Sermons on Run Your Race:

God Doesn't Have A Drive-Thru Window.

Contributed by John Doe on Dec 29, 2016

God is not a fast food resteraunt with a drive-thru. We don't get our salvation OUR way, but rather, we take it God's way, or we just DON'T get it.

Launching Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 We often take for granted the convenience of a drive-thru at McDonalds, right up until, for whatever reason, we have to park the car and go inside the store to get our low-quality burgers and fries. At this point we begin to complain. Giving up control is difficult ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 45:9-13, 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:12, James 2:17, Exodus 17:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

God Will Provide

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 26, 2015

Abraham was born from a family of idol worshippers. At the age of seventy five God instructed him to leave his country of birth for a land that HE would identify unto him.Abraham obeyed God. God promised him that He would make him a mighty nation.

The Lord said to Abraham: “Go and get Isaac, your only son, the one you dearly love! Take him to the land of Moriah, and I will show you a mountain where you must sacrifice him to me on the fires of an altar.” When Abraham was seventy five years old, God instructed Abram to leave the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Indoor-Outdoor Spiritual Barbeque

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2015

A damning indictment against stubborn unbelief, and a shocking redefining of 'family'...

AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPIRITUAL BARBEQUE. Mark 3:20-35. Belief crowds in towards Jesus, oblivious of walls (oblivious of the roof on one occasion), in the hope of a healing touch (Mark 3:20). Unbelief stands outside, questioning Jesus’ sanity. Some well-meaning acquaintances of Jesus wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Cry At My Funeral

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018

Sermon about concentrating on others and setting aside self.

Who Will Cry At My Funeral? Ephesians 5: 15 – 20 Intro: I’m not fond of country music; but, I love some of the song titles that deal with living. I read some in a sermon by David Hill on SermonCentral titled, “How to Live Until I Die.” Here are a few: His Teeth Was Stained; But His Heart Was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful And Not Forgotten

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 9, 2018

The church in Colossae was not a remarkable church, in fact, most people would have said its best days were gone.

Colossians 1 Faithful and Not Forgotten August 12, 2018 This letter is full of epic and evocative language and is one of Paul’s shortest. Have you ever felt overlooked? Have you ever felt like you were doing the right thing, but other people seemed to get noticed? Have you ever felt like quitting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6, Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Find Peace

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 10, 2018

Steps to Find Peace With God! These are 5 simple steps that can lead the seeker to peace and the full assurance of their salvation. Peace that Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble, but is rather the confidence that He is there with you always.

Steps to Find Peace With God! These are 5 simple steps that can lead the seeker to peace and the full assurance of their salvation. Peace that Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble, but is rather the confidence that He is there with you always. I. First one needs to recognize their need for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

"Finally"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 22, 2018

Paul says quite a bit of stuff then he says, "Finally" this is important.

“Finally” Ephesians 6:10-20 1. Paul begins by urging the people the Ephesians to be Strong • Paul is saying “shape up” or “be strong” or “be Strengthened “ “Get Strong” • the text tells us how we attain this strength “in the Lord and in the strength of his power." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Was Yeshua A False Prophet

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 5, 2018

There was a post for a video by Jewish folks saying Jesus/Yeshua was a false prophet because He led people away from the true God. Here is my response. I suspect they will delete it from their link.

For your consideration. Isa 48:16 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me. Isa 48:17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-17, Deuteronomy 6:4, Judges 20:8

Denomination: Baptist

Without Natural Affection

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2018

Things are tough out there. The ones in the most danger are the pre-born and the old. Why?

Isaiah 49:15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. In the day God spoke this it would be unnatural for a mother not have compassion or her child or not feed it. Indeed, women begged for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Romans 1:31, 2 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Home Building

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 10, 2018

Except the Lord Builds the House, the Laborers Labor in Vain

1) A house must be built by someone - Many people claim to be builders, few are craftsman. God makes it very clear that for our homes there is Only one true craftsman "the Lord”. Try as we might (and we do) our labor is in vain unless we make the Lord our general contractor. He provides the plans. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message Or Their Own Pride?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 23, 2018

Pride smothers ministrry

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 9:30-37 September 23, 2018 The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message or Their Own Pride? Jesus has been trying to be alone with His disciples throughout a long journey. It seems that He could never be alone with them long enough to teach and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Received God's Love? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 22, 2019

Many of us go through life looking for approval or a sense of belonging; not realizing the fact that this amazing love God has for us is not only unfathomable but it is given to us freely and unconditionally.

I used to wonder why some people had a terrible time making decent choices while others had a smooth sailing kind of life... no storms... not even a tiny ripple. And the reason I kept questioning it is that I was the one who continued to find the most unusual obstacles a human being could possibly ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:37, Genesis 1:27

The Sacred Ministry Of Music And Song

Contributed by Michael E. Bartee Sr. on Oct 8, 2018

The God ordained purpose for music and song is to usher in His presence.

Is your Worship experience in church entertaining, or edifying? To be edified means that we are made stronger spiritually, encouraged in the Lord, and inspired to live closer to Him. To be entertained means that we are mere spectators enjoying the sounds, light shows, fog, and performances, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Absolutes For The Coming Year

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Nov 19, 2018

Boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is true with these 10 Absolutes for the Coming Year.

With so much upheaval in the country (and world) there is a tendency for believers to be shaken in their faith. I want to boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is TRUE! Here are 10 Absolutes for the Coming Year. 2 Timothy 3:14-15 "But as for you, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#5] A HEALTHY CHURCH… Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: What is the purpose of the local church? What does a healthy Church look like? Acts 2:42-47 A healthy Church is devoted… 1. To the teaching of the Word. Regardless of the situation or circumstances that you are in, you need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist