Sermons on Swift In Running Mischief:

How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part I

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

A sermon on running the race of faith and the necessary steps we must take.

How to Run the Race of Faith-Part I Introduction: • This morning we pose this question: How do you run this race of faith? We know how doctrinally, but what about practically? • The writer of Hebrews spends ten chapters talking about how Jesus Christ is better. He’s better than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Training To Win The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 4, 2016

We all have a race to run, only one can win. The Bible is our manual on how to run to win

TRAIN TO WIN (PART 1) KNOW YOUR COMPETITION Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mule Kept Running

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017

When the thing propelling you in your flight through life deserts you; where will you be?

The Mule Kept Running 2 Samuel 18: 1-17 Absolam-the son of David. His father and maternal grandfather were both Kings. 5--Ishbosheth the son of Saul killed and beheaded 8--The Ark of the Covenant Returns 10--Mephibosheth is brought to his home 18--David commits adultery with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running For Freedom - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2005

Why did God send Philip witness to the Eunuch? This was an important official in Ethiopia. Why not send Peter, or John or one the other apostles?

OPEN: On our vacation last month we went to Philadelphia. We took the guided tour of the city in a double-decker bus and saw various statues and parks, Betsy Ross’s home, as well as Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Our guide told us that people throw approximately $3000 in pennies on Franklin’s grave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cool Runnings - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2005

The message out of Isaiah is "There is a right way and a wrong way to get what you want out of life." What had Judah done wrong... and what could they do to change their destiny?"

OPEN: (Show 5:30 minute clip from “Cool Runnings” – the section where bobsled team crashes in their final run... but they refuse to admit defeat. They pick up their damaged bobsled and carry it across the finish on their shoulders. Make sure to include the section where the team shouts their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31, Isaiah 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019

Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019

This Christian life we live is a race, make sure you are in the best of shapes always. So you can win the race. Stay fit to win

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Reaching For The Prize -2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017

As believers we are in a running race. Every race has a finish line and a prize. This sermon focuses on how reaching for the prize in Christ should be the priority for a believer. A powerful New Year sermon.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A blessed New year to you. It is such a joy to have you back again this evening. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wilderness Between Waterstations - Running The Race.

Contributed by Louis Mare on May 27, 2025

You’re feeling strong, a bit proud even, thinking “I’m good. I’ll take water at the next one.” But then suddenly… The sun beats down, the road stretches out, your legs get tight, the silence kicks in, and your body starts reminding you—you needed that water.

Good morning church and welcome to a unique moment. Today, we're not just speaking to everyday life—we're speaking to the road, the trail, and the race. Let me ask you something: Have you ever run past a water station and immediately regretted it? You’re feeling strong, a bit proud even, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Takes Care Of Our Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 20, 2014

To prove that You need to do GOD's will and GOD will take care of your enemies, they're not your problem anymore.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still have enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that You need to do GOD's will and GOD will take care of your enemies, they're not your problem anymore. IV. TEXT: Psalms 94:23 (Amplified Bible) 94:23 And He will turn back upon them their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:23, Psalm 94:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Can I Get A Witness?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 1, 2016

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

"Can I Get a Witness?" Hebrews 12:1-3 Among the books of the New Testament, the Letter to the Hebrews is both strange and fascinating. It's style and content is unlike any of the other letters. And there is an awful lot we don't know about it. We don't know who wrote it. The best answer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Running To Obtain The Prize PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores our purposeful pursuit of God, choosing to follow Him and run the spiritual race with determination for an eternal prize.

Hey folks, how are we doing today? I'm so glad to see you all here, ready to dive into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to be talking about something that's near and dear to my heart, and I hope it's going to resonate with yours as well. You know, T. B. Joshua said something that really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Topics: Running, Prize

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Member-Run Church Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

Casting the vision for a member-run church, promoting the identity of every believer as a priest and minister of our God

The Catalytic Church: The Member-Run Church Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-6a Maybe you’ve heard about the two women who stood side by side on the sidewalk in the middle of the night watching the only church in the neighborhood burn to the ground. And as they stood there, one woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Running The Show?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Mar 27, 2001

God will not be used!

“Who’s running the show” by rev. Thomas B. Gates Text:1 Sam. 4:1-11 Explain the ark of the covenant Intro: Explain what’s happening There is a lot of things that we need to know about God, if were going to serve him in a way that’s pleasing to him. Now Israel realized that they were in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal