Sermons on Relay Race:

The Path That Be My Portion Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 17, 2018

God's paths for us may not always be pleasant, but they are always paths of righteousness because they are paths of His choosing.

The Path That Be My Portion PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 Message main text Psalms 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name' sake. This week we are going to talk about the paths of righteousness, and I want to combine this text in Psalm 23 with one in Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing The Attitude Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 10, 2016

When God blessed us, He wants to know if we have been faithful with these blessings. In this message, we will learn from Joshua 22 that God requires us to be faithful in our lifetime. May we develop this attitude of faithfulness starting this New Year.

Last week, we talked about building great attitudes for the New year. We said that attitude is everything. Attitude is more important than facts, than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances. We cannot change the past but we can change the way we react to difficult situations. And ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Getting Your Steps Today? Series

Contributed by Calvin R. Davis Sr. on Oct 16, 2021

So, what is going on today? Why are so many Christians leading a defeated life? If you talk to the average Christian today, they will tell you it is hard out here for a saint.

Are you getting your steps todays? Amplified Bible But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. So, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

8 Questions To Ask Yourself In Regard To Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022

Let us consider the basic aspects of a contemporary worldview.

Let us consider the basic aspects of a contemporary worldview. For this analysis we will consider eight questions carefully depicted by Professor James W. Sire in his work The Universe Next Door. There are other depictions of worldview that we might consider, but this form is direct and to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Becoming A Globally-Minded Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Mission and missions are not something the Bible merely speaks about – mission and missions are what the Bible is about. Since creation, God has been interested in redeeming all peoples to Himself.

Today marks the end of a week set aside to pray for missions and our friends of our church who are spread around the globe for the cause of introducing people to the love of Christ. Let’s spend a few minutes of concentrated prayer for our friends. Father in Heaven, I pray You make Yourself so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of The Faith: Patrick The Missionary To Ireland

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2023

A look at the great cloud of witnesses that surrounds the believer

Heroes of the Faith – Patrick the Missionary to Ireland Text: Hebrews 11:32-12:2 Well, we’re going to step aside from our study in 1st Corinthians this morning, because over starting next Sunday we’re going to begin focusing our hearts and minds on Resurrection Sunday, and I wanted to lead up to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"we're All One Family"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023

Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Congregational

The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

You Have To Change For Change To Happen

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

You have to change what your doing for change to happen.

You have to change for change to happen John 5:1-5:8 Hey good morning…glad to have you with us this morning. Sermon title- you have to change for change to happen- Ever wonder why do you come to church every Sunday? I know you don’t have to come to church to be saved or be a Christian. We are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Lord’s Prayer 13: Put Us Not To The Test! Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 3, 2024

Everyday we face problems and tests which we have to try and solve or overcome - some strengthen us others lead us into doing things we are not proud of. The question that hits you from this phrase from the Lord's prayer is - does God put tests before us? Or is this just part of everyday life?

Lord’s Prayer 13: Put us not to the test! Isn’t it strange how the meaning of certain words either become old fashioned or their meaning completely changes. An extremely good example of the change of the meaning of a word, is ‘GAY’ A simple dictionary describes this adjective as someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, James 1:2, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Disciplines Of Disciples

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Gold Medal Christianity. Let The Games Begin!

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 5, 2004

A sermon that picks up Pauls theme of running the race and uses the modern context of competition to discus running the Christian race.

Gold medal Christianity. Let the games begin! This week I had to help someone move 2 cubic metres of firewood into a shed. It took about twenty minutes and I think I could do it faster. With training I might be able to get the time down to ten minutes or perhaps seven is not out of the question. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Of The Book

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2013

If we would be "People of the Book" we must weave the Word of God into the very fabric of our daily lives.

Title: People of the Book Text: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6 and 8-10 (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 119; James 1:22) Transition: And the thesis statement is: Thesis: If we would be People of the Book we must weave God’s Word into the very fabric of our daily lives. Introduction Following a time when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing On The Baton Of Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 7, 2008

55th in a series from Ephesians. Principles to help us pass on the baton of faith to future generations.

In the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the United States’ women’s 4 x100 meter relay team took the track in the finals as the favorite. After the first two legs run by Angela Williams and Marion Jones, the United States was in front as expected. But as Jones attempted to pass the baton to her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

On Your Mark

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

On your mark. The race starter, Jesus himself is trying to get our attention. The race is about to start. It is time to get up to the line. It is time to get into the starting blocks. It is time for the race. On your mark….

Former major league baseball catcher and TV personality, Joe Garagiola, tells about a time when St. Louis Cardinal’s great and hall of famer, Stan Musial came to the plate in a critical game. At the time Musial was a super hitter and was at the peak of his career. As such, opposing pitchers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist