Sermons on Run To Win The Prize:

Pressing On

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jan 7, 2008

As we look back over the passed year and our failures, we can do better in the current one by Pressing On!

Introduction: Some years ago, Isaac Stern, the famous violinist, was performing at Lincoln Center in New York. He was playing Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No 3 in G.” Zubin Mehta was directing the New York Symphony. Everything was going beautifully, until suddenly Isaac Stern, this musical genius, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Goal Line Stands

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007

if we’re going to find fulfillment, peace, or satisfaction, it’s by aligning ourselves with God’s purposes and living intentionally that way.

Goal Line Stands Philippians 3:10-16 October 7, 2007 I believe the apostle Paul would have been one of the biggest fans of ESPN if it was around in the days of the early church. There are a number of scriptures in which he uses sports analogies, and this is one of them. As I read this passage I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Money Can't Buy Happiness Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 10, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

Money Can’t Buy Happiness! Squid Game Part 1 James 5:1-6 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org Today, we are starting a new message series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vision

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 26, 2018

A sermon that encourages every perrson to discover their God given vision for their lives

.”"Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. "-Proverbs 29:18. I have often felt that we do much better as Christians if we have vision. MArtin Luther King once said I have a dream - it simply changed a nation. Vision genuine vision will attract ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 19, 2007

What to watch out for if we are to continue to rejoice in the Lord

Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Title: Rejoice in the Lord. Introduction “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same thing to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.” (v1) Point to ponder: What is to be the believers safeguard in good times and bad? To always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing The Day

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

There is hope in Seeking God in the Present as we look ahead to the future.

What expectations do you have for this new year which just began? · Perhaps that’s not a question you’ve thought too much about… but every one of us has formed a sense of expectations for life…even if not specific, our souls have a general sense of what we expect in life as we enter a new year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Go And Grow

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 13, 2001

God is calling us to let go of all that is familiar and comfortable so that we can grow and mature in our walk with the Lord.

"Let Go and Grow!" Hebrews 6:1-3 Simeon woke up early and while it was still dark. He made his way to his favorite place of prayer and knelt before the King of Glory to give thanks for a new day. Simeon prayed for the peace of YHWH to surround Jerusalem and for the LORD to send His Messiah to His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemptive Relationships: Our Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2003

If we are to enjoy our relationship with God, we must realize 1. God is for us. 2. You have to want it. 3. You have to enter into it completely.

Ferdinand Magellan was the Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to sail around the world. As he approached the tip of Argentina, in the year 1520, he came to the region he named Tierra del Fuego (land of fire), because there were natives on the shore tending several large fires. But as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004

The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Church Has Left The Building Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 14, 2007

It’s time to move out!

THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING II Timothy 1.8-12 S: Mission – Evangelism Th: His work, His power – in us! Pr: IT’S TIME TO MOVE OUT! ?: With what? KW: Messages Type: Propositional It’s time to move out with the message of… I. FREEDOM (9) II. FRIEND IN NEED (10) III. FAITH (11-12) PA: How is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Go Fishing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2013

The best fishermen often have expensive rods and reels and lures. But these are only tools. If those tools don’t help them catch fish, they’re worthless. What tools do we use to "catch" souls for Jesus and how does Jesus turn us into "fishers of men"?

A couple of guys named Ed and Fred had gone fishing for the very first time in their lives. They went out and bought themselves a couple of rods and reels, went down to the lake and rented a boat at the boat rental place and rowed out to a likely place and let down their anchor. They’d read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Received The Holy Ghost Since You Believed Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

Basic evangelical approach to being filled with the Spirit

Acts 19:1-7 “Have You Received the Holy Ghost Since You Believed? 23/5/04S&C Paul had encountered a dozen disciples on his journey through Ephesus, but something about them-- or perhaps it was the leading of the Spirit-- caused him to inquire. They had likely been in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer.

Is that your final answer? Thesis: When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer. Introduction: The TV show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” has become a intriguing show to watch because of the individuals and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Wore Camoflage

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon about hunting and wearing camoflage and being a Christian requires us to learn how to camoflage ourselves by being all things to all people

Hunter Sunday The Apostle Paul wore camouflage Introduction A. Welcome to hunter Sunday. After the service today we will be serving venison chili and corn bread, and outside we have a couple of great cooks who will be grilling up some venison steaks and some and even some Salmon. Out behind the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Vineyard