Sermons on Win The Race:

Play To Win

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 5, 2010

Sermon preached at the funeral of a retired physician.

PLAY TO WIN Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winning The Prize!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 29, 2017

"Why were the former days better than these?" You do not move ahead by constantly looking in a rear view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide you, not an anchor to drag you. We must learn from the past but not live in the past

WINNING THE PRIZE! Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Winning The Woman Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2001

Do you find evangelism hard? Let us look at how Jesus did it.

INTRODUCTION  As we continue on our journey with Jesus, we are going to stop with Jesus by a well.  At this well we will find a woman whom once she encounters Jesus, she will never be the same and because of this meeting.  At first glance, this encounter does not look ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destined To Win

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2016

We are destined to win through Christ’s cross, through Christ’s power, and through our death (Seedthoughts from Bible Hub at: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/adeney/victory_and_rest.htm)

HoHum: At the 2002 Winter Olympics, there were five finalist for the Men’s 1000 Meter Speed Skating Race. During the final lap, the American and Chinese were out front with the Canadian and Korean skaters hot on their heels. The Australia trailed behind for last place. They came around the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Win

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 4, 2008

This is an exhortation for those who feel like they were "born to lose", explaining that losers aren’t born, they are made. God made us all for good works....

Open your Bibles this morning to 2 Tim 3 Do any of you remember the comic strip called "The Born Loser" I don’t know.....it may still be around..... I haven’t looked at the comic section of the paper in a while..... but its a comic strip about a man named Brutus Thornapple...... ...and he’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 16, 2002

A positive Christian attitude will determine your success in life and your success in eternity.

Sermon.387 See # 977, 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 "A Winning Attitude" Text: Philippians 3:14 President John F. Kennedy made a now famous speech to Congress on May 25, 1961. At the time we were far behind the Soviet Union in the space race. President Kennedy challenged Congress and our nation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Winning At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2012

Do you want to win at work? Then obey your earthly boss, but work for your heavenly Boss. Put Christ at the center of your work, then you will find purpose and peace at the center of your life.

One of my favorite cartoons in the Sunday paper is Dilbert. It’s a spoof on the contemporary office scene, created by Scott Adams. Some time ago, he wrote a book, called The Dilbert Principle, which contains “Dilbert’s Laws of Work”: Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Destined To Win

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015

God wants us to win at life and has made this possible through Jesus Christ.

July 26 Sermon for CATM - Destined to Win You were made to win. You are destined to win. God has given you everything you need in Christ in order to excel, to succeed at life, and for all eternity. This message is entitled “Destined to win”, and I hope that by the time we finish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Losing To Win"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008

Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Running A Contagious Race Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

Using Paul as our example, this message considers the race that we as Christians must run in order to be contagiuos in our lives.

INTRODUCTION This is week 4 of our series Becoming Contagious. Today we look at ‘RUNNING A CONTAGIOUS RACE’ taken from 1 Corinthians 9:19-27. Paul in our passage today is talking about our example, our method, our witness and the way in which we live. They way others look at us and the way we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

It's A Worthy Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 4, 2018

If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Are you running? If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Did you know that? And Are you running the race well?

It’s a worthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 Story of someone who was running for their or someone’s life… Hebrews 12:1-3 Are you a runner? I ran track and cross country in high school. When I got out of college and moved to Houston to work for Shell, I began to run to maintain my health and weight. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Communication Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 6, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for communication with God in spiritual warfare.

Winning Communication Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:41, Mark 14:38, Luke 22:46, Matthew 26:36-45, James 5:16 April 25, 2004 I. For the last few weeks I have been talking about the armor of God. A. We have seen where God’s Word says that we are in a battle. 1. There is spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

"The Race Of Life” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Losers Win! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 19, 2018

When you fail, don’t try to save yourself. Instead, realize you’re a loser (we all are), and rely on the Lord to turn your failure into victory!

Recently, I came across some cynical observations on life and work: Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool; the early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese; borrow money from a pessimist – they don't expect it back; if at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free