Sermons on Run In Vain:

Becoming A Spiritual Billionaire

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2012

The word of Christ dwelling in you richly... To dwell means to, live in... to be at home. Richly means abundantly or extravagantly. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admo

Becoming a Spiritual Billionaire Colossians 3:16NKJ A man being mugged by two thugs put up a tremendous fight! Finally, the thugs subdued him and took his wallet. Upon finding only two dollars in the wallet, the surprised thug said “Why did you put up such a fight?” To which the man ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Thing Needful

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Nov 26, 2003

The word of God is the one thing needful for a succesful life

THE ONE THING NEEDFUL THE WORD OF GOD Introduction There is only one solution to the problems of life. There is only one way to live. Jesus said concerning Mary the sister of Martha: “ But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil's Worst Nightmare

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

Stop running from the devil. He should be running from you. Learn how Gideon became his enemies nightmare. Christians should be the devil’s worst nightmare.

The Devil’s Worst Nightmare Pastor Jamie Wright * August 3, 2003* Maranatha Fellowship Church Judges 7:13-15 (KJV) Gideon went down to the enemy’s camp and the enemy was having a nightmare about Gideon. It is time for the church to understand we have been positioned to charge the gates of hell ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Well Within Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus offers her a chance to be a part of a family where she will be loved permanently. Her wells kept running dry, but Jesus offers her a well that will never run dry.

Keith Miller in his book The Scent Of Love tells of the young intern who was brilliant and competitive, and wanted to get his hands on the toughest cases that came into the hospital. One day a man was brought in very sick. His temperature was high, his blood count was down, and his fluids were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Total Surrender - The Transformation Of Saul To Paul

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered what "Total Surrender" looks like? Through the Saul-Paul story, we learn that true surrender involves giving up control and submitting our will, thoughts, desires, and ambitions to God.

Acts 9:1-19 Total surrender is a foundational aspect of our spiritual journey. It requires us to fully trust in God and align our hearts, desires, thoughts, and beliefs with His will. This process is not easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. One powerful example of complete surrender can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Job 23:10, Hebrews 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending God’s Honor: David Runs To The Fight - 1 Samuel 17:37-51 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

David was a killer. Should we follow his example in an age of grace?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 17:36 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Living A Successful Christian Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014

By the world's standards the men and women in Hebrews 11 were anything but successes but in God's eyes they succeeded. Based on their testimony, the opening of Hebrews 12 tells us what it will take for us to live successful Christian lives.

Living a Successful Christian Life Hebrews 12:1-3 What comes to your mind when you hear the term "a successful Christian"? How you answer is dependent on your definition of success. Many consider success to be power, prosperity, and prestige. The most common definition of success given is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Iva4 The Law Hinders Growth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2020

Paul uses the example of the athlete because it was something his readers were familiar with, and the idea he wants to convey to them here is that they began the Christian life with dedication and enthusiasm.

December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.4: The Law Hinders Growth (5:7-10) Galatians 5:7-10 (KJV) 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Training And Teamwork

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 6, 2018

Paul's fear was not that he would lose his salvation, but that he might be disqualified from his team!

TRAINING AND TEAMWORK. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. The Apostle Paul, as every good minister of Christ, was willing to become “all things to all men” (1 Corinthians 9:22), that they might be SAVED by Christ. Now Paul did all this for the gospel. It was an unselfish act, but would have its reward in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey Let’s Prise The Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 19, 2017

It's time we give God all the praise

HEY LET’S PRAISE THE LORD Psalm 100: 1 (A Psalm of praise.) Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

In Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 20, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 through 13

Hebrews 12: 1 – 13 In Training 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 20, 2012

Today is race day, we will have all eternity to celebrate, but we only have today to impact eternity

Gentlemen Start Your Engines PPT 1 Series Title Today we are beginning our new sermon series: Amazing Race, winning the Race that really matters. Because today is also Father's day, for brevities sake, I will give a full introduction to the series next week, and this week we will discuss this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Going To Prepare A Place For You The Story Of A Nonviolence Defense Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 10, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, the rage of mankind is all of its own ...

I AM GOING TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU The Story of a NonViolence Defense by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 9, 2021) “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2, John 14:1-31

Denomination: Friends

I Worship The Living God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021

The book of Jonah describes the event that had happened at the time of prophet Jonah. It explains the relationship between a Prophet and his God.

Theme: I worship the Living Lord Text: Jonah 1:1-9 Jonah answered them, “I am a Hebrew. I worship Yahweh, the God of heaven. He is the Elohim who made the sea and the land.” (Names of God Bible). Introduction: The book of Jonah describes the event that had happened at the time of prophet Jonah. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist