Sermons on Running A Race:

The Tyranny Of Mine Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

We claim our kingdoms and possessions and call them "mine." God lays claim to all and calls us to acknowledge it as his.

Matthew 21:33-46 "The Tyranny of Mine" INTRODUCTION Two friends were walking in the forest one day when suddenly they stumbled upon a large grizzly bear who decided that they looked like a good snack. The two started running away when all of a sudden one of them stopped. The other said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Love

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings me love to share this Christmas season.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Love John 1:35-42 CHRISTMAS TOP TEN QUIZ SLIDE 1: Introduction SLIDE 2: Series of Advent SLIDE 3: Christmas Traditions Q1: What are some traditions you have at Christmas? Christmas is really about Jesus Christ. While there are many other celebrations during this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Barabbas In The House?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 27, 2013

Thank God for Jesus. He graciously took my place on the tree of Calvary. I am no different than Barabbas. I deserved to die, but Jesus took my place.

Mark 15:1-15 Is there a Barabbas in the house? If we are honest, our hand would be high in the air. IL.: An overly ambitous attorney made a phone call to the governor in the middle of the night. He insisted to speak to him about an urgent matter. Finally, the governor agreed. "What is it?" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophet Of Courage And Confrontation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Prophet Of Courage And Confrontation

1 Kings 19:1-18 Prophet Of Courage And Confrontation Elijah has expected a great revival to come to the land. Therefore, he ran away from his position, his problem, and his people. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Help Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

The third in a series of messages from Jonah.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Today

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 14, 2023

Can the church be the Good Shepherd today?

The Good Shepherd Today John 10:11-21 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon encourages spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and prudence, urging believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in Matthew 25:1-13. Key

Greetings, beloved family of Christ. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds eager for the nourishment that only the Word of God can provide. We are not here by happenstance, but by divine appointment. We are drawn together in this sacred space to engage in an intimate conversation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Be Ready

Ordinary Opportunities To Offer The Unordinary

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Sep 4, 2002

Everyday ordinary opportunities present themselves to us to offer the unordinary touch of God.

Look back over this day and ask yourself … "What did I do with the opportunities God gave me?" You might ask, "What opportunities?" · You work beside the same people day after day. · You walk the hallways with the same people day after day. Ziggy cartoon … "Opportunity, knocked while you were ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Use What You Can

Contributed by Don Hutto on Apr 12, 2001

God uses what He can to show that Jesus is Christ.

Use What You Can Mark 11:1-11 I. Introduction: The ’60s were an exciting time in America and nothing was more exciting than the Space Program. The bravest men and the brightest minds were brought together to solve the most complicated challenges man has ever faced. Some of the by-products of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

316 – Paradise, The Prize Of The Pure

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 19, 2005

Who is Pure? Five signs of purity. What is the prize of the Pure?

Sermon Study #316 – PARADISE, THE PRIZE OF THE PURE Key Scripture: Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure (clean, clear) in heart, for they will see God. NLT 8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. MSG 8"You’re blessed when you get your inside world--your mind and heart--put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry At Thessalonica And Berea Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021

Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and preached Jesus as Christ. They proclaimed Jesus as King and Messiah of Jews. Paul and Silas arrived at Berea and started to preach in the synagogue over there.

Acts 17:01-15 Ministry at Thessalonica and Berea 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica 17:10-15 Ministry at Berea Acts 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Wisdom Of Looking Back Series

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jan 24, 2022

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Wisdom is the principal thing in all thy getting get wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom James 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. James 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Which Way Are Looking

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2020

We need to be sure we are looking the right way.

WHICH WAY ARE LOOKING Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that we have a genealogy of the race of humans from Adam until the flood. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 5 This chapter is the only authentic history extant of the first age of the world from the creation to the flood, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full Riches Of Complete Understanding

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 30, 2018

There's over a billion websites. Every second, there are 40,000 searches on Google, 2 million emails are sent, and 6000 Tweets are Tweeted. People are hungry for information and knowledge! There is so much information shared that it is impossible to know what is true and what is misleading.

Colossians – Jesus Holds it All Full Riches of Complete Understanding September 2, 2018 There’s over a billion websites. Every second, there are 40,000 searches on Google, 2 million emails are sent, and 6000 Tweets are Tweeted. People are hungry for information and knowledge! There is so much ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational