Sermons on Rat Race:

Darwin Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2016

Darwinism is based on several assumptions about the origin of life. But its often used by many as a tool to oppose God. Because of that, this theory ultimately enslaves people to sin and despair. Do you know why?.

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI6-g6Xe8kc (missing in action) All this month we’ve been focusing on “holidays” in January that you may not have heard of. Today we’re going to stretch a little outside the month to touch on the International Darwin Day that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scout Meeting

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 23, 2005

How BP’s words equate with the Christian faith

Scouts’ St George’s Day 2005 1 Cor 9:24-27 24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

God's Sovereignty, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

God is in control!

These verses speak of God’s Sovereignty – “all things to work” (v.28a) not just isolated incidents! Explanation: God has promised to take your promotion as well as you demotion, your prosperity as well as your poverty, your tragedy as well as your victory, and use it to accomplish something “good” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 30, 2013

At Calvary, Jesus' three words "It is finished." declared the believers's great independence from Satan and Sin.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST Romans 8:2, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Galatians 5:1, "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Introduction: Much "to-do" and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Gathering In Faith: The Power Of Christian Community Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

Hebrews 10:24-25 emphasizes the power of Christian community. We are called to encourage, support, and inspire one another in our walk of faith.

"Gathering in Faith: The Power of Christian Community" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound message found in Hebrews 10:24-25 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Call to Encourage One Another Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT) - "Let us think of ways to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 24:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run And Don't Lose Heart

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 7, 2003

God’s call and our need to give diligence and endure until the end.

Run and Don’t Lose Heart Matthew 20: 1 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 "Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 "And he went out about the third hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15, 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"There's Perfect And Then There's Perfect" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 21, 2007

Sermon 8 in a study in Philippians

“Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 27, 2009

Don’t let the past hold you back

As a counselor you learn a lot about how the past affects people. I knew one woman in her thirties who had a terrible childhood. Her father left when she was a baby, her mother was terribly abusive both physically and verbally. She ended up in foster care where she was sexually abused by a foster ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Apr 1, 2011

This sermon examines the second part of the sixth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one", seeking to explore how God helps us not to fall for Satan's schemes.

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! "If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Man's Gonna' Take My Crown

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 23, 2025

In this sermon we discover one of, if not the number one way the enemy operates to destroy our lives, and rob us of our crowns.

These two following verses are the source for the title of this message today. Matthew 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Now please go with me to 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This sermon is a personal opinion on racism. Author in 2000, redone in 2008

Looking America in the face Because I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry County, the early years of my life were filled with the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices that we faced as African Americans. For the first sixteen of my life, I was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: *other

"The Eternal Celebration"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2003

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

ISAIAH 25:6-9 “The Eternal Celebration” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Most of us were given our first glimpse of Jesus through one of His saints. Maybe it was our mother or father. Maybe it was a neighbor, school ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Qualities Of A Champion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003

What does it take to be a champion for Christ?

The Qualities of A Champion Selected Passages January 5, 2003 Introduction What an incredible season this has been for the Ohio State Football team! Look at all they have accomplished: remained undefeated during the longest season ever (13 – 0), succeeded in spite of constant criticism by so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Fighting The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2004

ATTENTION: MEN ONLY!!! This message written for a men’s audience will challenge men to finish what they have started and not allow the diversionary tactics of the enemy to prevail. Old Testament characters are used to illustrate spiritual diversion and

Message: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT & FINISHING THE RACE MEN’S RETREAT 2004 PASTOR BOB INTRO: Men are in spiritual crisis these days. Women are more active in Church than ever. Where have all the men gone? Why are Men Missing In Action? M.M.I.A. Let’s face the facts men, we’ve dropped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

"Who Is This Jesus? He Is The "Word".

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2012

This is an Advent Sermon based on John 1:1. John takes us to Genesis 1 where the "Word", the Logos, existed when there was no light, no air, no matter, no galaxies. The "Word" becomes a person whom people could see and touch so that human beings might no

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2012 Mid Week Advent I Redeemer “Who Is This Jesus? He Is the Word” I love the opening three words: “In the beginning…” Wait! When was the beginning? Wait. Was there a beginning? Our solar system ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran