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  • Mark Jones avatar

    Work It Out Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 25, 2011
     | 4,504 views

    EOLS: Salvation is by Grace, but God gives us the opportunity to work out our personal maturation.

    Working it Out Philippians 2:12-13 (12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking To Jesus: The Author And Perfecter Of Our Faith - Hebrews 12:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 531 views

    The 21st-century world is louder than ever. And Scripture commands us not simply to run, not merely to endure, but to fix our eyes on Jesus.

    Looking to Jesus: The Author and Perfecter of Our Faith- Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: Fix Your Eyes Imagine a runner in the Olympic marathon. The stadium roars, the cameras flash, but the runner hears none of it. His eyes are fixed, his focus unbroken. Ahead lies the finish line—and glory. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,413 views

    This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

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    You Can’t Run Away From Problems Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,793 views

    In Ruth 1 1-5 we see the danger of trying to run away from our problems illustrated

    It is an undeniable fact that many of the life’s problems we grapple with in the present are the result of what has happened to us in the past, whether as a result of our own deliberate choices or because of circumstances which were quite beyond our control. The person we are today is a product ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living A Life Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,872 views

    The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

    Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joyride - Pt. 1 - Running On E Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 3, 2013
     | 8,126 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 1 – Running on E I. Introduction Life is a series of ups and a series of downs. Cycles that loop. Turns and shifts that sling us in a different direction than we anticipated. Our life often feels much like an amusement ride! And not the kiddy ones. The white knuckle, scream ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    What are those things that the Owner of all things has entrusted to you, and how are you going to respond to that trust?

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Will We Run With the Ball in 2008?” The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public Welfare had charged in court that she was incapable of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is Time Running Out? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022
     | 2,250 views

    2-part series on the importance of knowing who we fight, what signs to look for, and how the Church must learn how to stand firm in these trying times.

    Is Time Running Out (Part 1)? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - This morning, we’ll begin a 2-part message simply called … "Is Time Running Out? -- When we consider all that is going on today, we must be cognizant of time -- Time is one of our most precious commodities – really is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens When We Run Series

    Contributed by Scott Gleason on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    As believers we need to realize the dangerous position in which we put ourselves when we decide to reject God’s will and run from His plan.

    What Happens When We Run – Rejecting God’s Will Text: Jonah 1 (Sunday AM) Date: January 9, 2000 I. Introduction Attention: I had neatly folded my clothes, at least as neatly as an eight year old could have, and I had placed them in a little bag. I headed to the kitchen to get some food and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Time Running Out? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022
     | 1,808 views

    2-part series on the importance of knowing who we fight, what signs to look for, and how the Church must learn how to stand firm in these trying times.

    Is Time Running Out (Part 2)? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Introduction - Last week, we talked about the man of lawlessness; and where his power resides -- It is key to understand his wickedness and deception, and even his motives -- Why? When we know our enemy, we know how to fight / defend him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 349 views

    On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

    Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Discouragement: Running From My Past

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    Jacob like us, runs from his sins. special thanks to Randy Stonehill, the best old time Christian rocker. Don’t let sin steal who God made you to be.

    Keep Me Running…From The Sins I Can’t Erase, once you compromise your soul…your lost in the desert. We face times in our life when we are discouraged and despairing because our future seems so uncertain. Life may be falling apart as a result of our own wrong decisions (like Jacob in our Scripture) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To Easter Runs Through A Cemetery

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,030 views

    Good Friday was a necessary part of the Easter journey. The sermon shares a Leonard Sweet story about bell-ringing. (Each person who came to worship received a bell as they entered.)

    They thought it was over. Jesus was dead and buried. The religious folks sighed with satisfaction. His followers wept in grief. But they were wrong! They were all wrong! From this side of Easter, we can call Friday “Good” because we know that it was not over, all had not been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Wise: Don't Run Away Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    This sermon looks at how Jonah was wise in following God but then was unwise by running away from God. It is part of a series on Living Wise.

    Be Wise: Don’t Run Away Jonah 1 Intro.: A. WE started this year with the Challenge: Living Wise in 2005. Eph. 5:15- calls us to live not as unwise but as the wise. Vs’ 16-21 go on to give us some parameters for Living Wisely: 1. Redeem your Time 2. God’s Will 3. Spirit – Filled 4. Edify ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God's Plan Is Bigger Racial Reconciliation Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2021
     | 3,378 views

    THis message deals with God loving all of humanity and is preached to a congregation predominantly white by and African American as we did a pulpit exchange on the topice of race

    God’s Plan is Bigger Genesis 9:1-16 Ephesians 2:11-22 I thank you for the opportunity to be with you this morning as we continue our theme of Racial Reconciliation. Today we consider, a view from the other side. This past week we had the privilege of observing the inauguration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed