Sermons on Run And Win:

How Much Do I Care? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2005

Do a wife care enough for her lost husband to follow the biblical guidlines?

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X In life have you found there are some things that can be very difficult to carry out? „X Life is not always easy and we are not always given things that are easy for us to do. „X Sometimes we are faced with doing things in our jobs that are difficult to do, but we do them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dragging Low

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

What to do when discouraged

Dragging Low Neh. 4:6-15 INTRO: Dealt with anger last week, this week discouragement, both can keep us from experiencing the fullness of God’s presence & purpose in our lives 1. Like a Disease, discouragement is very easy to catch & difficult to over come a. Highly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Garage Door Evangelism

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon deals with new methods of evangelism in the 21st century.

“Garage Door Evangelism” I Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRODUCTION: In Dary Northrop’s book, Garage Door Evangelism, he discusses some new ways to “do church” in the 21st century. He says that often churches give a picture of perfection--only the beautiful Front Door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

When I See A Runner Smile

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Maybe our churches aren’t overflowing because Christians make servanthood look painful.

When I See A Runner Smile Introduction: When I was a freshman in High School my dad really wanted me to be involved in a sport. I had played baseball in little league, and in middle school and wasn’t real thrilled with the idea of playing High School ball. Basketball was out of the question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Lengthy Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 30, 2018

So how do you garner and foster endurance? Endurance is built by repetition, Endurance is increased by pushing our limits, Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong.

It’s a lengthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 So how do you garner and foster endurance? 1. Endurance is built by repetition 2. Endurance is increased by pushing our limits Man’s extremities are God’s opportunities. 3. Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong “For you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Perspective Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 6, 2006

2nd of 3 in Philemon series. A look at how God wants to change the way we look at the world. Emphasis on how complaining comes from not recognizing God’s sovereignty

How would you feel if you were kidnapped, bound and held hostage by a mass murderer on the run? That’s exactly what happened to Ashley Smith in March of last year, when she was abducted by Brian Nichols after he had killed four people escaping the Atlanta courthouse where he was on trial for rape. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing Toward The Prize Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2022

Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track.

Pressing On Toward the Prize Philippians 3:1-16 Introduction Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track. Yogi Berra “You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is On The Lord's Side? Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 2, 2015

Many times, we are not even aware that we have slipped into the enemy's side because of our disobedience and ignorance but this message will remind us to be reflective, to be more assured and to be more committed in the side of God.

WHO IS ON THE LORD'S SIDE? Scripture reading: Exodus 32:22-26 "22 “Do not be angry, my lord,” Aaron answered. “You know how prone these people are to evil. 23 They said to me, ‘Make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:22-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Stay The Course

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001

Attributes of people who finish what they start.

The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who's On First? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Who’s on First? The old Abbott and Costello routine asks a pertinent question about perspective and priority!

Who’s on First Matthew 19:28-20:16 Matthew 19:28-20:16 28 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Clearly See It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2010

Churches that have it have a God-given, God-inspired vision.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE IT” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN Last week, we started a new series called, “IT: Finding It, Keeping It, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Team Is Vital Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 1, 2005

Fourth message in a series using NASCAR prinicples as a series of parables to encourage people to follow God’s pattern for life.

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: The Team is Vital Topic: Christian Living / Relationships Theme: Christian Living in Relationships Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to respect others and to develop pure ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Crowning Moment

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 23, 2001

Describes 4 crowning moments in God’s experience and designates one as the ultimate.

"GOD’S CROWNING MOMENT!"/COLOSSIANS 1:13-23/SHASTA WAY/04-22-01/A.M. For each of us there are those pivotal, mountain top experiences. There are those times, those events, those happenings which we will remember all our lives as our "Crowning Moment" so to speak. For the athlete it might be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take The Checkered Flag Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 6, 2005

The final sermon in this NASCAR series that uses Parable leading to Textual Exposition to call people to generous living.

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Take the Checkered Flag Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of What We Have Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to commit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: Wesleyan