Sermons on Running:

What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020

There are several things to do when you don't know what to do but running off in all directions is not one of them.

What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do? Sometimes when we don’t know what to do we want to fly off in all directions and do something but it may be the time to do nothing. Different verses in scripture tell us to stand still and don’t move just yet. “Stand still and see the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, 1 Samuel 3:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Methodist

Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2019

When you’re afraid, run to Jesus for refuge, but don’t keep Him to yourself. Make Jesus accessible and available to all.

San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle, and Longview, Washington, has its squirrel bridge. It’s called The Nutty Narrows Bridge, which spans Olympia Way and is a local landmark. A local builder, the late Amos Peters, built The Nutty Narrows Bridge in 1963. He wanted to give ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9, Hebrews 6:18, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Way Out

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 5, 2018

In the ministry of Christ Jesus, as time passes by, is as real as it was in the beginning until now and we passionately serve---to run the race of faith.

NO WAY OUT By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 4, 2018) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty ...read more

Denomination: Friends

You Will Finish Well

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 9, 2021

It is the desire of everyone to finish well in life, but one must consider how one runs the race of life before expecting good success.

Paul, the Apostle said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 John 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024

Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Are Scared Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

You do not have to run scared through dark dangerous valleys, because Jesus is with you. Walk with Him and stay close to Him.

“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want … Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:1, 4). A. WHEN YOU ARE SACRED 1. What scares you? a. Physical hurt. b. Emotional ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002

This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

- When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring...bad Decisions--How Do We Handle Them?

Contributed by Brandon Robards on Aug 5, 2004

Dealing with friends and family that make bad decisions.

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring…Bad Decisions, How Do We Handle Them? Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah was given an order. God gave him a message and told Jonah to deliver it to Ninevah. It was cut and dry. No gray area here, just a direct message from God to travel to Ninevah and preach against the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Let Your Kids Go To A Youth Group Run By Jesus?

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

I imagine that, given the types of persons that huddled around Jesus, there would have, at the very least, been a fair bit of flirting going on at those gatherings.

We’re in Luke chapter 15, and Jesus appears to be partying again! Jesus was fond of saying that the Kingdom of God is like a party, and he seemed keen to illustrate that with his lifestyle, wherein he was a frequent guest at dinner parties and a not too infrequent host of spontaneous soirees. And ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Many People Do Actually Try To Run Away From God? Series

Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 11, 2015

Beware when you might consider it right to move in another direction!

How Far Will Some People Go at Times to Run Away From God? We come to Jonah Chapter 1 and verse 3, where, having been called by God, and having been given a very real work to do, Jonah arose, and he begins to run away from God – disobedient and reluctant. He should have gone east – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

I Believe I'll Run On And See What The End Is Going To Be Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Aug 17, 2019

End of days

I Believe I’ll Run On and See What The End Is Going To Be Written By: Rev. Howard Lewis Jr. Revelation 21:4 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Other

Sin No More

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2012

Don’t use the excuse that you can’t help slipping into sin. Call on God’s power to free you from sin’s grip. Don’t run to sin but run away from it. Do not deliberately put yourself in a situation where you become vulnerable to sin. Tactic: ‘Submit to God,

Opening illustration: Play a video on ‘SIN’ and what people today perceive it to be … Introduction: Jesus’ instruction to “sin no more” was a command to end her adulterous activities and adulterous relationship. Being a member of the body of Christ does not give us excuse to continue a sinful ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus As The Wine Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017

This message is Chapter 2 of my book entitled, "John on the Run A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John." You can pick up this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Introduction In many Christian circles, many take issue whenever the topic of drinking wine is discussed. It is a very controversial subject to say the least. My view is simple. The bible states, do not be drunk with wine, but be fill with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18) However, in our culture wine ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 10, 2003

There are times we are tempted to accuse God of negligence in the way he runs our lives. But God reminds us that we can trust him.

JOB 38:1-11 QUESTIONING GOD I was talking to a friend of mine the other day, who is also a pastor, and he was describing to me one of his members. “This member is a modern-day Job,” he told me. Why do you think he described one of his members as a “modern-day Job”? I’m sure it’s because of all ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Climb Out Of Debt Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

When you run in debt, you give to another power over your liberty. But God can help you climb out of debt.

How to CLIMB Out of Debt Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 2 Psalm 37:3-26 We continue our series on Financial Freedom today. Last week, we talked about the importance of giving to God. We talked about how giving first to Him, and giving it regularly will bring financial freedom in your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-26

Denomination: Baptist