Sermons on Running Out Of Time:

Run, Samson, Run Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 23, 2016

Samson was man of supernatural strength given by God but was overwhelmed by the inward sexual desire through the enticement of Delilah. He should have run, but he did not. We can learn valuable lessons from his life.

We are now in chapter 16 of the Book of Judges. We have been studying the life of Samson. Last week, we looked at the highlights of Samson's life - the three W's - Samson's Wedding, Samson's Wager and Samson's Wrath. We have learned first of all that Samson insisted in marrying the woman in Timnah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Run Turkey Run

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012

Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Run Baby Run

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

Sermon on the perseverance of the saints

RUN BABY RUN! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 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 unto Jesus the author and finisher of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running The Race Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014

Many of us have started out slow in our walk with God, but we can all finish strong if we desire too.(1) Forgetting what is behind (2)Straining forward (3) Having Maturity

Running the Race Philippians chapter 3:12-3:21 Introduction- As we continue to look at the series “living for Christ”, this morning we look at finishing strong. In the beginning of chapter 3 of Philippians We saw that the confidence that Apostle Paul had was once in what he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Running On Empty

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003

I want to take a look at an individual who was maxed-out emotionally. He was running on empty and had no margin left in his life. After he took it to the limit, God intervened, and in the process, taught him a few things.

Running on Empty Some of you know that I like to work out. I enjoy running, bike riding and the stair stepper. When we lived in Rockford, I went to the Fitness Center one day and decided to try out the treadmill. It didn’t look all that difficult so I jumped on and started walking. After a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Running Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

It is easy to want to give up and drop out of the running. God does not want us to become weary and lose heart. Brethren, We have come too far to turn back now. How are we to run the this race of life?

KEEP ON RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-4 The Bible is full of references to Sports. Warren Wiersbe said that if the Apostle Paul were alive today, he would read the sports page. He often talks about running in a race, the victor’s crown, even about boxing. The writer of Hebrews also used ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Doors? Running Away? Get Me Out Of Here!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2022

There are many dangerous doors between us and eternity. The thrives a RUN AWAY SPIRIT in our society. I will just quit. There is happiness over there.

DANGEROUS DOORS? RUNNING AWAY? GET ME OUT OF HERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 55:6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. I ask God just get me out of here? Get me out of here to fly away is a fast escape. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6, Jonah 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 17, 2005

Reward for successfully running the race of the Christian life

Introduction Here it is—my one and only sports trophy. [Show trophy] I played football in high school and our team was okay—nothing like Southern Columbia or Berwick. We never won a championship. And I played lacrosse as well. Our school fared better in lacrosse, but we could never seem to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reach Out To Them Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2024

We've journeyed through scripture, and the message is clear: Jesus is coming soon! We delve into 1 Peter 4, discovering how we can be earnest in prayer, show deep love, extend hospitality, and utilize our gifts for His glory. Let's live with purpose, ready for His return.

Introduction Video Ill.: Awkward Invites: The Weatherman - The Skit Guys We have come a long way since we began our study. Jesus is coming soon!   Are we ready?   Are you making sure your family and kids are ready?   Have you told those you know, your neighbors, your coworkers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, James 5:16, Matthew 25:31-46, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crying Out To God

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This message explores the concept of crying out to God observed in Scripture.

“Crying Out To God” Selected Passages It seems that it normally takes a severe crisis in our life before we truly cry out to God from the depths of our heart. Our relationship with God seems to have lost a real passion. We have lost the sense of desperation regarding our own condition as well as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Genesis 4:25-26, Revelation 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Names Shall Be Called Out!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

Friend, a day is coming when the nations will be gathered before Him. There is no hiding from Him!

Names shall be called out! Mathew 25:32 “All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.” The book ‘Amen’, an autobiography of Sister Jesme, talks about her experience in the convent. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Running Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jun 8, 2017

We can run for God but we cannot outrun God.

Title: Running From God Place: BLCC Date: 6/11/17 Text: Jonah 1.1-2.1 CT: We can run from God, but we can’t outrun God. [Screen 1] FAS: N.T. Wright uses the following illustration to "describe how we should avoid [sin] and embrace the way of Jesus": Think of an animal you'd really be afraid of, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Sing Your Hearts Out

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2006

Christ is risen. As Eugene Peterson says, now is the time to "Let the Word of Christ...have run of the house...And sing...your hearts out to God.

Sing Your Hearts Out Colossians 3:16 Easter Sunday April 16, 2006 This morning, for the fifty-second time in my life, I woke up on Easter morning. For the fifty-second time, I have come to worship on a day when the familiar stories are heard. For the fifty-second time in my life, I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Methodist