Sermons on relay race: showing 136-150 of 22,959

The Intense Race Of Life

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023

Life is like a race. As we have seen from the opening video there are some characteristics of a race we must observe.

Title: The Race of Life Theme: Showing how life is like a race. Text: Hebrews 12:1 - 3 Introduction Opened with Video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIFOG9CMr_E Was that not cute or what? I had to play it because it is the cutest and funniest thing I have seen in a while. I like it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

A Race Run Well Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021

We are all running towards a goal and our reward is the crown of righteousness that the Lord has promised to all those who run and finish well. However, in order to attain this imperishable crown, we need to exercise self-control in every area of our life.

A race run well The Apostle Paul writing to the Church in Corinth admonishes them this way. He says to them in 1 Corinthians 9:24 -25,“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Other

Running The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Race Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Oct 8, 2023

I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. What you do on this journey, and how well you run your race will greatly impact your final standing in eternity.

THE GREAT RACE OF FAITH Please open your Bible to Hebrews 12 and 2 Timothy 4:7 as we begin a new series of sermons regarding your journey through life. All of us are on a journey called the great race of life. What you do on this journey, and how well you run your race will greatly impact your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Therefore, Run The Race Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2023

As we continue our therefore series, we take a look at Hebrews 12, and how we are the run our race.

Part of my misspent youth was spent hanging around Racehorses and those who bet on horse races. I’ve mentioned before that my sister and I both had horses when we were teenagers, and when we lived in Hammond River, just outside of Saint John, New Brunswick, we boarded them at a farm that provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 11 from Philippians

"Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Running The Race Victoriously PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere in their faith journey, endure God's discipline as a sign of His love, and strive for holiness, keeping their focus on Jesus and the reward of righteousness and peace.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to be delving into a powerful passage from the book of Hebrews, Chapter 12, verses 1 to 11. It talks about running the great race of life, sticking with it even when it gets tough, and keeping our eyes on the prize. It's all about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Topics: Finishing, Race, Well

Get Ready To Run The Race!

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 24, 2014

In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Don't Drop The Baton

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

What this is saying is that God has provided something better for us and all of those people of faith in chapter 11, Abraham, Noah, Samuel, and David etc. have a task that has not been completed and it will not be completed without us.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:4, 5, 8, 20, 23, 30, 32; 12:1 TITLE: DON’T DROP THE BATON {Carry a baton with you into the pulpit as an illustration} This is a chapter of faith. Most of the time when we preach this we stop around verse 30 or 35. The reason we stop around verses 30-35 is because the end of the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing The Baton

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32

1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32 Passing the baton 23 So when David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. 3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above; and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

One Last Road Trip

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 4, 2018

On Elijah's final day on Earth, he and Elisha go on one last road trip together… and it's a journey we can all learn from

(Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Have you ever watched the Olympics on TV? When runners are in a relay race, each runner goes all the way around the track and then hands off a stick (or baton) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11, Joshua 4:1-20, Genesis 28:17-19, Genesis 35:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:6-7, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Impact Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Living generously creates a ripple effect that can impact others and future generations. Our generosity is a response to Jesus' self-sacrificing love and can inspire others to be generous.

You know when you toss a pebble into a pond, and it creates ripples that spread out? That's what we're talking about. Our actions, like that pebble, can create ripples that impact others. We've all been influenced by someone, and that person was influenced by someone before them. It's like a chain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Philanthropy, Altruism, Charitable Giving, Generosity Psychology

Bury Me Standing

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Nov 10, 2013

We can finish the course like Paul did!

BURY ME STANDING 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 OCTOBER 27, 2013 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. I have mentioned before my love for the science fiction show, Star Trek. One of my favorite characters is Worf, who is a member of the Klingon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Character Of The Races Do You Know The Weaknesses Of Yours?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 17, 2015

Certain cultures have certain characteristics and we must know what the expectations are and share Jesus according to this knowledge.

The Character of the Races Capt. Kelly Durant Do you know the weaknesses of yours? Today we celebrate the day of the cultures and we will explore some of the different characteristics of a few races. Does the Bible speak of the races, and their good points and bad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army