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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Meekness: The Bit And Bridle Syndrome

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,263 views

    The reward of meekness, of being controlled by the Holy Spirit, is the assurance that when Christ returns and ushers in the new creation, we will be there to rejoice with the saints and enjoy God’s presence forever.

    I saw a segment on TV the other day about a feature in Cleo magazine which lists Australia’s 50 most eligible bachelors. As you can imagine, they were the epitome of what you might describe as desirable young men. They were the sort who get elected as the school captain, or who get leading parts in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
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    Doing whatever it takes to spread the Gospel

    Epiphany 5—1 Corinthians 9 19-23 - Whatever it takes Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Meeting People Where They Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 21,570 views

    Why, how, when, where and to whom are Christians called to witness?

    1 Corinthians 9:16-23 “Meeting People Where They Are” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” He doesn’t tell us to preach the good news ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Training To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,579 views

    A message based on the 1996 Olympic Games. The message deals with life’s challenges.

    THE TRAINING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRO: I wonder if anyone here has ever run a marathon? The closest I ever came to doing that was trying to get away from my mother when she was chasing me with a switch. Maybe your experience was different. Anyone who has studied Olympic history knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honorable Mention

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    As believers, we ought to be going for the best of show rather than settling for honorable mention in our relationship with Jesus

    my dad and I used to enter as many pictures as was legal in the photography exhibition here at the fair. It would take us, or my dad anyway, weeks to get all of the pictures ready - enlarging those that needed it, mounting them on to the correct size of cardboard, filling in the entry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When I See A Runner Smile

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,899 views

    Maybe our churches aren’t overflowing because Christians make servanthood look painful.

    When I See A Runner Smile Introduction: When I was a freshman in High School my dad really wanted me to be involved in a sport. I had played baseball in little league, and in middle school and wasn’t real thrilled with the idea of playing High School ball. Basketball was out of the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saved To Save

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 22,020 views

    God wants us to set aside our likes and preferences for the benefit of those who don’t know Him yet.

    “Saved to Save” 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    I Want To Run

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    Do you want to walk, jog, or run with Jesus Christ? He’s running, why are you walking?

    I Corinthians 9 Jeremy Farmer Pomona Assembly of God AM Service - May 5, 20021 Corinthians 9 19Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 35,638 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

  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 49,130 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
     | 21,411 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

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    Becoming All Things To All People Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    The message teaches us that one of the keys to reaching the lost is to "become all things to all people."

    Becoming all things to all People I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: (v. 19, 22b) I. We don’t have to do anything. A. Once you become a Christian, no one can tell you that you need to follow some “do’s and don’ts” to get to heaven. B. Works salvation vs. Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Parable Of The Three Baseball Fans

    Contributed by James Chandler on May 19, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 18,613 views

    This is a parable that I created to illustrate the different types of people responding to Christ.

    The Parable of the Three Baseball Fans I Corinthians 9:24-27 NOTE: Before I entered the auditorium, I changed into a baseball uniform. As the organist played and the people sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” I entered the auditorium and walked up on stage. I loved seeing the surprised look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Running To Win

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    encouragement to press on

    Running To Win? By Kenny McKinley 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Read 1st Corinthians 9:24-27) The other day I got my Sports Illustrated magazine in the mail, and they told me that my subscription was about to run out. Which kind of got me a little anxious because the only reason that I get Sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Freedom To Restrict Our Freedom Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    Freedom isn’t everything. Make sure the freedom we hang onto includes the freedom to win others for hrist ansd the freedom to love other Christians even above ourselves.

    A Small Confession... I have something to confess to you today. Something that may forever change the way you look at me. Something that may lower me in your esteem. I like to watch Jerry Springer. What really interests me is how the participants see their right to free speech. Because they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican