Sermons on Race:

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

The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16, Luke 19:8-10, John 7:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only God Can Stop Racism

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jun 21, 2015

America is in need of healing from racism and bitterness, what can we do as a CHURCH to fix this crisis?

“If you are a racist, your church will die.” (Yes Black folks can be racist TOO!) Dr. Martin Luther King said that Sunday morning was the most segregated day of the week, and sadly enough it still is nearly 40 years later. We have made good strides in the area of race relations in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Garland Of Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2013

I have finished the course, declares Paul to Timothy. You run your course as I have run mine. This applies not only to Timothy, but to every one of us.

A GARLAND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 2 Timothy 4:16-18. Against a background of false teachers, and hypocritical hearers who will not endure sound teaching, Paul exhorted Timothy to urgently preach the word (2 Timothy 4:2). The young minister was to do this both when it seemed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living On Purpose

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 25, 2009

I got this idea from a sermon I saw on SermonCentral. Very few fulfill the purpose of God in their lives so they never fully know the fulness of life God has for them.

“LIVING ON PURPOSE” LWC July 26, 2009 I’ve teaching on “PURPOSE” on Wednesday nights for some weeks now. It’s something God has impressed on my heart. I know that if we are to live any kind of “Righteous, Successful Christian Lives” we need to understand our “PURPOSE” in life, given by God! God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other

Stay The Course Sermon I: The Christian's Motivation For Staying The Course Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord God, living for Jesus God's Son and our Savior in a hostile environment is both advisable and doable.

THE CHRISTIAN'S MOTIVATION FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH A fond memory of my father-in-law was a remark he made to me at the age of 85 as he signed on the dotted line of a contract for the purchase of his new car: "Well, that ought to do me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-8

Stay The Course Sermon Ii: The Christian's Manner Of Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, our positive manner of living for God's Son and our Savior conveys the timely message that the Lord God is greater than any evil force in the world.

THE CHRISTIAN'S MANNER OF LIVING FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH In a perfect world, all is well and everyone lives in peace with no wars or rumors of wars - simply because ungodliness has ceased to exist. News Flash: We do not live in a perfect world! Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:9-11

We Are All One!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we are all children of God, regardless of color, sex, nationality, religion

Forty-eight years ago Martin Luther King Jr. published a collection of sermons entitled 'Strength to Love'. In this small volume Dr. King challenged Christians to connect their faith to action, which would result in just laws and society for all people. These sermons are as relevant today as they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Isaiah 5:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal

How To Mount A Spiritual Comeback Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

Has your walk with Christ deteriorated? Have life's struggles and distractions, even the pandemic, resulted in some backsliding? The writer to the Hebrews has a solution.

Some of you here are familiar with Alex Smith, because he was for a number of years the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. But what many of you may not know is that Alex Smith was recently named the NFL’s 2020 Comeback Player of the Year But the award was actually an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Are We On The Road To Castaway Island?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2023

Many have read and undoubtedly heard this Scripture countless times before. It speaks of someone running a race. But we need to see the spiritual aspect of this road that we are on.

The Apostle Paul concludes Chapter 9 with a plea for self-disciple and self-denial in the Christian life. He compares himself to the athletes in the Isthmian games, which was well known by the Corinthians. In any case, in the Christian race all may run in order to obtain the prize. First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Adam - The First And The Last

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Racism Is A Sinful Behaviour. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2024

I must approach this topic with sensitivity and caution. It's important to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes or making generalizations about people based on their race or ethnicity.

I must approach this topic with sensitivity and caution. It's important to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes or making generalizations about people based on their race or ethnicity. Additionally, it's essential to recognize that racism is a complex and multifaceted issue that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:28, Psalm 139:13-14

Experiencing The Presence Of God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 14, 2001

FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for the believer, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, with experiences permited to enhance our faith in God, in order to make us grow or maybe to compact us.

OUR THEME FOR TODAY IS EXPERIENCING THE PRESENCE OF GOD..EXODUS 33:14-15 INTRODUCTION;; IT IS GOD’s DESIRE THAT WE ARRIVE AT A PLACE THAT GOD HAS DESTINED FOR US.. FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for me LIFE IS A JOURNEY: TO EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE OUR FAITH.. GOD PERMITS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-24, Exodus 19:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Series Is Not Over

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 21, 2004

Truth be told, the Bible says that the race is not given to the swift, or the battle to the strong, but to the one who endures. So it is necessary to shake of that defeated attitude and fight this fight to the very end.

The series is not over. Jude 1: 17 – 23 17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you, 18 that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to enjoy themselves in every evil way imaginable. 19 Now they are here, and they are the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational