Sermons on race marked out for us:

Forsaken For Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 18, 2021

Jesus felt forsaken in the Garden of Gethsamanae. He went into the garden in order to be forsaken by the Father so that we would not have to one day be forsaken because of our sin. We see a different side of Jesus in the garden.

Forsaken For Us Life Swap 3/12/2021 1 Samuel 19:1-10 Matthew 26:36-45 We are in part 2 of our series Life-Swap in which we are acknowledging that Jesus voluntarily took our place and had things happen to him that rightfully should have happened to us. There four messages are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-10, Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evidence Against Us (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's second round of evidence to support his indictment against the human race.

There is a quote that has been around for years that I would like to share with you. “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours. If they do not come back, it was never meant to be.” How many of you have actually heard that? Better yet, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022

Light and Dark: What is shining out of us? Luke chapter 11 verses 33-36 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Light must shine (vs 33) (2). Light must illuminate (vs 34a) (3). Light must not grow dim (vs 35-36) (4). Light must be our goal (vs 36) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The brightest star ever found in the universe goes by the catchy name R136a1. • It is 165,000 light years away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Brethren

A Way Out

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

The good news about Jesus is that He offers us a way out of a dead end life! Just as God provided Israel with a way out of Egypt, so He offers us a way out of darkness and bondage into His marvelous light!

A Way Out (Community Sunrise Service) Intro: Nearly every Easter I make it a point to take another look at why I believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. And as I look at my own spiritual journey over the years, I can identify several pieces of evidence that have strengthened my belief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Finisher?

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 19, 2013

This is a message about staying the course and finishing our Christian walk strong. Many Christians start off on fire and strong but it doesn't matter how you start but more how you finish.

Are You a Finisher? Heb 12:1-3 Intro This morning I want to ask a question…what’s more important, how you start a race or how you finish? Doesn’t matter how you start the race but more how you finish the race! Story of Bill Brodherst The year was 1980, Bill Brodherst who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Us Hell

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 24, 2021

Jesus threatens hell over sins committed and threatens wrath in a call to repentance, telling us to chop off eye, hand, and feet. What hope do we have? Find out.

9.26.21 Mark 9:38–50 38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name. We tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not try to stop him, because no one who does a miracle in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Gives Us Endurance Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

How much would you endure when times are bleak? When the world around us is falling in, what does it take to keep going? What or who gives you endurance to keep going?

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION SURVIVAL STORIES – HAVE A NICE FALL In November 2019, Ryan Cairnes did a few things right and a few things wrong when he went rock climbing in Washington’s Cannon Mountains. His first mistake—even though he’s an experienced climber with sturdy gear—was going to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Go Out Of Your Way For God?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 21, 2013

Mark 14:3-14:9

Introduction Ask yourself this question will you go out of your way for God? Part one In the world today we have got caught up with three things: 1. Making as much money as we can make. Even though we cannot take any of it with us we still want to make as much as we can. 2. Giving other people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: *other

Book Of Mark PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah, His ministry of miracles, and His message of mercy as depicted in Mark's Gospel.

Good morning, dear saints of God, gathered here in His holy sanctuary. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to stand before you today, not in my own strength, but in the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We are here, not because we have chosen ...read more

Topics: Jesus

Five Ingredients Of A Successful Christian Race Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Living a life of victory and success is not by accident. It requires diligence and effort! Paul gives us five ingredients to achieve a successful life and win the gold (crown).

FIVE INGREDIENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN RACE I CORINTHIANS 9:18-27 INTRODUCTION: I’m indebted to my dear friend Bro. Truman Kimbrough for this outline and idea. Living a life of victory and success is not by accident. It requires diligence and effort! Paul gives us five ingredients to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Will Be Colorful!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

You better put your prejudice away or you may not get to find out how colorful Heaven is going to be.

Proposition: You must win all men and women to Christ! I. Because it is a sin to be prejudiced! A. You deny God’s character! Deuteronomy 10:16-19 Regards not persons B. You deny God’s Word! James 2:8,9 Love thy neighbor! II. Because ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:16-19, James 2:8-9, Acts 17:26, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 8:26-39, Acts 9:15, Numbers 12:1-16, Mark 16:15, Galatians 3:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Against Us (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's third round of evidence support his indictment of the human race.

Well I have to admit that this study from the book of Romans have roughed us up a little. So far Paul has definitely shown the reality of our sin problem. But before we dive in to our text I feel we need to quickly review what Paul has said up to this point in regard to our condition before. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

The church of Sardis reminds us of the imminence of Christ’s return, and calls us to be found ready at all times.

I read a story this week, from an old Reader’s Digest, about a cat was run over by a car. The cat belonged to 4-year-old Billy, and before he could find out about his cat’s death, his mother quickly disposed of the remains. After a few days, though, Billy finally asked about the cat. “Billy, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Book Of Mark #57

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In 1858, the Illinois legislature, using an obscure statute, sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote.

When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said he felt, “Like the boy who stubbed his toe: I am too big to cry and too badly hurt to laugh.” (Source unknown) All of us know that feeling. Life is filled with disappointments. Most of us will do anything to keep from having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The apostle Paul wrote these words, encouraging believers in Jesus to run the race. Run the race of what? Of the faith.

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 eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army