Sermons on Run To Win The Prize:

The Great Debate

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012

In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Foursquare

God Vs. Pharaoh, Round 1 (Exodus 5:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 30, 2021

Pharaoh seemingly wins round 1. And Moses challenges God about this, and calls on Him to fix that.

This morning, we find ourselves working in Exodus 5. Before we jump in, I just want to help you in two different ways. First, one of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself in the shoes of people involved in the story. And I assume you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23

We Have Met The Enemy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

True victory is not outliving opponents but surrendering self to Christ, who wins the unseen battle and grants lasting peace.

Introduction – The Old Man with No Enemies A reporter once sat down with a man celebrating his hundredth birthday. He asked, “Sir, when you look back on a full century of life, what are you most proud of?” The old man smiled and said, “Well, I don’t have an enemy in the world.” The reporter’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Romans 7:18-25, Luke 9:23, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 23:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Sweet Smell Of Victory

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

When you were born again, you were born to win. And God’s plan for you is perpetual victory.

Introduction I want to talk to you today about victory. The title of the message: “The Sweet Smell of Victory.” Let me give you some good news—some good news: When you were born again, you were born to win. And, God’s plan for you is perpetual victory. Look in chapter 2, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lighten The Load Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2001

This is the second sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon shows us how to run the Christian race faster and endure longer.

Sunday Morning August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #2 LIGHTEN THE LOAD Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: 1. Have you ever run a race? I am sure most of us have run in a race at some point in our life. If you want to see the best foot races, you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fill It Up! Refreshing...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Ever feel like you are running on empty. God designed us for our joy to be full. Come to the seasons of refreshing... There is more.

TANK UP? FILL IT UP? SEASONS OF REFRESHING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LIFE HAS A WAY OF DAMPERING, GOING STALE, DULLING, COOLING, FORGETTING, COMPROMISING... I forgot to fill up... There was car that belonged to a little lady broke down at the Smiths Grove ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

EULOGY FOR A YOUNG CHRISTIAN WOMAN - Hosted by Howie Mandel on NBC, "DEAL OR NO DEAL" is an exhilarating hit game show where contestants play and deal for a top prize of $1 million in a high-energy contest of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. 


Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III DEAL OR NO DEAL John 10:10 (NKJV) The Memorial Service Message for Clara Shameka Whatley Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. NorthPointe Church of Christ Montgomery, Alabama THE TEXT John 10:10 (NKJV) 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 25, 2006

This is week one of Forty Days of Purpose I’ve modified it with a survivor theme to run off of Survivor Cook Islands.

Sitting on the beach on an island in the middle of nowhere with 19 other people who wished you weren’t there. And all you can think is “What on Earth am I Here For?” It wasn’t that long ago that life was different, more comfortable more fun and now all you have is the island, your “Team” mates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Go! And Enter His Rest - Hebrews 4:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2025

We live in a world that is constantly restless—our culture prizes busyness, our calendars are full, and our minds are rarely still. Yet the Bible speaks of a special rest that God has prepared for His people.

Go! And Enter His Rest - Hebrews 4:9 Hebrews 4:9 – “So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God.” (NLT) Introduction: Restless in a Restless World We live in a world that is constantly restless. Think about it—our culture prizes busyness, our calendars are full, and our minds ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9, Hebrews 4:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 3:19, Psalm 95:7-8, John 3:36, Hebrews 4:10, Colossians 2:16-17, John 19:30, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training Your Mind Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Requires Risk

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2015

This sermon is the kickoff for our Evangelism Campaign. We look at compassion as being at the center of us reaching out to win others to Christ.

Faith Requires A Risk 2/9/15 1 Kings 17:7-24 John 9:35-38 The amazing thing about God is that when God wants to do something, God can use anybody to impact others for the kingdom of God. I want you to meet one such person. Here is just one person, an eleven year old who is involved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph - The Hero That Ran Away Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 9, 2006

We often think of heroes as those who run to the fight... but often heroes are those who engage in "organized retreats".

OPEN: One of my favorite stories from Revolutionary war involves the "Battle of the Cowpens". Toward the end of the Revolutionary war, the British General Cornwallis had captured Savannah, Charleston and Camden in South Carolina - and in the process he had defeated and imprisoned much of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:5-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not Your Battle

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

God fights the battles we cannot win, turning fear into faith, valleys into blessing, and surrender into miraculous victory through His power.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN LIFE SURROUNDS YOU There comes a moment in every believer’s life when the pressure is so great, the crisis so overwhelming, that even the strongest, most seasoned saint whispers under their breath, “Lord… I can’t do this.” We might not admit it in public, but we’ve all felt it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15, Exodus 14:13, Psalm 46:1, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is This Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash The The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash prizes for correctly answering successive multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty.

Regis Philbin is the host of the show, and after asking each question, he will say, “IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER?” Each day we are asked many questions, and some of these questions make life difficult for us. Illus: You decide to stop by a fast-food restaurant to get a hamburger. Now that should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Crowd With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 3, 2009

Faithful Christians follow Christ whether it is trendy or not, because we know that in the end Jesus wins... and so do we!

Title: Into the Crowd with Jesus Text: Mark 11:1-11 Thesis: Faithful Christians follow Christ whether it is trendy or not, because we know that in the end, Jesus wins! Introduction I did a quick check on Thursday to see what the top ten internet search subjects were on April 2 and this is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational