Sermons on Work To Win Souls:

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

Destined To Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores God's divine design for our lives, the importance of overcoming deceptive forces, and claiming the victory through faith in Christ Jesus.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a wonderful blessing to be here with you, assembled in unity and love, beneath the banner of our risen Savior. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the shared grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21

Topics: God's Victory, Mankind

Run To Win

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 6, 2025

We are not in the Olympics or the Isthmian games. Still, we’re all running and we’re all busy. But are we running toward the right thing? What race are you running right now? Are you running the rat race of a hectic life, or are you running the race for heaven?

Alba 7-6-2025 RUN TO WIN I Corinthians 9:24-27 Herm Edwards, former coach of the New York Jets, was best known for his leadership and motivational abilities, which helped shape not just the teams he coached, but also the players who respected him. His most memorable moment with the Jets came in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running To Win

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

Three choices that will keep you out of the winners circle.

January 2005 Dakota Community Church Running To Win Introduction: 2Timothy 2: 3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

"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

How To Witness Effectively Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 28, 2009

Another lesson on Soul Winning

HOW TO WITNESS EFFECTIVELY MATT. 28:19-20 MATT.4:18-22 Soul winners are not born. They are not some special group. They do not have a special talent. God has not just chosen a few to be great soul winners. Acts 10:34 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted But Winning Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 9, 2024

All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop!

Church in the City – Chapter 10 Tempted but Winning October 13, 2024 All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop! Paul was about to remind the “educated and modern” Corinthians that they were being tempted with the same things the Israelites had struggled with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 103:13-14, Luke 4:13-14, James 4:7, Hebrews 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The War Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2003

We are in a battle. The church is an army, not a hospital, and we signed up for a battle-ship not a cruise liner. But how can we win in the battle of life and faith? This passage shows how.

Winning the war Mk5:1-20 WBC 31/08/03pm I think we forget what a battle the Christian faith is! - join up for this luxury cruiser that will take us to heaven - find it’s a sleek battleship and - God isn’t particularly sympathetic when we say we don’t like the ‘heat of the day’… battle To ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Obama Wins!"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2008

Reveals the Christian’s response to the election.

“Obama Wins!” November 9th, 2008 1 Peter 2:13-17; Romans 13:1-7 Obama wins! The newspaper shouts out at me Wednesday morning. The news commentators are virtually dancing in glee on TV. The gays in San Francisco are literally dancing in the street. The TV shows the terrorist and our enemies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Holiness

Striving To Win

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012

Doing our best for the Lord

Striving to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-9:27 1st Ever US Gold in Judo Kayla Harrison Gabby Douglas Team and Individual Gold Michael Phelps 21 medals! 17 Gold! Our text says: 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. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goal To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

This message is based on the Olympic Games. It deals with life’s situations.

THE GOAL TO WIN Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: The American Olympic basketball team, made up of college players, made a mediocre showing at Seoul, Korea, in the 1988 summer games. Back home, people were greatly disappointed, especially since other teams sported professional athletes. The Olympic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Race To Win Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2008

We MUST do more than race to race, we need to race to win!

INTRODUCTION • PLAY “I RUN” VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I have enjoyed examining the “Amazing Race” with you over the past three week! Today we are going to conclude our examination of the “Amazing Race” by taking a look at the concept of Racing to Win! • In October of 2002 Herm Edwards then coach of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risking To Win

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 29, 2005

Living a life of faith requires risk. Intelligent risk. Holding on to comfort zones and familiar territory will not move us forward to achieve great things for God.

“Risking to Win” Matthew 9:18-26 Verse 21 (The Msg): “You took a risk of faith” Motivational speaker, Jim McCormick, is a former corporate Chief Operating Officer, MBA, and holder of three skydiving World Records and member of a successful skydiving expedition to the North Pole. He observes: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Plan To Win! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2008

Intentionally plan to win!

PLAN TO WIN! I Corinthians 9.24 S: Church Purpose Th: Plan to Win! Pr: INTENTIONALLY PLAN TO WIN! ?: How? How do we win? KW: Movement TS: We will find in our study the movement we must make in order to fulfill our plan to win. Type: Proposition The ____ movement ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

5 elements for running and winning in your Christian race

RUNNING TO WIN Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro: When I study a message I try to address these six questions. Who was it written to and who is doing the writing, what is the subject that is being discussed, when was it written, where was it written, why was it written and how was it written. I feel like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational