Sermons on Run Down:

"Run The Race"

Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2016

Have you ever run a race? Have you ever won a medal or a trophy for running a race? It is a thrill to run a race and hear the voices of the people who are watching as they shout words of encouragement. It is an even greater thrill when you finish the race

Run the Race Have you ever run a race? Have you ever won a medal or a trophy for running a race? It is a thrill to run a race and hear the voices of the people who are watching as they shout words of encouragement. It is an even greater thrill when you finish the race and win a medal or a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Jan 29, 2025

So many Day 1’s in our lives • Day 1 of coming to this earth

Day 1 when you say your first word • Day 1 take your first step • Day 1 of starting school • Day one of the first Date • Day one of Marriage • Day 1 of a new job • Day 1 of making Jesus Lord • Day 1 of this year Lets make today Day one: Day 1: Run to Win Lets make today Day one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Running On Empty

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023

If we are all we have, we better hang onto it. But those who are full of God can’t wait to give it away.

Show me the alley, show me the train, Show me the homeless man who sleeps out in the rain... And I’ll show you a young man with so many reasons why, There but for fortune go you or I, you or I. Show me the whiskey stains on the floor, Show me the drunkard as he stumbles out the door... And I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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 To The Father

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 10, 2025

No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or how often you stumble, God calls you to run to Him. There is freedom, joy, and restoration waiting. And the most beautiful part? He runs to meet you, carries you if needed, and celebrates your return.

Run to the Father Grace to you peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ! Dear brothers and sisters! Today we are going to explore running to the Father. I want you to imagine something with me. Picture a child playing far from home, distracted by everything around — maybe chasing a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run To God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 11, 2025

Run after God not money. There are many out there who compromise prayer and intimacy with God and run after making wealth, eventually that is not going to save you friend.

Run to God 1 Samuel 19: 18 “When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there.” When Russia invaded Ukraine in the year 24 February 2022, Ukraine President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run It Up The Flagpole Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2016

Too many Christians are satisfied with doing their minimum requirement for God. They don't realize the blessings they miss out on because they've just done what they "had to do" as His child. What are they missing out on and how can they change?

(Props: 3 arrows) OPEN: Yesterday was January 2nd. Does anyone know what national holiday that is? It’s called “Run It Up The Flagpole and See Who Salutes Day.” Yes… that’s actually a special day on the January calendar. I visited a couple of sites that spoke about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part I

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

A sermon on running the race of faith and the necessary steps we must take.

How to Run the Race of Faith-Part I Introduction: • This morning we pose this question: How do you run this race of faith? We know how doctrinally, but what about practically? • The writer of Hebrews spends ten chapters talking about how Jesus Christ is better. He’s better than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 19, 2003

Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Settle Down, Lord! Settle Down! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

Most of this sermon was ripped off from the pamplet "My Heart, Christ’s Home."

This morning’s sermon is going to be dramatically different from what I’ve presented so far. In just a few minutes I’m going to get you to use your imagination and go on a tour with Jesus Christ. I think you’ll be convicted, challenged, and encouraged, but to get there you’ll need to put aside ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Training To Win The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 4, 2016

We all have a race to run, only one can win. The Bible is our manual on how to run to win

TRAIN TO WIN (PART 1) KNOW YOUR COMPETITION Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Down With The Walls Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 9, 2020

We can construct walls that isolate and insulate us. When we break down the walls God comes into our lives and we can see others as He does.

1. Berlin Wall Under the cover of darkness on Aug. 13, 1961, a wire barricade was stretched the middle of Berlin. It ended up 28 miles long and became one of the most controversial boundary lines of the 20th century. It eventually became known as the “Berlin Wall.” It was the symbol of the border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying It Down

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 27, 2015

Jesus' sheep know their Shepherd's voice, and they are safe.

WHEN I WAS A KID, I loved to go to my grandmother’s house. One of the things I remember about that house was a picture on the wall over the bed where I slept. It was a picture of Jesus. There’s a good chance you’ve seen it, or one like it. It shows the full stature of our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019

This Christian life we live is a race, make sure you are in the best of shapes always. So you can win the race. Stay fit to win

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic