Sermons on Run:

Wings Like Eagles Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023

Isaiah gives us reasons to hope when our hope tank is running low

Wings Like Eagles Isaiah 40:28-31 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 02-12-2023 On E There are two types of people in the world. Those that fill up their gas tanks when it hits half full (like Maxine) and those who drive until the low fuel light comes on (like me). Maxine has never run out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 40 - My Skin, Your Skin Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 6, 2020

Racial tensions are running high in America. What are we supposed to do about it?

You can listen to the audio of the sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5771518 God’s Plan for Racial Reconciliation • Jump right in. Difficult topic in the best of circumstances even more so with the racial unrest so prevalent in our society. • It’s not only a national/international ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:22-23, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Race Toward Godliness

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 2, 2023

Someone said that running in the morning ensured that nothing worse can happen to you in that day.

Race Toward Godliness 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Introduction Someone said that running in the morning ensured that nothing worse can happen to you in that day. Other people are bigger fans. “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever put my body through, but for me, running is a mental game. I’ve learned that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Always be ready for problems and danger. Don’t run ahead of God’s leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Refuge Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 7, 2025

When we run to God for refuge, we will find confidence and contentment now and forevermore.

Finding Refuge Psalm 16 Rev. Brian Bill July 5-6, 2025 I delight when biblical references are made in culture, as long as they’re quoted correctly and reverently. This is especially evident during the Christmas season when gospel-centric Christmas carols saturate the shopping experience. Here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Marathon In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 24, 2025

A Marathon is defined as a long-distance running contest, typically one of 42,195 km.

Brian Moynihan, an American businessman once remarked: “This is a marathon in life. You can't be sprinting all the time or else you wear yourself out. You have to make sure you're taking care of yourself, keeping yourself grounded and not letting every little thing get you worked up.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11, Romans 5:3-4, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 24:13

How To Discipline Yourself For The Purpose Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Percentage of American’s who own running shoes but don’t run: 87% Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness for it is profitable for all things, not only in this life but also in the life to come. (I Tim 4:7,8)

How to Discipline Yourself for Godliness (I Tim 4:7,8) The Lord gives wisdom, love and eternal life that transcends human understanding (Prov. 3:5,6) The closer we are to the Shepherd the farther away is the wolf. Many people are willing to discipline themselves to be more beautiful, to get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Home

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Today, our world is facing a terrible disaster and too many Christians are running in the wrong direction. I believe that it is time to become "spiritual first res-ponders" and start running toward the disaster. Thanks to Pastor Ben Gutierre

“GO HOME” Mark 7: 4 When we see disasters, on the news, we most often remember the masses of people running FROM the disaster. But we also notice those who are running toward the trouble. We see the first res-ponders who rush in or people rushing home to do what they can to save their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Worthy Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 4, 2018

If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Are you running? If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Did you know that? And Are you running the race well?

It’s a worthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 Story of someone who was running for their or someone’s life… Hebrews 12:1-3 Are you a runner? I ran track and cross country in high school. When I got out of college and moved to Houston to work for Shell, I began to run to maintain my health and weight. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Your Soul Craves Something Bigger Than This World - Psalm 4:4-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 6, 2025

If God is our refuge, what are we told to fear him? Why fear a refuge? Is God safe or dangerous? He is safe when you are running to Him and He is dangerous when you are running away from Him.

Psalm 4:1-8 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God (lit God of my righteousness). Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:4-5

Practical Faith - "running God’s Race" Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 26, 2020

Today's sermon is part of our "Practical Faith" series and looks at how we are to run God's race, or better, how to live this life of faith God has called us to take.

Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you felt like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out? Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Nov 30, 2000

Sermon dealing with our feelings of hopelessness and depression

Eden Wesleyan Church PREACHING THROUGH JOHN WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE WINE RUNS OUT? John 2:1-11 The first miracle of our Lord took place in a town called, Cana of Galilee. The event was a wedding. Cana was a inconspicuous little town that lay outside of Nazareth. Cana had no social prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts Are God's Desire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2002

Encourages the Christian to live a life that allows God’s blessing to flow continuosly in their life

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts are God’s Desire Psalm 23:5,John 10:10, Luke 24:32 Psalm 23:5b…….My cup runneth over John 10:10 the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

The Runaway Lad And The Waiting Dad - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2005

The pharisees and the teachers of the law had a warped view of God... and many today have the same problem. What did Jesus mean to teach about the Father in this parable?

OPEN: (It is best to memorize the following illustration to allow for optimum delivery) “Feeling footloose and frisky, a featherbrained fellow forced his fond father to fork over the farthings and flew far to foreign fields and frittered his fortune, feasting fabulously with faithless friends. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Run But You Just Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 24, 2008

A series of message of from the book of Jonah

YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU JUST CAN’T HIDE Jonah 1:4-5 1. The book of Jonah begins with Jonah’s receiving God’s call to “go and serve.” This is a common call from God. 2. God takes His call to His children very seriously and expects His children to respond affirmatively to His call. 3. To recognize ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist