Sermons on Races:

The Ultimate Prize: Running The Divine Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Stay focused and keep your faith strong. Remember, God is there to run the last mile with you.

Let us pray - Lord, as I embark on preaching your Gospel, I commit myself to do it to the best of my ability. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak through me that I may speak for you. Save me from fear and pride, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Topics: Endurance, Faith

"Keep On Keepin On My Fellow Warriors" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 23, 2014

This lesson relates the Ironman race to the Race of Life. Never give up , never give up and the glory revealed to you in the end will far surpass any trials now.

The Ultimate Decision July 23, 2014 It is hard to believe that 9 years ago this weekend I did the Ironman in Lake Placid, NY. The distance for the race is a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and then a marathon 26.2 miles. The total comes out to 140.6 miles. Ever since my bike accident and all my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

"Rules Of The Road"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 24, 2004

Ahimaaz and Cushi would be running a "race." As Christians, we too, are running a race. There are some "rules of the road" that you need to know before you begin the race.

Monday Morning Greeting, May 24, 2004 Enough is enough. One thunder storm after another.... oh, well. I am looking forward to a quiet sky with something blue in it. We have had record rainfall... that’s the weather report. A lot of encouraging things at the Church yesterday. We had some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

To Have Endurance For This Life You Have To Keep Your Eyes Focused On Jesus

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 23, 2001

runinng the race with endurance

Intro- prayer – open your bibles with me to; Hebrews 12: 1-3 “ Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

Running To Win

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 19, 2006

winning in the race of life

Intro: probably there aren’t many people who would sit and watch coverage of an entire marathon, which is approximately 2 hours to the winner, and many hours to the last one who finishes. This past week the most famous of all marathons, the Boston marathon was run. It is always amazing to see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Win, Baby! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 13, 2008

Purposefully keep pressing toward the goal.

JUST WIN, BABY! Philippians 3.12-4.1 S: Christlikeness Th: Toward the Goal Pr: PURPOSEFULLY KEEP PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL. ?: How? KW: Reminders TS: We will find in our study of Philippians three reminders of how to keep pressing toward Christlikeness. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning Circle Of His Love - A Nascar Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2007

Nascar has one of the loyalist fan bases in the US and it is the only major US sport that opens its ceremonies with prayer. See how Colossians 1 applies to the "race for Christ."

TEXT: Colossians 1:12-23 TITLE: The Winning Circle of His Love (The stage was decorated with various racing items including race flags crisscrossed on the pulpit and a racing streamer across the length of the stage. I entered the sanctuary wearing a one piece pit-crew outfit and racing helmet, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Others

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 2, 2005

3 Types of Christians: The SPECTATOR is just there to observe; the ANTICIPATOR is expecting real blessings but not doing anything; the PARTICIPATOR is busy doing the work. Free PowerPoint Template at website.

More Than Others Mt. 5:46, 47 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreThanOthers.html "For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? . . ."--Matt. 5:46, 47. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Road Rules - Pt. 1 - Indian Running Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 1 – Indian Running I. Introduction Although you can’t tell it by looking at me now, I have a long history of running in my past. As a 7th grader in middle school I had visions of becoming a great football player. I went out for football and played until my 8th grade ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Him

Contributed by John D Jones on May 2, 2010

In Christ Jesus we have both the exemplar and the enabler! Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world! When we Consider Him, we run the race, we relinquish the weights, and we finish the race to receive the prize.

“Consider Him” Hebrews 12:1-4 Text: verse 3 Introduction: I want to call your attention to the first 3 words of verse 3, in which the writer encourages the reader, “For Consider Him.” This is an appropriate exhortation because the entire book is a treatise on Considering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Running With Patience

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 18, 2015

The Christian life is like a race, we need to run with patience and faith in Jesus, so as to be able to win the prize at the end.

RUNNING WITH PATIENCE Study Text: Hebrews 12: 1 - 4 Introduction: - A common metaphor for the Christian life in the NT is that of a runner in a race. - During the course of his ministry, Paul wrote that he ran the race in such a way as to obtain the prize. - That is he disciplined himself and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famous Last Words: It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Jesus victory cry, "It is Finished."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: IT IS FINISHED Let’s stand together as we continue this morning with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words,” as we listen to the sixth of Jesus seven statements from the cross. Jesus sixth statement from the cross are among some of the most profound and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choices Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 4, 2016

This message is the first of this series I've titled "Choices". It focus on the choices that we will make in 2016 and how those choices should be made. This message introduces 1 Corinthian 9:24-27 as the foundation Scripture for the series.

Choices – 1st Sunday 2016 Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Romans 4:21 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Choices.” On Monday of this past week I mailed to each of you (kids included) a personal letter. The letter was addressed to each individual so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ending Well

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 13, 2016

This sermon was given at the end of 2015. It's to help people think about ending well so that they can have a strong beginning. But also so that they can hear the words of Jesus at the end say, "Well done good and faithful servant.

Ending Well “A good start need a better ending, and a good ending gives to us a better start.” This thought came as I was contemplating todays and next week’s messages. And to today, as we’re ending 2015, I’d like to talk to you about ending well. And then next week ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Long Distance Runner Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

The Christian life is a marathon in which knowing Jesus is the goal and being one with him is the prize.

Long Distance Runner Text: Phil. 3:12-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist