Sermons on Running The Race:

A Surprise Or A Plan? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2021

The church began as a Messianic Jewish movement, but became a trans-cultural Messianic movement. How can we explain this?

A Surprise or a Plan? (Romans 9:22-33) 1, I heard about a pastor after he would preach a man would say to him, “Pastor, that was a warm message today.” or the man would say, “Pastor, that was a warm sermon” or he would sometimes say, “I appreciate those warm words.” One day the preacher caught him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:22-33, Acts 3:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look What Faith Can Do Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A journey through the great chapter of faith to consider what faith can do in our own living

1. Title: Look What Faith Can Do 2. Text: Hebrews 11:1-12:2 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, September 9, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what qualities characterize heroes of faith and how we can emulate ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Distance From Heaven To Earth Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

The relationship we have and will have with those who have previously died in Christ can encourage us until we’re together

Intro – Let me give you a warning: this message today is going to get very personal very quickly. I know it is for me. The older you are, the faster this will happen. Let me tell you about some people who I’ve known through the years. (went through several names and pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Last Word Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

Hebrews is, in my opinion, one of the least studied & preached books in the N.T. The audience Hebrews was written to were Jewish people who had been saved upon hearing the gospel preached by the disciples who had labored alongside our Lord.

Hebrew Series God’s Last Word 2/12/14 Heb. 1:1-3 Introduction A Hebrews is, in my opinion, one of the least studied & preached books in the N.T. 1 Hebrews was written while the Temple in Jerusalem was still functioning. (Prior to 70 A.D.) a The audience Hebrews was written to were Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Wired For Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 13, 2024

While we are mired to earth and tethered to time, we are also wired for eternity and will live eternally, in either Heaven or Hell.

Wired for Eternity Ecclesiastes 3:9-22 Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2024 During the Paris Olympics, the best athletes in the world have been competing against each other, including Rocky grad Courtney Lindsey, who ran anchor for the 4x100 men’s relay. One article referred to him as a “a quiet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Afraid Of?

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 8, 2002

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. In this message especially, I used a short video clip showing a funny episode where a cat gets scared and runs into a wall as we

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. In this message especially, I used a short video clip showing a funny episode where a cat gets scared and runs into a wall as well as some graphic effects: 1= several photos ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

God's People Need A Vision Of The Word Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 19, 2009

Paul said that he did not run as one that "beats the air’. He knew the direction that God was leading him. He walked in faith. We too need to walk in faith. How, when we walk in His Word. To do this we must know only have knowledge of the Word, but have a

God’s people need a vision of the Word of God! Paul said that he did not run as one that "beats the air’. He knew the direction that God was leading him. He walked in faith. We too need to walk in faith. How, when we walk in His Word. To do this we must know only have knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-18

Delays

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Feb 4, 2019

There are countless verses about the benefits of “waiting on the Lord,” BUT…I’ve found quoting the verses to be a whole lot easier than the actual “waiting on the Lord.” Sometimes it seems like God is running late. What’s the deal? Why is He making us wait? Why is He allowing this delay?

Talk about Delay / Times of Waiting DMV (Number Ticket) Emergency Waiting Room Allegiant Airlines (Airplane Ticket) Fishing (Fishing Pole) Delays: Some are self inflicted…some are a result of others…some are actually a part of God’s plan. Delays / Times of Waiting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 8, 2015

God’s the infinite Ruler of all; He is “running the show.” Nothing can prevent His predetermined plan. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Those who see God’s hand in everything can best leave everything in God’s hand.

It’s been said, “How do you make God laugh? Tell Him your plans” (G.K. Chesterton). Our plans aren’t always in line with God’s. We may try to fight God’s will, but someone pointed out, “Your arms are too short to box with God” (J. W. Johnson). The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

They That Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by John White on Jun 24, 2018

God's faithfulness to those who patiently serve Him.

They That Wait Upon The Lord Isa. 40:28-31 “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020

Today I want to talk briefly on some of the barriers or distractions to discipleship...

Last time we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The Resources of Discipleship” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-34, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Shepherd Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Jesus is the great Shepherd of the flock because He fulfilled the covenant plan of redemption by offering His eternal blood as the resurrected Lamb of God. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that His sheep would have true peace through the grace of God. Th

INTRODUCTION - St Patrick’s Day He was a Roman who was taken from his home in Scotland at 16 to be a slave in Ireland and his service was to be a humble Shepherd. Later he would shepherd as at were a whole people and train over 350 Shepherds of God’s flock. I am sure by now you have guessed his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival, What Would Jesus Do

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

What are we willing to do to recieve revival?

2/15/03 Revival, What Would Jesus Do? Have any of you in here today ever tried to do something that you did not really feel like doing? Or, have you ever tried to convince someone of something you were not convinced of yourself? Here I am, I have four Children, and My wife is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Deceptive Delicacies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2010

If we're going to remain vital in our churches and in our own spiritual lives, we must watch out for the false doctrine of self-help spirituality and instead feast at the table of God's Word along with exercise in the gym of good works.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young lady who loved playing practical jokes. She had just graduated from a gourmet cooking class. So at an elegant student reception in a physician’s home near Miami, she decided to put her new cooking skills to the test. She took dog food and put it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free