Sermons on Running The Race:

Be Wise: Don't Run Away Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005

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

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Adventist

"Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Breakthrough: Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2013

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

BREAKTHROUGH: RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT OPENING TEXT: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” (1 John 5:4). • If you are born of God, then His desire for you is to experience overcoming victory. • If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: *other

Jonah – Running From God Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Sep 21, 2012

A familiar book packed with relevant gems of truth to apply to our lives today...

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, Sept 23, 2012 “Jonah – Running from God” Jonah 1:1-17 and Selected, Part 1 of 3 Background… • An old familiar book packed with gems of truth for us today • Not simply a book about a great fish (4 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Joyride - Pt. 1 - Running On E Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 3, 2013

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

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road To Easter Runs Through A Cemetery

Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014

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

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When God's Patience Runs Out Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2012

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

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Avoid Sexual Sin.....run

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 31, 2015

God never told men to STAND in the face of sexual sin He commanded us to RUN.

It seems like every week there is a preacher, politician, or leader falling prey to sexual misconduct…WHY? The Bible gives the clearest and most direct answer…RUN. Fornication is defined as “unlawful or illicit sexual intercourse” (Webster). It pertains to sexual relations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Time Running Out? Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022

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

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Time Running Out? Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022

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

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, Acts 7:54-60, Romans 8:17, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Words Run Very Swiftly

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 19, 2022

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

Scripture: Psalm 147:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

2. The Futility Of Running From God Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

We cannot run away from God. We all try sometimes. We all try to make our own choices do our own thing. We never seem to learn the futility of it all.

I. A Deliberate Choice 1. The Ship 2. Life is made up of choices. Hebrews 11:24-25 3. Jonah made a deliberate choice to rebel against God. a. Tarshish was the farthest point that he could flee. As much as 1,600 – 2,000 miles b. Jonah refused to surrender his will to God’s will. 4. The idea was, “I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: Running From The Reality Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

This week our nation celebrates its independence. And like all countries… over time such holidays become more about a time to have fun than to be sobered by the nature of freedom. There can be a strange mix of two types of pride that we can celebrate.

Intro This week our nation celebrates it’s independence. And like all countries… over time such holidays become more about a time to have fun than to be sobered by the nature of freedom. There can be a strange mix of two types of pride that we can celebrate. When we feel a pride is in the source ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run# 1 - Stir Up The Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

Our God given gifts, skills and talents are to be used to grow the kingdom where ever we are. Invitation: Bring “Pictures” of where you are serving the rest of the week.

We begin this new series we have lovingly called, “RUN!” This is not meant as a warning of the future or a bad fire drill or re-enactment from the movie, Mar’s Attacks. It’s actually not about running away from anything. It’s really a reference to a piece of scripture from the book of Hebrews in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020

Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Methodist