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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,650 views

    We can learn some great life lessons from Jonah, this is the first of 4 messages I first preached in 1999. I do not remember who my sources for help were so I cannot give proper credit.

    INTRODUCTION  Over the next four weeks I would like us to take some time to look at the Old Testament book of Jonah.  The Book of Jonah is one of the most ridiculed book by the liberal ‘scholars”.  The story of a fish swallowing a man sounds like a whopper of a fish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Stands Up, The Enemies Run PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 814 views

    Explores the active protection of God, the power of His presence, and the importance of perseverance in faith, as illustrated in Psalms 68:2.

    Good morning, cherished friends. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, gathered in unity and love, radiating the light of God's grace. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of ...read more

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    Making Friends, Keeping Friends, Influencing Friends

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 129 ratings
     | 43,319 views

    What will it take to make friends, keep friends and influence friends for Christ?

    INTRO. – Everyone needs friends. Even a variety of friends. ILL.- Show a variety of shoes. Each shoe is for a different occasion, etc. (running or tennis shoes, casual, dress shoes, fishing shoes, etc.) Likewise, in some ways, we have friends for different areas of our lives. We have casual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Running From A Lion... Into A Bear... Bitten By A Snake"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 401 ratings
     | 64,719 views

    A Warning from God to anyone who is "Playing Church."

    Consider the text God’s warning to anyone who’s ‘playing Church!’ I ought to just finish right there with that one statement, for the text says it all. Amos, here, is dealing with those who like to try to fool people by acting holy. One thing about it brothers and sisters... you can fool man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Run God's Red Light… Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,186 views

    In the pages of the Old Testament in the book of Joshua we find a story – a rather frightening story – about how worldliness and compromise really hurt the people of God and brought on God’s judgement.

    Which of God’s red lights are you most likely to run? Certainly, His top ten red lights are found in the Old Testament book of Exodus, chapter 20 – the Ten Commandments. “You shall have no other gods before Me.” When you consider not just the surface understanding of the command but the richer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God When The Well Runs Dry

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,972 views

    In the race of life, when the well runs dry, God is our Strength.

    WHERE IS GOD WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY ISAIAH 40: 21-31 FEBRUARY 25, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Giants: Don't Run

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,990 views

    A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

    David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Running Through Troops And Leaping Over Walls PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,021 views

    This sermon explores finding strength in God, persevering through challenges, and the prosperity that comes from a faith-rooted resilience.

    Good morning, cherished family in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you once again, united by our shared faith and the love of our Savior. We find ourselves at the doorstep of another Sunday, another opportunity to soak in the Word of God, and to allow its wisdom to seep into the marrow of our ...read more

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    When Love Runs Faster Than Shame

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 113 views

    God’s love does not wait for us to get our act together. It runs to meet us in our mess.

    Title: When Love Runs Faster Than Shame Intro: God’s love does not wait for us to get our act together. It runs to meet us in our mess. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Reflection Dear Friends, The old woman at the coffee shop was crying into her hands. Her shoulders shook as she whispered to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Did God Tell You To Stop Running?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    We should know that as a Christian that we are all running a race that we can all win, so why are we settling for second and why are some of us settling for 3rd when we all run and are able to receive the prize.

    Did God Tell You To Stop Running? Mark 10:17-31 17 ¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why The Christian Life Is Like Running A Race

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 42,805 views

    The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we wil

    Intro: The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we will focus on the aspects of a race as ...read more

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    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,004 views

    ANSWERING THE CALL

    ANSWERING THE CALL 1 SAMUEL 3:10 INTRODUCTION: I BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE CAN RECALL A TIME IN THEIR CHILDHOOD WHEN THEY RECEIVED A CALL FROM FATHER OR MOTHER. FOR SOME, IT WAS LATE IN THE EVEVING WHEN THE SUN WAS GOING DOWN OR SOME CHORE HAD TO BE DONE. SOME HEARD THEIR PARENTS VOICE AND CAME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No One Can Run Away From God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2015
     | 6,263 views

    sooner or later, a person will pay the consequences of sinning against God!

    Have you heard of the saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes!”? When people are facing death, there is a tendency to ask God for help! We will note this today in our passage. Early in our study of 1 Samuel, even though Israel were God’s Chosen People, they wanted a king like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fishing And How To Tackle It

    Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    A message to encourage listeners to become more active `fishers of souls.’

    INTRODUCTION On the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia, there is obviously an abundance of fish. They are all shapes and sizes. It’s a fisherman’s paradise. There is only one problem, it is a conservation area and no fishing is allowed. Maybe you have experienced the same ...read more

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    The Finish Line

    Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    The time of our departure is at hand. Will we cross the Finish Line alone, or will we bring others with us?

    THE FINISH LINE Sunday, November 05, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 4:1-8, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible