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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    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
     | 326 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
     | 2,340 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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    Joyride - Pt. 1 - Running On E Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 3, 2013
     | 8,080 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
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     | 3,497 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
     | 2,194 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
     | 10,789 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
     | 1,757 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
     | 283 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
     | 4,149 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
     | 4,938 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
     | 6,878 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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    Who’s Really Running This Show

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 26, 2018
     | 6,599 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39

    2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39 Who’s really running this show 3 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When God's Patience Runs Out Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,581 views

    In this part of the story of Elijah, God sends him to tell Ahab that God's patience had run out with the king and his wife. God has great compassion and patience, but He is also just and His patience does run out.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots. 1. She pulled and he pushed, but the boots still didn’t want to go on. 2. When the second boot was finally on, she had worked up a sweat. 3. She almost whimpered when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Words Run Very Swiftly

    Contributed by James Dina on Feb 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,912 views

    Acting on God’s word, angels bring us the gift from heaven swiftly, delivering the good tidings of great joy unto us. ("He sent His word to heal us.")

    HIS WORDS RUN VERY SWIFTLY "He sends forth his commandment upon earth: his word runs very swiftly" (Psalm 147:15). In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God "(John1:1); "every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto those that put their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When My Strength Runs Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
     | 319 views

    When human strength collapses, divine life begins; Christ replaces effort with indwelling power, transforming weakness into the vessel of grace.

    Introduction — When the Tank Is Empty There comes a point in every believer’s life when the gears grind and the fuel gauge hits E. You can quote all the right verses. You can teach Sabbath School, preach a fine sermon, smile in the foyer, and still feel like your soul is running on fumes. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist