Sermons on Running A Race:

"Do We See God's Kingdom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2005

Christ gives us a glimpse of the kingdom of God through the Beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12 “Do We See God’s Kingdom?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel lesson for this morning is frequently referred to as the Beatitudes, and they are all promises of the kingdom of God. Because to be in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Disciplines Of The Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008

Two disciplines of the faith. 1. Tithing 2. Water Baptism

DISCIPLINES OF THE FAITH 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 ACTS 8:26-38 DISCLAIMER: THIS SERMON WAS GLEANED FROM SERMON CENTRAL AND PRIVATE STUDY INTRO- ***THIS MORNING I WANT TO RETURN TO THE THEME OF DISCIPLESHIP. WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Stoneface

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 25, 2013

Jesus sets His face like flint to go to Jerusalem to die for us. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Stoneface John 12:1a http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/stoneface.html We're halfway through John's Gospel, but in the narrative, we are actually at the end of Jesus' public ministry, and everything we read from this point forward describe the events of just about the last week before the cross. All ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Activity Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2010

OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING INTO THE WORLD OF GOD FOR INSIGHTS REGARDING THE DOCTRINE OF STEWARDSHIP. DURING THAT TIME, WE HAVE SEEN WHAT THE SCRIPTURE SAYS ABOUT OUR GRATITUDE FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING A STEWARD, WHAT THE LEVEL OF

THE ACTIVITY OF STEWARDSHIP Hebrews 6:9-12 (NIV) 9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident of better things in your case--things that accompany salvation. 10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015

We discover that the best way to know who we are comes from the God who created us.

Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Identity in Christ Introduction- We continue our series Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. This morning we will be looking at Who we are in Christ Jesus, and what we ought to be doing as children of God. Last week, we looked at God’s Word. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Nazarene

Get Active!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2015

There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ.

Get Active Hebrews 10:23-32 There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ. Paul in writing to Titus (Titus 1:16) speaks of a group of professing Christians and says, "They profess to know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Successful Christian Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Nov 26, 2011

Matthew 7:24 says 'Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock'. In this series we will go through those teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and see how to be that wise bu

Have you ever watched a cooking program or some kind of kids craft TV? Nicky loves to watch cbeebies, and in particular Mister Maker. And I won't lie to you, I enjoy watching it too! This is Mister Maker and what he usually does it take your ordinary things like cereal boxes, or egg boxes or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Tough And Difficult

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2020

Lazarus chose to believe in God and trust his life to Him. Many complain about their injustice, their poverty and sickness, yet never turn to God. Life is tough and a difficult assignment, but we can fulfill our destiny.

Subject: Life is Tough, a difficult Assignment Text: Luke 16:20-22 “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-22, Job 14:1, Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2021

What is faith and how does one live by faith?

About 17 years ago I shared a message to a group of Filipino-American Christians who prayed and had a vision of starting a new church! God answered their prayers and Fil-Am Bible Church which became All Nations Bible Church became a reality! Although today is the last Public Worship Service for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Keep From Falling

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 6, 2021

Once a person receives Christ as Savior, he must begin, then continue, in the Christian life

How to Keep from Falling Psalms 56:13 (KJV) For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? A. Once a person receives Christ as Savior, he must begin, then continue, in the Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:13, Colossians 2:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Romans 5:10, Psalm 37:23-24, 2 Corinthians 11:4, Ephesians 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Of The Righteous!

Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016

This is the prayer of David after he was overwhelmed by the Philistines at Gath.

The Prayer of the Righteous! (Psalm 56) This psalm was written by David when the Philistines overwhelmed him in Gath. Verses 1-7 indicate that David was overwhelmed! His enemies were many. They oppressed him every day to the point that he felt like they would swallow him up! (Sound familiar?) He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Not Good Works So That No One Can Boast

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 28, 2016

To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by grace? Yes. all by grace and none of works. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 2:9 (Amplified Bible) Not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

“Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christianity's Best Kept Secret Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus Christ our Savior set us free from the penalty of sin. Jesus Christ our Lord set us free to minister in HIs Name, but without selfish ambition of gaining position, prestige or power in God's kingdom.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-42

14 Reasons God Is So Good.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2025

Let us study how good our God is. God delivers on his word and promise. Understanding?

14 REASONS GOD IS SO GOOD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I read where the famous runner, USAIN BOLT, said: “ I TRAINED 4 YEARS TO RUN A RACE THAT LASTED 9 SECONDS. SEEMS PEOPLE GIVE UP WHEN THEY DON’T SEE RESULTS IN 2 MONTHS?” LET ME TELL YOU A STORY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 4:19, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God