Sermons on Run With Perseverance:

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009

There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Perseverance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2023

Does Jesus imply anything about “once saved always saved” or is assurance conditional?

The Holy Spirit was not asleep on the job for 1500 years before Protestant theology came along. Traditional theology contributes great biblical wisdom about our eternal security. God’s Part Does Jesus imply anything about “once saved always saved” or is assurance conditional upon listening to and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Run The Race When We Can’t Run?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2012

This talk was from early December 2012 as feedback from my Sabbatical. The question in my mind was, "How do we run the race when we can’t run?" I spent time talking to and reading books by people with various impairments. This is some of what I learned.

For the purposes of this morning I’m going to assume that none of you knows about the illness that left me almost bed ridden for 7 months back in 2008. I’ve only met some of you recently and so that seems to be the best way to proceed. When I visited Kenya recently I said, “I have 1 wife and 3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Paving The Way For Perseverance Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Making a difference in the world around us requires staying power!

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Five—Paving the Way for Perseverance Hebrews 12:1-3 Sunday, August 19, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read 12:1-3 Key verse: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 A young fellow wanted to be a star journalist but lived ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Running For What Lasts

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 1, 2026

This morning we look at how St. Paul calls us to run the race with eternal purpose, drawing lessons from the Ancient games of Corinth.

Running for What Lasts GOOD MORNING. We have a great Gospel lesson this morning. But I spent a whole hour on very recently at our Wednesday Night Bible Study. However, there are two things I want to grab from it before we jump to our Epistle lesson this morning. First, the parable’s main point is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Keep Running

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Mar 24, 2011

A Practical message on how to keep running this race-we call christianity

KEEP RUNNING ………. Text. Gal 5: 7 You were (past tense) running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? Intro: How do we keep running for Jesus? Keep in mind we are not in a 50yrd dash or a sprint.. in it for the long haul I’ve seen many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing To Run Series

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011

A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run Well Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019

When we run the race our calling is to be jars of clay. The Christian race is not run to bring attention to ourselves, but to put all the attention onto the treasure which is within us. When we run like this then we are running well.

Message 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Run Well We are continuing our series on “Running the Race”. Today our focus will be on the question of “Running Well”. As we think about this question I want to bring your mind back to 1983. It was the year an ultra-marathon took place in Australia. A running race ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

You and I are in a relay race and maybe even running the final lap - Run as to win!

Run the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Cross Country and Spiritual Formation

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is both ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10

Topics: Being Formed By God

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Michael Treston on Dec 22, 2000

Using computer games to show how God wants to act in our lives -command and conquer

Perseverance. My generation made this a dirty word - we were labelled as a generation of slackers Jesus didn’t give up- when he was being beaten, nailed, he could have shouted out enough but he didn’t The disciples gave up - they were scarred and feared for their lives but Jesus didn’t give up ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2007

HOLDIN ON FOR JESUS

PERSEVERANCE INTRO: HOLD ON!!!!!!!!!!!! 1: DETERMINATION A) THE ACT OF DECIDING DEFINITELY AND FIRMLY B) AN ACT C) SOMETHING THAT TAKES US DOING SOMETHING D) THE ACT, ACTION IS REQUIRED PHYSICAL OR MENTAL SOMETIMES BOTH POINT: THIS IS THE FIRST WORD USED IN THE MEANING OF PERSEVERANCE A ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Other

Perseverance

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2013

The sermon touches on the journey of the maji that journeyed from so far to see the King of Israel, they had to have perseverance that give them strength to begin, power to be persistant, pressure to pursue, and push to finish the journey.

Matthew 2:1-12 1. What is Perseverance? A. Perseverance is having a Beginning • Plato said, "The beginning is the most important part of the work" • Magi had to say today we begin our journey I say today I begin a new Journey • Vs 1. MagiA from the east came to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013

Perseverance is needed in one’s walk of faith.

Galatians 6:7-16 "Perseverance" INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult times, for parents, is when they need to give their children the ability to make decisions on their own and experience the consequences of their decisions. There are a lot of prayers that go up at this time. Parents can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran