Sermons on Running Our Race:

Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 23, 2015

The importance of finish your race in the Christian life.

Finishing the Race 2 Timothy 4 Introduction: 1. In our text, the apostle Paul is penning his last words before he would die a martyr for Christ. 2. The aged apostle had many battle scars from a life that was dedicated to serving the Lord Jesus Christ (stoned, whipped, beaten with rods, three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Finish The Race

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

A lesson on staying the course with Jesus and not giving up.

Finish the Race Scripture Ref.: 1 Cor. 9:24–27 Heb. 12:1–2 2 Tim. 4:7–8 References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction—Read the following story of Derek Redmond and his Dad. The Barcelona Olympics of 1992 provided one of track and field’s most incredible moments. Britain’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

A Race For All Generations

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How to prevent our own extinction in the church: 1.Commitment 2.Relvancy 3.Activity

Armageddon Intro Last week I watched the movie Armageddon, for about the 1000th time. In the movie Armageddon the world is faced with an impending disaster. In fact an asteroid the size of Texas threatens to hit the planet earth and wipe out everything on the planet. As our heroes are about to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

Run For It

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007

Zacchaeus and Martin Luther both learned the just are saved by faith; and Paul shows us that for Christians, All Saints Day and All Souls Day should be the same thing.

Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Running To . . .? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 1 of a 5 part series about Jonah.

The Prodigal Prophet: “Running to . . .?” Jonah 1:1-3 July 19, 2009 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and cry out against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

On The Run Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “On the Run” Jonah 1:1-3 I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Running To . . .? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 2 of a 5 part series

Running to . . .? July 26, 2009 Jonah 1:4-16 Last week we began to take a look at one of the most famous Bible stories, the story about a prophet named Jonah. Most people know him because there is something in the story about Jonah being swallowed by a whale and living. Now, that’s a story to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

On The Run

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We cannot escape God.

ON THE RUN Jonah 1:1-17 S: Evangelism Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE CANNOT ESCAPE GOD. KW: Stages TS: In Jonah 1, we will find seven stages that unfold showing how we cannot escape God. Inductive The _____ stage is… I. COMMISSION (1-2) II. COMPREHENSION (3) III. CALAMITY ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Challenging Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 9, 2018

1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions.

“It’s A Challenging Race.” v.1b 1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions. Opening Illustration (video of runner tripping in tape from 00:02-00:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlxxNRQRro ) Turn to Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Weighing You Down? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 25, 2013

Some encouragement to run the race.

Hebrews 12:1-3-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, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Nov 13, 2006

Even when there seems to be nothing in our lives, God can use the little that remains to effect tremendous blessings in our lives and the lives of others.

Introduction: There are many times in my life that I can remember when I have had the misfortune of “running on empty.” I am not one of those people who always keep the gas tank full…I put gas in my car and I drive until the needle gets dangerously close to E – then I put some in again. Many times ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

Our faith has put us in this contest; it is up to us to complete the course, to endure to the end so that we may receive the promised reward.

Finishing the Race of Faith 11/11/07 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Introduction Ill: In the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tanzanian runner John Stephen Ahkwari was the last runner in the marathon. He came in about an hour and a half after the winner, practically carrying his leg, as it was so ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running In Circles

Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2011

We often find ourselves running in circles around our mountains instead of overcoming them. God said that its time we quit circling an turn to him. Overcome the mountains, walk the path of holiness and cross the finish line victoriously.

Running in Circles Sunday, April 10, 2011 AM Pastor James May I’m not often in a pet store. I just don’t have the time nor the inclination to own a pet. The closest I come to being a pet owner is the 10 gallon aquarium in my home where I keep a few tropical fish and even that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finishing Well

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 8, 2022

We are called to run the race that is set before us, but also to finish the race.

Finishing Well Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well before we get into our text this morning, I want to tell you a little story. A few weeks back, my wife was watching a movie on TV. I was sitting at my desk, reading the news, so I wasn’t really paying a whole lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"fixing Our Eyes On Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 29, 2019

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus” Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper boys or girls would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist