Sermons on Run Well:

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 8, 2015

God’s the infinite Ruler of all; He is “running the show.” Nothing can prevent His predetermined plan. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Those who see God’s hand in everything can best leave everything in God’s hand.

It’s been said, “How do you make God laugh? Tell Him your plans” (G.K. Chesterton). Our plans aren’t always in line with God’s. We may try to fight God’s will, but someone pointed out, “Your arms are too short to box with God” (J. W. Johnson). The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Now Is The Time!

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life?

Intro: Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life? There is a passage of scripture that I believe can help us as we look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: *other

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 17, 2003

Today, we’ll look at how we can learn to hold our tongues and how we can use them effectively. Lack of communication and faulty communication has been the cause of broken family relationships.

After last week’s message on meeting a spouse’s needs, someone left a note on the on the floor at the door to my office. It’s from “Desperate Husband.” Dear Rick, I need your advice. I tried practicing what you taught in last week’s sermon. I took your idea of small gifts and gave it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, 1 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 1:1-8 - Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018

In Mark 1:1-8 Mark declares that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. He goes on to show that Jesus fulfills OT prophecies and that John the Baptist is himself a fulfillment of prophecies who proclaims Jesus Deity as well.

Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. The Gospel of Mark is fast paced. It is the shortest of the four Gospels filled with miracles and action to show the power of Jesus the Messiah. The Gospel of Mark emphasizes the super-human power of Jesus. Mark presents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, John 1:1-3, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is In Control

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 8, 2003

During that time, I discovered that when a person is able to face terrifying obstacles with the assurance that God is truly in control, an awesome sense of power, strength, assurance, and confidence begins to well up inside your heart.

God is in Control Psalm 103:19-22 I remember a particular time in my life when I was struggling a bit with discouragement, doubt, fear, and loneliness. I spent many evenings having long conversations with a close friend, to whom I poured out my heart for hours. Many times during these talks, my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:19-22

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Identification Of Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2019

As Jesus talked with the woman at the well, He revealed much regarding worship. Through their conversation we discover there are two distinct types of worship - Religious worship and Righteous worship. All worship will fall into one of these categories.

The Identification of Worship John 4: 19-24 This is a portion of a very familiar passage of Scripture. I’m sure that most of us have heard the account of the woman at the well many times. She was a woman who was shunned and rejected by those who knew her. She was an outcast of society due to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Narnia Christmas Series

Contributed by Jonathan Dove on Jan 4, 2006

This was a special service where the auditorium was decorated as Narnia and people in costume (including me as the professor). We had a costume competition for kids as well. The sermon dialogues a little with children and adults and integrates various les

11th December 05 ABC A Narnia Christmas Welcome (earlier in service) Welcome to the world of Narnia. We continue a Celebrate Christmas series, something a little bit different from our normal services. Jesus often sat down on the side of a hill or in the city. Parents would sometimes bring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Should We Be Good? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010

Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

"a Heavenly Party:" The Parable Of Lost Things

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 6, 2023

In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we’ll be looking at what causes heaven to have a party, and the heavenly party God’s got planned along with His guest list in the parable that Jesus taught on lost things.

Parables to Live By A Heavenly Party: “The Parable of Lost Things” Luke 15 You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI54z3N0B2g&t=1s How many of you have lost something that was precious or important to you? For myself, this seems to be the norm. I’ve lost just about everything, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Your Heart’s Road Is More Important Than The Henday

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2011

Your Heart’s Road Is More Important than the Henday (a highway located in Edmonton, AB) 1) It cost more to build. 2) It leads to a better destination. 3) Keep it well maintained!

Motorists travelling around Edmonton now have access to 21 more kilometres of free-flowing road thanks to the recent completion of the northwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive. Construction began three years ago and cost $1.42 billion. That’s over $67.6 million per kilometer, $67,600 per meter, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessed & The Perverted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2012

The righteous are blessed for they receive & obey God’s Word & therefore walk in safety & will be well remembered. The wicked bring about strife, hurt, & harm. Since they sought the downfall of others their remembrance & work will be cast down

PROVERBS 10: 6-10 THE BLESSED AND THE PERVERTED [or the Blesser and the Perverter] Here we have two characters -the wicked and the just- contrasted. They represent the two great classes of mankind. From their opposite characters, there springs an opposite way of living which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Fight

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 25, 2025

Life on earth is temporary. What we do with the time we have here will depend on where we spend eternity. Paul is pouring out his innermost feelings and advice on how to finish the race well. It is a fight, but a good one.

Death bed narratives are when people share their innermost feelings at the most vulnerable time of their lives. It is their last words and can be secrets they have held on to for their entire lives or it can be valuable advice or instruction to those whom they love so very much. I am suggesting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Let The Lord Build Your House

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 9, 2004

Well, today is the first day of the new year and if you follow the simple advise I will give you -- 1995 will be better -- AND MY ADVISE IS SIMPLY THIS, LET THE LORD BUILD YOUR HOUSE IN 95.

"LET THE LORD BUILD YOUR HOUSE" INTRODUCTION As he surveyed the damage, Bill could not believe it. It was all ruined, everything. All that he had worked so hard for these many years. Everything was now laying in a huge pile on the ground... In just one instant -- it was all gone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In A Twinkling Of An Eye - Don't Miss The Signs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 8, 2024

I truly believe that as people of God, Christians, those that are expecting the Blessed Hope the Rapture must pay close attention to the potentially prophetic significance of the signs in the Heavens as well as the distress of nations upon the earth.

“In the Twinkling of an Eye Don’t miss the Signs” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: - SCRIPTURES: - Luke 21:25-28, Genesis 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Jeremiah 10:2 Joel 2:30-31. OPENING: - This past Resurrection Sunday which is also known as Easter landed on March 31 this year which was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14, Luke 21:25-28, Psalm 19:1-2, Jeremiah 10:2, Joel 2:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic