Sermons on Running A Race:

Gospel In A Shoebox

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2020

Some Christians put on “sneakers,” “running shoes,” “flip-flops,” and “baby-shoes” – when what we ought to be putting on is combat boots! Full of anecdotes, illustrations, and good humor.

GOSPEL IN A SHOEBOX Eph. 6:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The was a legalistic Bible college student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He wanted to be able to quote a Bible verse for everything he did. All went fine until he fell in love with a beautiful girl. 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David Spares Saul's Life A Second Time Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2023

David has already spared Saul’s life once, in a situation where he is running. Now there is a new situation, but the same life is in his hands, what will he do?

Do you ever feel in your life like you’ve been tested in this area already? I know I’ve felt that way. Lord I went through this test already. I’ve given you my problems. I’ve given you my sins. But God says, I will test you again, and your faith will be proven. David went from being a shepherd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sojournings And Homecomings

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 2, 2002

American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. But the stories of the human race are nonetheless replete with homecoming stories of people who did go home again, and in many cases, they recognized what home was reall

WORSHIP/SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. But the stories of the human race are nonetheless replete with homecoming stories of people who did go home again, and in many cases, they recognized what home was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Dead Flies

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

There are some characteristics of even those who are Christians that will cause the Spirit of God within to be ineffective.

DEAD FLIES IN THE OINTMENT By Rev. James May Ecclesiates 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor. THE DEATH OF A TREE IT STARTED AS A SEEDLING ON THE SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAINS AND ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

I believe that Abraham’s life closes well; and demonstrates for us a bit of the art of dying well which for a Christian demands living well.

"Ars Moriendi" is Latin for "the art of dying" or "the art of dying well". Specifically it refers to a common visual art practice common in the 16th century. Pictures would be carved into wood and then inked and press printed hundreds of times into books. Few of the books contained many words - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stand Tall For Jesus When The World Is Constantly Telling You, You S

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 26, 2003

Be sure of who you are in Christ

HOW TO STAND TALL FOR JESUS WHEN THE WORLD IS CONSTANTLY TELLING YOU, YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN. 1. BE DEFINITELY SURE YOU ARE STANDING. A. Pursue Righteousness, follow after what is right and good, live a righteous life, what God approves of. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Get Off The Boat Stop Sinking And Start Rising

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011

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Get Off the Boat Stop Sinking and Start Rising Text: Matthew 14; 27-33 Key Scripture Matthew 14; 29 29} He said; “Come” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Successful Christian

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 2, 2009

What does Jesus want from us anyway? Just what is a "successful Christian"? Are you one?

Jas 1:2-4 - 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) I. Introduction My last sermon I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Longing For Home

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2019

The following sermon is going to review Hebrews 11:13-16 to show how important it is for God’s people to allow their future, eternal home to affect their inner faith and desire to become more like Jesus while exiled on this earth!

Longing for Home Hebrews 11:13-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whether one is taking a picture of the sandstone rock formation in Arizona; visiting one of six sky monasteries in Meteora, Greece; walking on the Great Wall of China, in the icy waters of Glacier ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Felix Was Alarmed (But He Wasn't Saved)

Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 3, 2025

The Roman Governor Felix was alarmed when he heard Paul reason of righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. But was he alarmed enough?

In Acts 23, Paul had been taken into custody in Jerusalem. After a plot to kill him was uncovered, the Romans whisked him away to Caesarea by night for safe keeping until a hearing before the Roman Governor Felix. Felix was Marcus Antonius Felix, a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Important Looks Or Paul's Last Testimony

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 3, 2015

Paul takes a look around as he gives his last testimony.

An outline from the book The Bumps Are What You Climb On "Three Important Looks" by Warren Wiersbe pg 17 1980 THREE IMPORTANT LOOKS OR PAUL'S LAST TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: Just looking in department stores. Often looking with no purpose. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning Over Habitual Sins

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 21, 2006

Steps to overcoming besetting/habitual sins.

WINNING OVER HABITUAL SINS - Read Hebrews 12:1-12:2 In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews takes us through a gallery. With rapid brush strokes he paints portraits of the OT saints. There hangs a picture of Enoch as he disappears into the heavens. Beside it hangs a picture of Noah, as he leads ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Diving In"

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002

A Confirmation sermon about diving in to discipleship.

TOPIC: ?Diving In? TEXT: Acts 2:47 The view from the bottom of the ladder was bad enough. As I stared up to the top, the ladder seemed to stretch a mile into the air ? up and up and up. The platform for the high dive looked a mile away. Then again, I was only 10, and small for my age. My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Methodist

The Pathway To A Healthy Life

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003

Health is an important issue for anyone. Paul lays out important directions for moving towards that healthy life.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC November 9, 2003 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2For ye know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Passing The Torch (Evangelism) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #4... focusing on evangelism.

Isaiah 55:4-12 4 See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the peoples. 5 Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations that do not know you will hasten to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed