Sermons on Rat Race:

Lord, Give Me Patience, But Please Give It To Me Quickly! Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A message on developing patience.

OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about patience. That's what brother Jim wants to address as he is talking to his flock in the church at Jerusalem. This is one of those virtues that doesn't come easily to any of us. Everything about our life seems to be designed to test our patience, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empty Pursuits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016

Don't pursue the things of this world and lose your fellowship with God, your following, your fortune, and your family.

Some time ago, in the Reader’s Digest¸ Bob Newhart talked about his days as an accountant in downtown Chicago, when he went by his given name, “George.” He was a basic 9-to-5 bookkeeper, whose duties included managing the petty cash. Salesmen would come in from the road and turn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finish Well Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 25, 2019

As we run the race the journey will be one where we face many faith-testing situations. In that journey we can endure and “finish well” because our Saviour gives us all we need to fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith.

Message 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Finish Well I want to start by talking about epitaphs. An epitaph is the words which are written on a tombstone and they act as a way of remembering a deceased person’s life. One day a man and his brother were walking through a cemetery in the country which contained old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Well-Deserved Rest For Your Minds, Bodies, And Souls.

Contributed by Chad Washburn on Oct 19, 2006

God has made the Sabbath, that we might find rest for our minds, bodies, and souls.

· Topic: The Sabbath · Central truth: Jesus offers us the Sabbath where we can find rest for our Minds, Bodies and Souls I. (Intro): a. Ring, Ring, oh that pesky alarm clock rings once again to wake you up for your nine to five job in this rat race we call earth. b. Your daily routines of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Adventist

2 Hours And 40 Minutes Away From Your Vision

Contributed by Kenric Jameison on Nov 3, 2006

Do you think that God only wants 10% of your money? This sermon challenges each of us to give 10% of our time to the Lord everyday! Do it for 6 weeks with and see how your life changes.

2 Hours and 40 Minutes Away from Your Vision Habukuk 2: 1 - 4 Are you growing? How many of you can see further today than you could see yesterday? There is no doubt that all of us in this room couldn’t and wouldn’t be in this room today if it were not for the grace and mercy of God. When I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Message Of Daniel. From Maccabean Persecution To The End Of Time. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 8, 2015

Here is where the mystery is described but not explained. One moment we are decades before Christ's first coming, the next, we are at the second coming. Dig deep. Find the truth of this passage!

11:35a “And some of those of understanding shall fall,” Even the most righteous, most helpful, most zealous, will be slain. Here is a warning for us today not to assume anything about church members undergoing persecution for the Lord. He takes home whom He will, when He will, for His ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2012

Sometimes what we need is a little adversity. Sometimes it will be lack, or loss, or disappointment that will cause us to be grateful for what we’ve been given

I Am, the Bread of Life Date: March 25, 2012 Scripture: John 6:30-35, 47-51 Introduction Have you ever been hungry-I mean REALLY hungry? I remember being/hospital/years ago/Part/treatment involved my not being allowed to eat or drink for several days with my only sustenance coming from IV ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Good Grief Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God extends delight to the one who mourning over the reality of their spiritual bankruptcy

We have often described this one thing as affliction, anguish and agony. Some have considered it the successor of trouble while others consider it the predecessor of moral collapse, failure, disintegration and decay. To be sure, some have overcome insurmountable odds and have come out triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient...your Pay Day Is Coming!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 9, 2021

Before I get started in this sermon I have a little pop quiz for you that I would like for you to participate in. I will ask you three questions and immediately answer them with the first Word that comes to your mind.

ARE YOU READY? 1: First question, “I said, Do it?. The answer? It’s probably the word “Now”. 2. “I want it?” What is the first word that came to your mind? It’s probably was the word “Now.” Not next week, not next month, not next year, not tomorrow, but now!” 3. In a common prayer we might ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Tree

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 19, 2002

Message about finishing the race and pressing on inspite of our falures and the times when we struggle in our life.

“Trouble Tree” Introduction: Philippians 4:11-13 Illustration: I heard a story of a man named John who hired a plumber to help him restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 4:7-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Run To Win

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005

Some of us think that we are doing good because we are in the race but we really need to run to win.

Run To Win Scripture Reference: I Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) I Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discover You Life Map Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 2, 2007

God wants us to discover our life map (the Bible) to help us in the Amazing Race of Life.

Discovering Your Life Map 2 Timothy 3:16-17 I had been the pastor of Georgetown United Methodist church for just over twenty-four hours when the call came into the church office. One of the long time members of the church was headed to Meadowview regional medical center in Maysville. She had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008

Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Quitters And Winners

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going The Distance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010

We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God