Sermons on Running The Race:

Peter And Cornelius Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021

Cornelius' career and rank in society did not forbid his time for God. He never cited a lame excuse because he was in the defense ministry. Read further to enjoy the message.

Acts 10:1-22 Peter and Cornelius Household 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God 10:09-22 Peter and his trance on Food habits Acts 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God Luke reports that there was a centurion named Cornelius, He was serving in the Italian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

It’s About Time [management - Stewardship]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2005

God gives us no "rollover minutes". Weblink included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and ready-made Powerpoint Presentation. This message will make you think about what’s really important, and gives practical solutions to our busy schedules.

It’s About Time Psalm 90 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AboutTime.html Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 90:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Are You Willing To Persevere

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2011

God calls us to persevere and endure things in life to get to the place God wants us to be. David went through a lot before becoming King.

How Long Are You Willing To Persevere Psalms 13:1-13:6 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Saints we are in part 3 of our series, “Why Me, Why Now.” Pastor Toby brought us “When Losses Come Into Our Lives”, Pastor Kellie came with “I Didn’t Expect This To Happen To ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Up From The Scum Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight For Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

Around the turn of the 20th century, psychologist Alfred Adler proposed the counterintuitive theory of compensation. Adler believed that what we think of as disadvantages often prove to be advantages because they force us to cultivate compensatory attitudes and abilities that probably would have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003

Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh And Gender Politics Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

Israel's status quickly deteriorated from welcomed guests to feared aliens and oppressed slaves.

Exodus 1, 2 (NASB) 8 A new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 He said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are more and mightier than we. 10 Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

When Do You Know When To Quit?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was the second to last Sunday in the church year. It has been an interesting journey through Luke. Next week we’ll finish up with Luke with his amazing account of the crucifixion. This week though, I kind of looked back on all of the sermons I’ve pre

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gained our souls for us. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When do you know that it is time to quit? In my youth, I was a swimmer. I was a sprinter. I detested the long races and loved the quick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Different Shades Of Brown. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 25, 2008

Current events {originally written October 20, 2008; updated and revised 07/04/2012}

My fellow Americans and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, The soon approaching presidential election is not just about racism; it is also about classes. Frightening arrays of problems caused by these trying times have pitted the rich 1 percent verses the poor’s increasing 99 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: *other

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

The need for establishing memorial or testimonial stones in our lives.

MEMORIAL STONES JOSHUA 4:1-9, 19-24 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, "What are you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Trickster Gets Tricked"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2002

Like Jacob, we must keep our focus on Jesus not the obstacles which get in our way.

Genesis 29:15-28 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “The Trickster Gets Tricked” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Old Testament Lesson for this morning: Jacob the trickster gets tricked. Jacob had literally ruined and wrecked his life. He had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

What Was He Thinking

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 30, 2002

When a cross or trial comes our way we’re often left wondering like Peter, "What was He thinking when He allowed this to come on me?" However, Jesus’ own cross story helps us to see that in the midst of it all, He’s still thinking of you and me.

Pentecost 15 A Matthew 16:21-26 What Was He Thinking? 09/01/02 There’s a television commercial currently running that shows a guy going off a tall waterfall in a kayak. He’s screaming all the way to the bottom as he bounces off rocks along the canyon wall and finishes his plunge into the waters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Father's Duty: What Every Father Should Know Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

You, Dad, are the most powerful man in the world... at least in your child’s world.

Mark 1:9-11... “At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love, with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay The Course

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005

This sermon is an encouragement to stay the course in your service to God.

Introduction- When the world trade center was bombed in 2001 President Bush used a phrase that is commonly used by politicians, “stay the course.” He said we would “stay the course” in our fight against terror. To stay the course is “to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action, to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year Challenge

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 3, 2005

Challenging for commitment in the year ahead

A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR “I do concentrate on this; I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal -my reward the honour of being called by God in Christ.” [Philippians 3:14 J B Philips] As we face another New Year, it is good to look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible