Contributed by John Stensrud on Jul 1, 2001

An expository sermon based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL in 2001.

Message Title: “Living Out Life with God Living In Us” Philippians 2.12-18 Delivered on July 1, 2001 at Immanuel Baptist Church by Pastor John Stensrud. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Digging Out Of Depression Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2015

Is depression a mark of a lack of faith? Is it always a sinful attitude? Consider the story of a great man of God who struggled with this terrible emotion, and the ways in which God healed him.

OPEN: Over the past few weeks we’ve been dealing with emotions that can cripple Christians. Two weeks ago, our family minister dealt with the issue of Fear. Last week we dealt with Guilt. And this week we’re going to focus on a very real emotion that has crippled thousands: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Out In Endurance Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 25, 2009

The 4th part of a 5 part series on giving God room to work in our lives

When We Move Out, God Moves In Part 4 “Moving Out In Endurance” (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and the Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) As Easter approaches we are wrapping up this series of sermons about giving God room to work in our lives. John the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ