Sermons on Swift In Running Mischief:

The God Of The Mismatched Shoes Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 30, 2019

Quick! The Father is running down the path to throw a cloak on you to embrace you! Run forward and accept it!

A sermon on the sacrament of confession. ................ This sermon was preached at St Philip the Apostle Tottenham where I was a lenten guest preacher, 31March 2019. ............... One weekday morning I was in church and the doors were open. Someone - a stranger I had never met before - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Anglican

Race To The Tomb

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 31, 2010

All of us are running in this world. Some are running to God, some trying to run away from Him. How far will they go? We should be running in a spiritual way. All our focus needs to be on the tomb where Jesus rose to new life and will take us with him to

Opening illustration: I think of Eric Liddell. The movie Chariots of Fire depicts how his sister Jenny tried to persuade Eric to give up his running, and go to China with her to be a missionary. He said, "No, God has made me fast and called me to run." It would have been wrong at that point to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 9 (23rd Psalm): My Cup Runs Over*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

You will know more satisfaction with the Shepherd than with anyone or anything else in life.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 9: My Cup Runs Over A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When Your Wine Runs Out?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

Many times in life, we find ourselves trapped and emgulfed in the hustle and bustle of life often "burning the candle at both ends." This message is designed to encourage the believer to trust God to get things back into perspective.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR WINE RUNS OUT? JOHN 2:1-10 I have discovered that when it comes to managing our time, many of us are not good stewards…! Many of us both in and out of the church oftentimes find ourselves burning the candle at both ends… And because we find ourselves not using our time ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Do When Your Brook Runs Dry Series

Contributed by Clarence Moore on Feb 14, 2008

Dry brook experiences are inescapable; what do you do when your dry seasons arrive?

2008 Stretching to Serve Series Part IV: When Your Brook Runs Dry! 1 Kings 17: 1-16 If we stretch God wins! If we don’t we lose! We continue to expound on our 2008 powerful theme “Stretching to Serve” by taking a close look at one person in the scriptures that epitomizes this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Your 2nd Wind - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2005

The demoniac RAN to Jesus... but could he worship Him? Could a man so defiled and controled by demonic possession truly worship?

OPEN: In our office file cabinet there is a chunk of cement. It’s not very large. It’s painted on one side with what appears to be approximately 3 or 4 colors of spray paint. For all intents and purposes it looks like a piece of rubble. And that’s what it is – it is rubble from what was once the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running A Race Is Not All Fun But, We Should Have Joy?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 4, 2011

James is saying we should have joy when we go through trials or test that God allows us to go through.

James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You May Run, But You Can’t Hide From God!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 22, 2011

Everywhere you look, There God is, you can not escape His presence! He’s right here, right now, you don’t have to go any farther than the whisper of your voice to Find Him.

You May Run, But You Can’t Hide From God! Everywhere all over the world this morning there are people who are not in church this morning, For whatever reason they choose not to frequent the church on a regular occasion and its sad, but they choose not to frequent church at all. Some say I can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Side Road To Temptation

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Have you been drawn away from God’s will for your life, by the appeal of the side-roads? Have you been led down the path of sin or disobedience to the perfect will of God? It will surely end in serious loss, mischief, maybe physical death, but worse in th

Intro: Yungas Road of Bolivia is the world’s most dangerous side road; built by prisoners in 1930s; 200-300 annual deaths since it opened in 1935. It is only 10 feet wide but over 60 kms. long. It passes thru heights of 4,000-15,000 feet from La Paz. I. THE BEGINNING OF TEMPTATION (Jas. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: *other

We All Have Issues (Needs Or Problems)

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2018

We all have Issues - What do you do with your issues? - run from them- roll up your sleeves and attack them - become anxious - run to people for help. or run to God?

WE ALL HAVE ISSUES We all have Issues - What do you do with your issues? - run from them- roll up your sleeves and attack them - become anxious - run to people for help. or run to God? In reality we’ve all probably responded in several of these ways to our problems. Chuck Swindoll offers wise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not The Economy, Stupid! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 6, 2008

The erosion of values always runs downhill.

I think I need to begin by explaining the title of today’s sermon. Back in 1992 William Jefferson Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” His campaign manager, James Carville, formulated the saying to keep the Clinton campaign focused on an issue that was sure to beat George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Race

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

Encouragement to run the race and win the prize.

THE CHRISTIANS RACE Hebrews 12:1 Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. I. THE STARTING POST 1. IT BEGINS AT THE NEW BIRTH John 3:7 You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Look At The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 27, 2007

1st in the series running the race

Running the Race -A Look at the finish line Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Heb. 12:1 (NKJV) Remember that in a race ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: *other

Pride Of The Eyes And Lust

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 11, 2014

Problems Christians can run into in life.

Pride of the eyes and Lust Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4:8 (add scripture) Virus – Hidden Infections in the Spiritual Life Lust – 1 Th. 4:1-8 Trans: Last week we started a new series on the (7) deadly sins – Virus. Our goal is to place these deadly sins under the microscope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Race

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

What it takes to run the Christian race

THE RACE Hebrews 12:1 Sunday, April 19, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Wesleyan