Sermons on Race Of Faith:

Journey

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 26, 2010

Using the acrostic R.A.C.E. - Reason, Avenue, Commitment, Expectation

Traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; a trip: a six-day journey across the desert. - Our vacation to Canada via the long route - A RACE explain it all Hebrews 12:1-2KJV 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Tortoise And The Hare- Trip Wires To Beware!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 7, 2011

In running the race set before us- we must be aware of dangerous trip wires that will keep us from moving forward in our quest for godliness.

The Tortoise and the Hare While the real text that we’re going to deal with begins in Hebrews 12:12—it is so important to see the context of this chapter. It extends back a few chapters. Hebrews has a double-edged theme. On one hand the author is proclaiming that Christ is so much ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Tar Baby

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015

Brother Rabbit's Pride distracts him from the path-- What distracts you from running the race that is set before you.

The Parable of the Tar Baby Brother Rabbit was hopping down the rabbit trail—you know—the one all good bunnies would chose to travel on. Along the way he came to a carefully constructed little man, made of tar and some old clothes. Brother Rabbit, not wishing to be rude, greeted the tar ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Racy Words

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2019

The Christian journey can be described as a "race." We choose the kind of race we run -- fun and games; obligatory; or the long-term run.

1. Last week we “passed the baton” in regard to teaching people the word of God from generation to generation and person to person. 2. It made me think of the ancient Roman Games and how they were used as illustrations for the Christian life. 3. The Games in Rome were a big deal. Although much of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith: God's Fabulous Fomula For Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

God has given us the most powerful tool for life - faith. How we use it will make all the difference in our daily spiritual walk.

“Faith: God’s Fabulous Formula For Life” Hebrews 11-12:2 At times in our Christian walk, we need a faith check-up! It is a sad day when we lose faith in life! Ted Turner, Most of you have heard of Ted Turner. He is the founder of CNN, TNT, TBS, etc. He is a very successful businessman, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Faith, And Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004

This message shows three distinct phases of Faith.

FAITH, FAITH AND FAITH Text: John 11 Tell the story of the death of Lazarus. I. Struggling Faith (Martha) vv 20-27 A. A person in deep water. 1. Trying to find something to cling to. 2. But it is just out of reach. B. If you only had been here Jesus (Martha) 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Core 52 Week 40 - My Skin, Your Skin Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 6, 2020

Racial tensions are running high in America. What are we supposed to do about it?

You can listen to the audio of the sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5771518 God’s Plan for Racial Reconciliation • Jump right in. Difficult topic in the best of circumstances even more so with the racial unrest so prevalent in our society. • It’s not only a national/international ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:22-23, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay In The Game Series

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Feb 21, 2009

Do not quit or give up on the game of life! Stay in the race!

“Stay in the Game, don’t Quit!” Chapter 12 1 Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us: 2 having Jesus in our view, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Judgment & Persecution

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2020

All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

John. F. Kennedy once stated: “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather, it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” 2 Timothy 3:12 states: "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." I was extremely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10, Matthew 7:1-2

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

Racism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter said it was unlawful and against his conscience to enter into fellowship with Gentiles, but God broke through the barriers of both law and conscience to show him that all men were to be accepted as equals in the church.

George W. Gradleck, a German psychiatrist, said that it is truer that our lives live us than that we live our lives. What he meant was that repression, early loyalties and prejudices can get such a grip on one’s life that they compel one to be what he is. Once the attitude of racism, for example, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:28

"on The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020

A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

“On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Zechariah - Don't Quit! Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Nov 5, 2014

God has already won, and will always keep His promises. All we need to do is have enough faith to believe it!

In October of 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first satellite into space -- Sputnik. Russian scientists were thrilled at their achievement, even though they lost contact only 22 days later. In November of the same year, the Soviets launched another satellite -- this time, with the first living ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finishing Strong

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013

A sermon on what it means to Finish Strong in our Christian walk, and why so many Christians fail at it.

If you have your Bibles with you and want to open up to 2 Timothy 4:6. It is a short couple of verses today. As you know, we have been going through the core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. As I mentioned the last few weeks, we are winding down on those core values ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Christian Church