Sermons on Running A Race:

A Christian Olympic Champion

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 11, 2004

The story of Eric Liddle who won the gold medal for the 400 metres in the Paris olympics of 1924 and remained true to his Christian faith, featured in the film "Chariots of Fire".

A CHRISTIAN OLYMPIC CHAMPION Here’s a symbol I’m sure you’ll recognise: it’s the Olympic Rings ( http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/APOL9/olympic.gif ) I wonder if you know what they represent? It’s the five continents – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. You see how they’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One People. One Bond. One Goal. Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 26, 2013

Sermon on beginning of Third Article of Apostles' Creed: "I believe in...the Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints."

About this time last year the world was gearing up for the Summer Olympics in London. We were eager to find out if Usain Bolt would win another gold medal when he ran the 100m dash. He did. Bolt is an incredible athlete but he doesn’t strike me as a team player. Then again you don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Paul teaches the importance of “Pressing One” in all areas of life. We must move towards the mark – towards the finish line – toward the day when Christ greets us face to face and says “You’ve arrived”!

BACKGROUND Remember there were false teachers teaching importance of Roman Colony Citizenship Conduct, Status by Rank, and Jewish Law. Paul knocks this down by reminding the new believers of the real goal – that of reaching heaven! So many times, we allow Satan to change goal. He causes us, by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Go On Scratching With The Chickens?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 24, 2002

God wants us to grow in Godly attributes so we can fly like eagles rather than go on scratching like chickens

Stiffkey/Saxlingham 24-05-02 Isaiah 40:27-31 Story: Eric Liddell Many of you will have seen the film "Chariots of Fire". For those of you who don’t know the story, the film is about the competition between two runners, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell. And film works ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

How To Keep Going When You Can't Go On

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 21, 2004

All of us get to the point where we feel we can’t go any further. By looking at the words of Paul, we can learn how to keep going when we can’t go on !

How To Keep Going When You Can’t Go On 2 Cor. 4:1-18 I believe my sermon title tonight would be called a oxymoron. It doesn’t hardly make sense does it. Yet, there are times when we must keep going when we just feel like we can’t. Have you ever said, " I just don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Excellent Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016

The goal of the church should be excellence!

Be Excellent 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 3, 2016 It’s the first Sunday of the year and it’s time to lay out all of our New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s pause for a moment of silence. Maybe we’ll just skip them, then we won’t have to worry about anything – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Toward The Goal

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 13, 2008

This was a Fathers day message. I had one main point and geared the entire service toward reaching the men.

Pressing on toward the goal Phillippians3:12-14 Fathers Day 2008 * We had the sanctuary set up like the great outdoors. I had a canoe up front with all the boating needs, I had fishing and hunting equipment up front, I had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Did Jesus Die - To Liberate Us From Sin Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

How to deal with the guilt of sin and walk into freedom.

‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To liberate a people to run away from sin Audio version Intro I recently heard Greg Haslam say that as Christians we are left here on earth to cause trouble, to destabilise things. I suppose that is especially true of preachers. According ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Before The Crown Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 6, 2004

Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.

We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to America ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 30, 2006

On his death bed, these are the words of advice given by King David to his son Solomon.

Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful I Kings 2:1-4 May 28, 2006 The Greatest Spectacle in Racing takes place today. The Indianapolis 500 has been a Memorial Weekend tradition ever since 1911 with the exception of a few years during wartime when it wasn’t run. I will be the first to admit to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Pressing On To The Goal Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Oct 22, 2011

A sermon about perseverance and the trials we endure.

As we get started today, I wanted to speak about finishing the race. Not so much about the end, but about the trials and issues we all have on the way. I will be spending a lot of time in Philippians chapter 3 if you’d like to follow along in your Bibles. We heard a few minutes ago about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joy Of Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

Paul shares three important aspects of community

Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 Habits From Thesalonica Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 30, 2007

Habits to Practice 1. Be Consistent 2. Be Clear 3. Be Correct 4. Be Certain 5. Be Committed 6. Be Co-operative 7. Be Collective

Upon Request PowerPoint, Handout & Audio PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In __________________________________________ + Chariots of Fire - 1981 British Film - Nominated for 7 academy Awards - Won 4 Including Best Picture - Eric Liddell born 1902 - Called the "Flying Scotsman” - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Course With God

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Deals with remaining in Christ

“STAYING ON COURSE WITH GOD” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-2a Sunday, July 4, 2004 There is a sense that, in summer, church kind of slows down. Sometimes you get the feeling that church kind of shuts down. Well it doesn’t shut down; but it just kind of slows down. Being a Christian is a year-long thing; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed