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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 32,151 views

    A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

    Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Do Doors Open?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,791 views

    We discuss waiting on doors to ministry to open.

    HOW DO I GET MINISTRY DOORS TO OPEN? BY Wade Martin Hughes,Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Cor. 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Subj: ministry Date: 7/24/2002 2:14:06 PM Central Standard Time From: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 45,876 views

    Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

    Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 19,189 views

    The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.

    LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Knight avatar

    We Have An Example

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,479 views

    Christ is our example for outreach.

    We Have An Example "To The Jews I Am A Jew" I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: Being called an alien, different Times of being different -feelings, experiences As Christians we are different: John 17: 14,16 "I have given them your word; and the world has hated them because they are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Beyond The Sunday Face

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 15, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    There is such falseness in American churches today. Most relationships are merely a façade. In this “throw-away society” the Church lacks transparency, “realness”. As a result we have become oblivious to the needs of others.

    Beyond the Sunday Face · Some will not like this sermon today. · Some will you be mad at me for preaching this. · The Holy Spirit is going to challenge everyone of us. · There is such falseness in American churches today. · Most relationships are merely a façade. · In this “throw-away society” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #9fruit Of The Spirit Self Control Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    We are studing the fruit of the Spirit, this study is self control.

    #9 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: TEMPERANCE / SELF-CONTROL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Practicing What We Preach

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    The charge of hypocrisy, of not being sincere and genuine, of not practicing what we preach, is a charge that continues to plague the church

    Once there was a pair of identical twin brothers; one was a pastor, and the other was a physician. It was almost impossible to tell the two men apart. A woman approached one of them on the street and asked, "Are you the one who preaches?" "No," came the answer, "I'm the one who practices." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    Life is similar to the Olympics.

    THE GAME OF LIFE I Cor. 9:24-27 INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Series Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    Life is like a world series ball game.

    THE WORLD SERIES GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,653 views

    Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

    Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

    Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hanging With The Wrong Crowd

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,501 views

    This message challenges the people of God to be willing to endure the same criticism our Lord endured from those who are modern day Pharisees - "He eats with sinners". We are challenged to touch the live of those in the "wrong crowd" with the message of

    (Elab = Elaborate point) (Trans = Transition) Luke 15:1-7 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 "What man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outreach Evangelism

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 15,586 views

    Is Outreach Evangelism a Compromise of the Great Commission?

    The "outreach" approach to evangelism and inviting people to church has become a fast-growing phenomenon in recent years. In light of that fact it has also come under heavy criticism with such accusations as “they are compromising the Great Commission to please people" or, "they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 2,457 views

    Like Paul, We need to do whatever it takes to reach the lost.

    WHATEVER IT TAKES-- By Chuck Hendrix I Cor. 9:19-23 Introduction: "Geronamo Goldsteen, but my friends call me bubba" Let’s review Priorities of-- 1) Christ John 3:17 2) Preacher-- Tim. "Preach the word" 3) Church -- Mat. 28:19-20; I Peter 3:15 ILL. LIFE SAVING STATIONS.... they lost sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ