Sermons on Running Water:

"Running With Horses"

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses..?

"Running With Horses" Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? Failed in business - Age 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature 25 Sweetheart died ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other

Nowhere To Run

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014

Running from God is what most people do when they are avoiding God and do not like what He is telling them. Disobedience will cause us to run, but coming clean with God causes us to make wise decisions.

Nowhere to run Jonah chapter 1:1-1:7 This morning we will look at the familiar passage of the prophet Jonah running from God and what can happen if you choose to run from him. This passage will speak to each of us because all of us have attempted to run from God, hide from God and some are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Running Into Jesus

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 30, 2017

Like the two on the Emmaus Road, we sometimes grow disappointed with God. But, if we seek his will through his word, he speaks to us and clarifies his plans. Then, our disappointment turns to joy as we begin to see things from God's perspective.

Luke 24:13-35 Running into Jesus The Bible records ten different resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at one of the most captivating, a story only found in the gospel of Luke. The setting is a round trip hike between Jerusalem and Emmaus. A couple of Jewish believers are heading home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Jesus

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 17, 2021

When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of salvation, they should RUN to Jesus and not delay. There are several examples of men in the New Testament who actually ran to Jesus.

Running to Jesus Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of Acts 4:12 Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10, Acts 4:12, Mark 5:2, Mark 10:17, Mark 10:21-22, James 2:26, Matthew 13:23, Luke 19:1-5, Luke 19:8, Mark 15:33-37, John 20:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Running On Empty

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023

If we are all we have, we better hang onto it. But those who are full of God can’t wait to give it away.

Show me the alley, show me the train, Show me the homeless man who sleeps out in the rain... And I’ll show you a young man with so many reasons why, There but for fortune go you or I, you or I. Show me the whiskey stains on the floor, Show me the drunkard as he stumbles out the door... And I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Run The Race

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 29, 2022

Everyone gets tired now and then, but God’s power never diminishes, and He is never too fatigued or too preoccupied to hear us or to assist us.

We gain our strength from Him, and to do that, we need to take a moment to refresh ourselves and gain energy. That is accomplished when we can call upon the Lord for help. • Jeremiah 31:25, For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. • Psalm 27:14, Wait on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Jan 29, 2025

So many Day 1’s in our lives • Day 1 of coming to this earth

Day 1 when you say your first word • Day 1 take your first step • Day 1 of starting school • Day one of the first Date • Day one of Marriage • Day 1 of a new job • Day 1 of making Jesus Lord • Day 1 of this year Lets make today Day one: Day 1: Run to Win Lets make today Day one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Running The Race

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 1, 2025

The New Testament likens the Christian life to running a race. We look at how it uses the metaphor. It calls us to strive, to improve, and to stay the course.

INTRODUCTION The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: ‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.’ The writer imagined the Christian life as a race – a race that requires endurance. We’re presently in a series in which we’re looking at items in the news. In some of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Perseverance!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 1, 2025

Today in our sermon we will consider what it takes to overcome adversity and finish our "race" of faith. For the theme of our sermon let’s use just three words from our text. “RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE!”

For four years, Derek Redmond had dreamed of winning the 400 meter sprint at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. He could see himself standing on the medal platform receiving the gold for his native Great Britain. Derek breezed through the qualifying heats and made it to the medal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep On Running!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2025

Based on Hebrews 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to keep on running the race of the Christian life.

“KEEP RUNNING!” Hebrews 12:1-2 FBCF 8/24/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/run-6437-detail This coming Friday – 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – Massive Cat 4 hurricane that hit the MS & Louisiana coast in 2005 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persistently run the Christian race, focusing on Jesus, and understanding God's disciplinary role in their spiritual journey.

Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather here today, united in faith, united in purpose, and united in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident or coincidence. We are here because our hearts have been drawn to this place, to this moment, to this message. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-5

Topics: Running, Race, God

Running With Horses

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 28, 2025

When God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the trials of life are we in training for bigger things?

“RUNNING WITH HORSES” TEXT “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jer. 12:5) PROLOGUE Question: when God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5, 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Hebrews 12:5-11, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Cross Country and Spiritual Formation

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is both ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10

Topics: Being Formed By God

Run To God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 11, 2025

Run after God not money. There are many out there who compromise prayer and intimacy with God and run after making wealth, eventually that is not going to save you friend.

Run to God 1 Samuel 19: 18 “When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there.” When Russia invaded Ukraine in the year 24 February 2022, Ukraine President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal