Sermons on Rat Race:

An Enduring Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012

This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Long Road Of Service Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 19, 2025

When describing the faith of a believer in Christ it should be explained that although we are in a race; it is not a sprint but a marathon.

“A Long Road Of Service” Acts 12:25 - 13:13 When describing the faith of a believer in Christ it should be explained that although we are in a race; it is not a sprint but a marathon. Don't Quit (By: Edgar Albert Guest 1920’s) When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is No Respecter Of Persons Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

God’s love, salvation, and blessings are available to all people, regardless of race, status, or background.

GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:34-35 Key Verse: “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.” (Acts 10:34) Supporting Texts: Romans 2:11; Galatians 3:28; James 2:1-9; John 3:16; Revelation 7:9 INTRODUCTION: When Peter entered the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finishing Strong

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 25, 2025

A call for believers to run their spiritual race with endurance and conclude their journey with excellence, victory, and unwavering faith.

FINISHING STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Ecclesiastes 7:8 INTRODUCTION: Finishing strong is one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep On Running!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2025

Based on Hebrews 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to keep on running the race of the Christian life.

“KEEP RUNNING!” Hebrews 12:1-2 FBCF 8/24/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/run-6437-detail This coming Friday – 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – Massive Cat 4 hurricane that hit the MS & Louisiana coast in 2005 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The 110m Hurdles

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003

Don’t stop after clearing a hurdle. Keep going till you finish the race.

The 110M Hurdles Does anyone here make out these little “To-Do” lists? You know, we’re busy people and we have so many things going on that we can’t remember them all and we need to make a list of things that need doing throughout the day. Call Aunt Jane, laundry, pick up Billy at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparation For Perfection

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001

Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reach For The Prize

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 22, 2005

We have to do more than just enter the race we have to reach for the prize.

Reach for the prize Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13,14 (KJV) Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unified In Christ Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 16, 2006

In Christ there is no division of class,nationality or race. The ground is level at the foot of the cross and our identity is in Him.

Unified in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians 2:11 (NLT) Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders by birth. You were called "the uncircumcised ones" by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. Born an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

True success in life is not defined by what we have, but by who we are in Christ.

The Secret Of Success Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 He's the man with the plan. When he walks into the room hearts race, palms sweat, eyes bulge, and backs straighten. He's the C.E.O., Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager, King of the hill. Top of the heap. Ruler of nations. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Together Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 20, 2014

God's purpose in redemption and reconciliation was to make a new race, the human race! It seems discouraging that so many churches are divided. Why is that so and is it possible to become what God designed. Yes find out what hinders and what helps unit

Intro: We began by hearing that this life is not about us. Our life is to be controlled and conformed to the person and principle of Jesus. The church, the body of people that trust Jesus is to be centered on Jesus. We are also called to be holy, different, set apart for God’s purpose on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A Sermon On Philippians 3 Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017

In Philippians 3, Paul describes our Christian life twice by using a race analogy. It is an effective analogy. For like in a race, we have a reason to run (or cause). We keep our eyes on the prize, and we are encouraged along the way.

One night in college, I needed a study break, and I decided to read some online articles. As I was scrolling through, one caught my interest. It was titled: “Top Ten Greatest Canadians.” As I saw the title, I wondered how many people on that list would be hockey related, since it is Canada, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Perche Baptist Church: Where Heroes Are Made

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2007

According to Hebrews 11 and 12 we all can be heroes. Hebrews 11 is the hall of heroes and is used to encourage us that we too can be heroes If we face the race of faith with endurance, depend on God for empowerment, finish the race with excellence.

Intro: Hebrews 11 is the hall of Heroes. As we walk down the corridor of Hebrews 11 we see Abraham, and Sarah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon and other judges, David, Samuel. It is a virtual Bible’s Who’s Who. As we stroll through the hall of heroes we find that they all endured. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

With Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2014

A sermon about things we are to do "with joy" (Outline from an article by Robert Lee in Pulpit Helps)

HoHum: Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart When the King is in residence there (So) let it fly in the sky Let the whole world know Let the whole world know Let the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Critical Grace Theory - Reflections On The Hyper-Grace Movement

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2017

What does Hyper-Grace mean to those who walk In it?

There is a growing faction in the church that believes there is a very dangerous and twisted teaching on the grace of God, called “Hyper-Grace,” which in their estimation, takes God’s grace too far and preaches a license to sin because they don’t believe in repentance and are actually against God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20, Ephesians 2:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational