Sermons on Running A Race:

God's Plan For Our Purity

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 12, 2013

1. Respect God's standards for purity (Matt 5:27-32). 2. Run to the cross of Christ (Rom 6:23). 3. Repent from sexual sin (Luke 15:17-20). 4. Run away from sexual sin (2 Tim 2:22). 5. Renew your mind with Godly things (Rom 12:1-2).

God's Plan for Our Purity Matthew 5:27-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2013 BACKGROUND: *We have been going through a verse by verse study of Matthew, and our Scripture tonight covers two of the most sensitive subjects in God's Word: adultery and divorce. That being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul, like his Lord, used the examples of the world to teach Christians. He is saying that they need to stop and consider what your favorite runner goes through in terms of self-denial in order to win a perishable crown.

You don’t have to be an expert on racing to know that you don’t get a prize just for signing up, but many feel that is all that is needed to be a winner in the Christian life. They think that you do not have to budge from the starting line as long as your name is on the list of contestants. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Back To The Word

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

What we as Christians need to do is get Back to the Word and live by the example that it gives us.

Back To The Word Hebrews 2:1-4 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. {let...: Gr. run out as leaking vessels} 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why People Aren't Christians? Pt 1

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 7, 2002

This sermon begins to explain why people do not turn to Christianty.

Why People Aren’t Christians? Part 1 Matthew 19:16-22 “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

You reap what you sow.

The Law of the Harvest Gal. 6:7-9 Intro: The Power of One Decision Quote: A lifetime of good decision can be destroyed by one poor decision. Idea: We all know this to be true… Idea: Law of Gravity – if you try to defy it, it will hurt you – the Law of the Harvest (Sowing & Reaping) is just as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Being God's People In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

6th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on how we should live in the last days, Honoring Spiritual Authority, Accountability, Spirituality, etc.

Being God’s People in the Last days Text 1 Thes 5:12-22 In the last passage we read the message was the Lord’s return, and our need to be ready for it. In that passage we are reminded specifically of the fact that Christ died so we could have eternal life. In that context now we see that as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion And The Believer In Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

This sermon deals with our personal preparation for communion

COMMUNION AND THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST 1 Cor. 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Coming Exodus: As Told By Moses And Elijah

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 27, 2014

What is the Kingdom of God going to be like?

Jesus’ Coming Exodus as Told by Moses and Elijah Luke 9:28-36 Introduction The Transfiguration account occurs in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and here in Luke. In each of these gospels it comes at the end of a sequence of events starting with the feeding of the 5,000, then the trip to Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Mark 9:2-9, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Good Are You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2011

Sometimes we feel like God has to completely change us in order to use us. Paul shows us that God takes the background, weaknesses, and even difficulties and uses them for His kingdom, if we let Him.

Who are you as a person? Who are you as a Christian? Do those two questions get two different responses from you? I think often times we think that when we come to Christ, Jesus basically considers us to be a blank slate that needs to be redrawn into the character of Jesus and that everything about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is Merciful

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 16, 2019

“And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast saying ‘God be merciful to me a sinner’” Luke 18:13.

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “God is merciful”. Mercy is at the heart of the Christian faith and God is not just merciful, He is rich in mercy. Mercy is an aspect of God’s nature that spares us the punishment we justly deserve. God’s mercy is unchanging and eternal. Cain killed ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul’s Final Encouragement To Ephesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2024

These are the final instructions given to a church whose name means “desirable”. Would our church today be willing to be this bold, this committed, this faithful to the calling that God has placed on each of us?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 31 Paul’s final encouragement to Ephesus Acts 20:7-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we had several challenges to consider when it comes to being faithful -- Ref: Christian life APP: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-38, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Acts 9:15, Ezekiel 33:6, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Been Conformed

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 27, 2021

The body of Christ is to be conformed to the image of Christ

God loves us so much and his desire is for us to be conformed to the image of his Son Jesus Christ. The love that he as for his Son is beyond comparison and we are loved by God the same way that he loves his Son - John 15:9. We were created in the image of God - Genesis 1: 26 - 27. In the process ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who intimately knows our weakness, yet He is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters.

Introduction The epistle to the Hebrews is about Christ in His glory. It reveals “The Superiority of Christ.” As we look at Hebrews we see key insights about Jesus and His life on earth. We see a number of theological conclusions from the Old Testament concerning the awesome greatness of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting In Kingdom Ministry

Contributed by James Snyder on May 10, 2016

Ministry is seeing an issue in the kingdom that needs to be addressed and driving us to our knees.

Nothing is more beautiful to watch than thorough breds galloping around the track. This is the horse capital of the world and most of the thoroughbred champions were bred and raised here in Ocala. The amazing thing is to see those four legs working in complete harmony with one another in racing ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Understanding Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2007

A message in an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

“Understanding Freedom in Christ” Galatians 2:1-10 In our text Paul is continuing to craft his argument to call the Galatians back to the freedom of the Gospel. As we saw in the very first message Paul was greatly alarmed at how easily the Galatians had allowed themselves to be led back into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ