Sermons on Run Your Race:

Worship Wars

Contributed by Skip Alexander on May 9, 2008

the biblical elements of worship and not worship style is most important.

Worship Wars Matthew 17:1-13 I. Introduction story from Max Lucado: II. The Mount of Transfiguration was an authentic worship experience that include most of the biblical elements of worship. As we begin a time of evaluation of our six month worship format it is best that we consider what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Not Fit To Love

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 11, 2008

God loved us when we were unloveable.

NOT FIT TO LOVE 8/10/08 Romans 5:6-11 S__L__R__ Two little brothers had finished supper and were playing. One hit the other and soon hot tears and hard words followed. They were still being exchanged when Mom put them in bed and led them in saying their prayers. Now I lay me down to sleep, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Offering

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 19, 2011

allows us to see the order of the offering so we can see how serious sin is.

Sin offering Sin is refusing to enter in to the will or image of God. high priest (Lev4:3) If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering. he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity And Purpose In The Church

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011

A short message for any time of the year (but would be useful as a new year message) that draws the attention of believers to their responsibility to demonstrate the message of Christ in their local church.

Unity and Purpose. I feel drawn this morning to give a short message on Unity and Purpose in the Church of Jesus Christ. When thinking about this topic it prompted me to think about the word “Unity” and ask myself what it means. The dictionary defines unity as Concord; harmony; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

The Concept And Truth Of Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 24, 2011

A message that looks at the meaning of Salvation and the importance of knowing Jesus personally.

The Concept and Truth of Salvation Salvation is fundamental to everything in the Christian way of life and function of the church. A Vital question is do we understand what salvation is and is not? Salvation is not a way of life, A regular attendance at church, A standard of living to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

Arrest Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

This is a Maundy Thursday Sermon, part of a series calls Words of Lent and deals with the arrest!

When we think of a big arrest today, what do we think of?... “Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you?” (Theme from “Cops”) We think of S.W.A.T. Teams and people fleeing the scene in high speed chases. We think of cops breaking in doors and storm troopers rappelling in through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Seven Works The Holy Spirit Will Do In Our Lives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 25, 2007

In this outline sermon I am listing seven ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily Christian walk. Many times we look to our own abilities when we need to understand that God has given us a helper in our walk with Him. He gave of Himself in t

SEVEN WORKS THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL DO IN OUR LIVES! ROMANS 8:1-14 In this outline sermon I am listing seven ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily Christian walk. Many times we look to our own abilities when we need to understand that God has given us a helper in our walk with Him. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

The Laodicean Church Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007

The Laodicean Church

Thursday, April 13, 2000 The Laodicea Church Rev 3: 14-22 Re 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. :16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Let’s notice first of all Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life And Death Of A King Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2007

Instead of ruling from a throne, Christ the King reigns from the cross. In doing so he invites our allegance with the power of his love.

Luke 23:33-43 “The Life and Death of a King” INTRODUCTION For the most part, we have a very jaded view of kings and royalty. They have, in a way, outlived their usefulness. We now use them for entertainment purposes. We read about their less-than-kingly exploits in the tabloids, and they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Scarlet Risk

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 8, 2007

God’s love is a risky business

The Scarlet Risk Joshua 2:1-24 You have probably heard of the expression: "You could go out on a limb." To put yourself in a risky position in order to help another person is to go "out on a limb" for them. Example: "You know I’m always here to help you and would go out on a limb if you asked me ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

That's My Boy

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2007

Christmas message featuring famous fathers and their love of wayward sons.

Dakota Community Church December 9, 2007 That’s My Boy Well it is that time of year again, the Christmas season is upon us already and I find myself scrambling to get ready – too late as usual! What to preach about during the season is always a challenge, not that it is hard to come up with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Mennonite

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When churches forget who they are and what is their purpose they quickly sink into a sea a of insignificance with no effectiveness and no power.

Series: Being the Body WHAT IS THE CHURCH? Matthew 16:13 18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I have discovered through the years that one of the most important aspects, if not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith To Overcome Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

Faith if God’s power and promises is a living faith the strengthens one to overcome the trials of life.

FAITH TO OVERCOME Heb 11:29-40 Observations On the Obstacles of the Faith 1) EVERY BELIEVER’S HOPE IS GROUNDED IN THE PROMISES OF GOD (John 10:10) The thief cometh not but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, I am come that they may have life and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Precious Blood

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

The importance of the blood of Christ.

Hebrews 9:11-15 “That Precious Blood” I. A Better High Priest (11a) • “Good things to come,” could also be said good things that have come. • The “good things” are the promises of God, and Jesus is the high priest that fulfilled these promises: o The promise of Genesis 3:15, “I will put enmity ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

That Great Getting Up Day!!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2013

People who are so overcome with this hopelessness of that the grave is the end, that the grave is so final! But for us Christians, we can have a absolute confidence and peace in our present circumstances and future circumstances. O death, where is t

1 Thess. 4:13-18 Verse 13-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. My brother, making a scene, trying to climb on to the casket, having to be physically carried out of the funeral home. People who are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist