Sermons on Run And Win:

Run The Race

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

Even amidst the difficulties, trial and troubles of this life, we must be willing to continue in our journey of faith, knowing that Heaven awaits us.

Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Perseverance Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 26, 2016

Run the race of faith with perseverance. Never stop until you cross the finish line!

August 21, 2016 Lanier Christian Church David Simpson Run With Perseverance Hebrews 11:1-2 and 12:1-3 There were over 10,000 athletes housed in the Olympic village apartments in Rio these past two weeks. There were a number of restaurants in the village to provide food for the athletes at no ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Run With Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022

Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Run The Play Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008

Teach your teens how to effectively follow through with their commitment to Christ when facing opposition using these three steps gathered from Jehoshaphat’s confrontation.

Opener: Air Guitar Contest Choose contestants that you know will really "ham it up" on stage. Find some music that has a lot of guitar solos. Tell the contestants each will be judged (by the audience’s applause) on how well each can play the "air guitar". Send each contestant in one at a time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Running With The Horses"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 10, 2002

Are you even running with the footmen?

Jeremiah received his call from God to prophesy against Israel’s idolatry, at a young age. The King James uses the word “Child” in verse 6 of chapter 1, and other versions say “youth”; it is estimated he was about 20 years old. Although he actually received his calling as a young man, notice ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Orthodox

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

The danger to every leader is the adherance to the lie, "I must do everything..." Delegation is critical to a leader’s success.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART FIVE “RUNNING ON EMPTY” GENESIS 18:13-26 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. [14] When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:13-26, Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning Attitude

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 6, 2001

In this message we find the keys to Paul’s triumphant attitude despite all the hardships including abandonment of friends. I offer six suggestions of how to move past our disappointments.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com THE WINNING ATTITUDE But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) I had a dream the other night. I dreamed a large and prosperous church called ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Winning The Woman Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2001

Do you find evangelism hard? Let us look at how Jesus did it.

INTRODUCTION  As we continue on our journey with Jesus, we are going to stop with Jesus by a well.  At this well we will find a woman whom once she encounters Jesus, she will never be the same and because of this meeting.  At first glance, this encounter does not look ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 16, 2002

A positive Christian attitude will determine your success in life and your success in eternity.

Sermon.387 See # 977, 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 "A Winning Attitude" Text: Philippians 3:14 President John F. Kennedy made a now famous speech to Congress on May 25, 1961. At the time we were far behind the Soviet Union in the space race. President Kennedy challenged Congress and our nation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Working To Win

Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003

GOD’S SERVANTS NEED THE MARK OF MATURITY. Here are Three principles of godly service.

May 21, 2000 -- AM WORKING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (1) Religion Today 5/15/2000 -- The new "Christian Wrestling Federation" features the slapping, snarling, and bone-rattling body slams without the vulgar language and sex. "We do all the kind of wrestling you see on TV, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The War Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2003

We are in a battle. The church is an army, not a hospital, and we signed up for a battle-ship not a cruise liner. But how can we win in the battle of life and faith? This passage shows how.

Winning the war Mk5:1-20 WBC 31/08/03pm I think we forget what a battle the Christian faith is! - join up for this luxury cruiser that will take us to heaven - find it’s a sleek battleship and - God isn’t particularly sympathetic when we say we don’t like the ‘heat of the day’… battle To ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Win

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

Everyone wants success. The Bible gives us a way we can obtain it.

EVERYONE WANTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL--WE ALL WANT TO WIN. SADLY, THERE ARE THOSE WHO WILL NOT. WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE? PAUL HERE GIVES US THE PATHWAY TO TRIUMPH FOR THE CHRISTIAN. I. THE ACTIONS OF THE WINNER--V. 12. A. APPROACH-- “WORK OUT” EFFORT INVOLVED NOT A FREE RIDE TO GLORY. B. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Goal To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

This message is based on the Olympic Games. It deals with life’s situations.

THE GOAL TO WIN Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: The American Olympic basketball team, made up of college players, made a mediocre showing at Seoul, Korea, in the 1988 summer games. Back home, people were greatly disappointed, especially since other teams sported professional athletes. The Olympic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Winning Team Series

Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 13, 2003

God calls us to be a part of His body by equipping and empowering us for service. We are to present ourselves to Him as the norm for being a vital and living part of His team.

Spiritual Gifts Series # 1 Introduction 1. Dramatize a ‘Winning Team’ with a tug of war. a. One team pulling together & the other pulling in different directions and disorganized. b. Have congregation vote on which team they would like to be on. 2. Paul gives us a clear picture of a winning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Holiness