Sermons on Run To Win The Prize:

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

This is a message about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within, and winning the battle over temptation.

This morning we are going to be talking about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within – today we want to talk about winning the battle over temptation. A mother told her son that he was not allowed to go swimming that day. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distinct And All

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 26, 2003

This message looks at obeying Scripture by being both separate from the world and yet being all things to all men in order to win some.

DISTINCT AND ALL “Using The World To Our Advantage” Acts 17:21, 1 Thess. 5:21 Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) 1 Thes. 5:21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Acts 17:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 3, 2013

All struggle with an inner war between the Spirit and the Flesh. We loose our-self and win with Jesus within. Jesus completes us all.

Quotes: “The best fighter is never angry.” ― Lao Tzu “Peace comes from within.” ― Gautama Buddha “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “Pleasure is always derived from something outside you, whereas joy arises from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did Jesus Say To Patrick? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did!

Sermon: What did Jesus say to St. Patrick (Maewyn Succat) A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did! Most of what we know about St Patrick comes from 2 of his writings: The Confession ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Comparison Trap" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 15, 2017

All of us do it. We compare ourselves to others and by doing so we expose ourselves to one of two things----pride or low self esteem. neither is healthy. Paul teaches us in this passage to keep our eyes on the prize not on other people.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jonah Run From God, And Choose Death Over Life? (Jonah 1:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 25, 2022

A reading of Jonah, that lets the book tell the story at its own pace.

Part of being a pastor or teacher in any church, is having this desire deep inside of you to teach through the book of Jonah. You can't help yourself. It preaches too well; it's too good of a story to ignore. Plus, every pastor knows the OT is hard and scary, but they also know they are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

"How To Love Your Husband (And Be Submissive) And Not Lose Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 10, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate Christian Wives to WILLINGLY PLACE THEMSELVES under their husbands’ leadership in order to win them for Jesus Christ.

10 February 2006 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea @ The PWOC Gathering at The Evergreen Community Club BIG IDEA: Christian Wives Share The Love of Christ To Their Husbands Through Their Ministry of Submissiveness. REFERENCES: Philippians 2:5 KJV - (Let this ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Difference Makers Never Quit Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2009

If we are to win this world for Christ, we have to become difference makers. Gleaned from "Facing the Giants" and several sermons at this site.

Difference Makers Never Quit Sometimes it hard for us not to be discouraged when it comes to items like evangelism. We don’t see results for all of our efforts, and we begin to wonder if we are making a difference. In the movie “Facing the Giants” young David Childers asks his father “Why did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Randy Dickson on Jul 27, 2008

To live above sin we must hide the word of God in our heart. He who controlls the heart wins the battle.

Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Introduction We are certainly at war. A spiritual war. The biggest part of this war is fought in our own hearts. The Psalmist knew that he who controls the heart wins. Who or what is in control of your heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Holiness

The Everyday Commision

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 29, 2006

Christ came to win, build and equip his followers and today He calls us to fulfill our mission by doing the same.

LBC Sermon-4/23/06-The Everyday Commission Key Idea: Christ came to win, build and equip his followers and today He calls us to fulfill our mission by doing the same. Intro. Last week the message of the Cross-Love of God & the Hope of the Resurrection– more than just this life-hope for a better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Thankful

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 13, 2016

This is a message on being thankful for what God has done in our church in the past 3 years, but a challenge to win the lost for Christ.

DON’T SHIPWRECK YOUR FAITH 1 Timothy 1:18-20; Dorn Ridge May 05, 2013 Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/fvHc15 INTRODUCTION: 1.) I have titled this morning’s message: “Don’t Ship-wreck your faith.” 2.) Paul was writing to a young minister some advice for ministering to the Church at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:30-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wages Of Sin Is 'aaaughh!' Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Sin always pays its wages — and the result is death. We all run somewhere when confronted with our guilt — but where we run makes all the difference. Temporary fixes and “spiritual tourniquets” cannot save us; only Jesus can bring true healing and freedom.

### **Introduction – “AAAUGHH!”** Video Ill.: Goulash — The Skit Guys It has been a few weeks since we started our series The Gospel According to Peanuts, so let us take a moment to remind ourselves where we have been and why we are here. This series is all about taking the timeless truths of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 7:24-25, John 15:5, Deuteronomy 30:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road Through Samaria: The Unusual Road Of Navigation

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 17, 2017

Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual one. The Road through Samaria, the unusual way

THE ROAD THROUGH SAMARIA: THE UNUSUAL ROAD OF NAVIGATION JOHN 4:1-42 Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual way. He had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Beneficial Suffering And Affliction

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2018

No form of suffering that the children of God go through here on earth is wasteful or useless. Our sufferings always produce supernatural results where many many many souls are won into the Kingdom

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JOURNEY OF BENEFICIAL SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION. Acts 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic