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  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 49,142 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

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,417 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

  • Mark Haines avatar

    The Story Of The Moral Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    Jesus’ "parables" brought EVERYDAY experiences along side ETERNAL truths and this is the first sermon in a series that brings NASCAR next to Christian life.

    Selected Exposition #108 Series: NASCAR Comes to Church Title: The Story of the Moral Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living according to God’s Pattern Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to consider his pattern for life in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 1)

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    Four demands are placed on belivers who desire to win the race of the Christian life.

    Shiloh Bible Church Introduction America is a sports-crazed society. And various cities in the US vie for the honor of being known as the sports city. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Ron Rapoport writes: “The thing I like most about writing sports in Chicago is that there is no off season. Wake up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 2)

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,481 views

    Reward for successfully running the race of the Christian life

    Introduction Here it is—my one and only sports trophy. [Show trophy] I played football in high school and our team was okay—nothing like Southern Columbia or Berwick. We never won a championship. And I played lacrosse as well. Our school fared better in lacrosse, but we could never seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Disciple's Habits: Spiritual Disciplines" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,038 views

    What disciplines should characterize the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ?

    When we began this series on discipleship, we did so by looking to Hebrews 12:1-2, where we learned that discipleship is all about becoming more like Jesus. That is our goal in spiritual growth. In that passage, the writer likens the process of discipleship to being in a race. In our text for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Evangelism Depends On You Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,614 views

    Christians should be compelled to evangelize. Christians should compromise to evangelize. Christians should compete in evangelism.

    Evangelism Depends on You 1 Corinthians 9:16–27 INTRODUCTION During the preparations for an evangelistic crusade in Latin America, a very poor, unshaven man came to one of the week-long biblical counseling courses. It was unusual to see a man of this condition attending an in-depth training ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    To Be A Champion

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    Just as with athletics, being a champion in your Christian walk is greatly influenced by your preparations.

    To Be A Champion 1 Cor. 9:24-27 2 Sam. 18:28 I. You must be a part of the team A. Jesus is the coach - the head of the body 1. What He commands we are to do 2. He has given us an open invitation to join Him a. Salvation b. Ministry c. In eternity B. You must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. K. Michael Bryant avatar

    Keep On Going

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,003 views

    A lesson having faith to continue.

    FAITH to run 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Tent Making... Or More? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    What is God’s ideal for pastoral ministry? He gives us more than an indication in 1 Corinthians 9.

    Tent Making, or More? October 13, 2001 Over the past decade or so, a lot of discussion about ministry has been about whether or not ministers should be tent makers or fully supported. As we are aware, in many denominations, including our own, financial conditions seem to encourage the support of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 124,004 views

    Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

    RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Finish Strong And Run The Race

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 52,903 views

    A short end-of-the-year message encouraging us to go into the coming year running strongly.

    Finish Stong and Run the Race Looking ahead to the next year. 1 Cor. 9:24-27. I. Intro. As we come to the close of another year, one’s mind turns to a few things:  Memories of the past year or years.  What’s in store for next year.  Football playoffs.  And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    A Course Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    We train ourselves to run the race ’marked out for us’ if our children are to run this race of faith!

    What Parents Owe Their Children A Course of Discipline November 11, 2001 “Therefore, 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.” Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Getting Crowned

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,318 views

    This speaks of getting rewarded in heaven with crowns, doing things in life that matter in the next one, and why we would lay them down at His feet.

    Revelation 4:1-11 – Getting Crowned A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack. The man asked St. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Fairy Tales

    Contributed by James May on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    Not just our youth, but many members of the church, tend to live life like it’s a fairy tale. Life is real, and the race must be finished and won.

    FAIRY TALES Youth Rally Sermon By Pastor Jim may Some of you here are living a fairy tale life! I know, I know, you are sitting there already saying, “Oh yeah, how can my life be a fairy tale? Everything isn’t perfect. Going to school every day and then having to do all that homework is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible