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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
     | 6,489 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

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Run The Race

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,861 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

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Run The Good Race Series

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,063 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparation For Perfection

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,045 views

    Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

    Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Disciplined Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,161 views

    6th in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church

    Sermon for 2/18/2001 Disciplined Titus 1:8 Introduction: At 86, Jack La Lanne has dipped, chinned, pushed, pulled, and lifted more often than anyone in recorded history. His present training regimen is tailor-made for only superheroes. While many of his contemporaries are content to sit on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    I Corithians 9:19-27

    THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    This was a sermon that I preached for some new chaplains. It could be turned into a good sermon for a civilian setting with a different illustration.

    Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 We’ve been through a lot in our pasts. We’ve all gone to school for a long time. We have some very successful civilian ministries. In the last five weeks – we’ve gone through some good training Now what? What do we do now? It would be easy to sit on our laurels. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    Sermon is next in series on Disciplines for disciples. Message examines the importance of discipline. Addresses fasting/denial/and gluttony. Expanded outline.

    PAYING THE PRICE TO WIN Disciplines for Disciples - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 All of you except Jean Wilson, may remember this passage from last week. Last week we looked at the importance of striving to win. My friends, you and I are in a race. We are called to be winners. We are called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Race

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    Paul teaches us that we are all in a race..there are no spectators.

    The Race - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 From time to time as I prepare for our Sunday Worship sermon time, God tells me that I need to reveal little secrets about myself. The problems is that sometimes I am afraid that since we are still getting to know each other it might give some of you an excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Striving To Win Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    A look at excellence as a Christian. How to win in the race of Christianity.

    STRIVING TO WIN The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. The race is run over a grueling course covering 26 miles, 385 yards. In order to run in that prestigious race, you must have either won a sanctioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Racing To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    We are commanded to follow in the footsteps of the LORD Jesus and that the Christian life is similar to a race which we are running.

    “RACING TO BE LIKE JESUS” 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 1. The Motive of the Race is to win the PRIZE which is to be like Jesus. (v. 24) Galatians 2:2; 5:7; Philippians 2:16; 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Hebrews 12:2; James 1:12; Psalm 19:5; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Jeremiah 12:5; John 6:27; Acts 20:24; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    "Nike"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    As Christians we can have the victory in the Race oflife

    “NIKE” Text: 1Cor 9:24-27. Intro: I guess you are wondering why this message is called” Nike”? right? You probably think I am referring to a brand of athletic wear or running shoes don’t you? I think that some people think that if you are wearing Nike shoes while running a race or playing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Run To Win

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    Some of us think that we are doing good because we are in the race but we really need to run to win.

    Run To Win Scripture Reference: I Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) I Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Patient Urgency

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 4,389 views

    Challenging Christians to the Mission of evangelism, and putting it first.

    A Patient Urgency Nov. 2/3, 2002 Intro: "Everyone seemed confident that the ship was all right," recalled first-class passenger Henry Sleeper Harper. At last, however, the call came for all passengers to come up on deck wearing their life belts, and soon after midnight, Captain Smith directed crew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    You Can Be A Winner For God

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    We can run the race and receive the prize

    YOU CAN BE A WINNER FOR GOD - I COR.9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A. Paul has his running shoes on in I Cor.9 1. He is running towards the finish line determined to finish well 2. He knows his reward is great, and he must not lose it. B. His Message for us is YOU CAN BE A WINNER FOR GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ