Sermons on Running Out Of Time:

Faith And Running The Race Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 22, 2006

Conclusion of this series on Hebrews 11 which looks at what is required of us now that it is our turn, we are in the field of play.

Introduction Video Clip Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – they have all run their race, they have retired and according to the writer to the Hebrews are now a great cloud of witnesses. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Running The Show?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Mar 27, 2001

God will not be used!

“Who’s running the show” by rev. Thomas B. Gates Text:1 Sam. 4:1-11 Explain the ark of the covenant Intro: Explain what’s happening There is a lot of things that we need to know about God, if were going to serve him in a way that’s pleasing to him. Now Israel realized that they were in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Philip: Preacher On The Run"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2004

Our opportunity for service may be in sight in a moment, and bypass us in another if we’re not ready to run to obedience. Philip ran to do God’s bidding.

Following the Acts record it would appear that the newborn church had been pretty cozy and comfortable, up until the martyrdom of Stephen. It had begun with a very public demonstration of God’s power in the coming of the Holy Spirit, Peter and the others had boldly proclaimed their risen Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Running The Race To Win!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 2, 2023

The Corinthian version of the Olympics was something the people of Corinth knew well. Paul used this knowledge to show how believers could win, or lose, rewards depending on how each one runs his or her race.

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Introduction: Paul had led many Corinthians to faith in Christ during his stay there (see Acts 18). Now he’s away from them and he’s pointing out some problems these new believers were having. Here in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Running From The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Run To Win

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear purpose?

Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM Opening illustration: Tell a story or two about Camp Jubilee, maybe Erika and the suit of armor, and some others, but finish with the story of Aaron climbing the mountain with his prosthetics. Background to passage: On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Running Back To God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 30, 2003

A sermon on running back to God from Jonah 2. (Adapted from an outline by Jack Peters)

Jonah 2 RUNNING BACK TO GOD Introduction: A. This fish tastes fishy. B. You know the smell of fish and of ocean meat. Imagine that but 10 X worse. C. Imagine the situation that Jonah finds himself. He is engulfed by the mouth of a huge fish, or whale or whatever. How terrifying. D. He goes ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10, Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need To Run Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith [#1] YOU NEED TO RUN Hebrews 11:35-12:11 Introduction: It is easy to get depressed, worn out, or just quit. It is difficult to lead a Christian life all the time. I have also noticed how easy it is to forget how blessed you really are. Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Apr 1, 2011

This sermon examines the second part of the sixth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one", seeking to explore how God helps us not to fall for Satan's schemes.

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! "If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running Back To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2007

With Jonah’s new purpose he is about to be used mightily. Do you desire to be used by God, but feel trapped in circumstances?

We are looking at Jonah’s prayer as he prayed to God from an unlikely place, the stomach of a fish. To pray we must have faith in God. Sometimes we say there are no atheists in foxholes. Now we find out from Jonah that there are no atheists in fish bellies. Can you imagine what it would be like ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Faith Race

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 13, 2009

How to run the Christian Faith Race without giving up and given in to the devil.

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH! Sunday, October 18th, 2009 Early Morning Service Let’s start out this morning with the Scripture focus from Hebrews 12:1-3. What we are going to discuss this morning will be a shock to some maybe, but to others an awakening to see if we as Christians look like winners ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Running For God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 3rd sermon in a series on Jonah.

Introduction: 1. This morning we look at the third chapter of Jonah. I’ve reviewed the basic outline of the book with you at the beginning of each sermon because by the time we finish the book I want you to be able to think through Jonah and have a basic understanding of what the book is about. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the first in a series of sermons preached on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss chapter one and we look at the motivations behind Jonah's rebellion

Jonah Series 2013 (You Can Run on For a Long Time) Running From God Text: Jonah 1:1 – 17 Open your Bibles to the Book of Jonah… We’re going to be spending the next few weeks looking through this book… and while you’re turning there; let me just start by saying that I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running From The Call

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Running From God

Intro: years ago I felt the call of God on my life at 17, but for a number of years I ran from the call of God. Tonight, there could be those here that are running from God’s call or you may be dealing with someone on the run. I would like to give you some sure signs from the book of Jonah to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run For Your Life

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 25, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 19: 1 – 38

Genesis 19: 1 – 38 Run for your life 19 Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them, and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground. 2 And he said, “Here now, my lords, please turn in to your servant’s ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel