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  • Tim Diack avatar

    Beginning With The End In Sight

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012
     | 3,811 views

    What would your life look like if it was completely abandoned by God? How are you going to live in such a way that God is the centre of your life?

    Beginning with the End in Sight - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - September 9, 2007 This morning as we have gathered to worship the Lord I am reminded of the fleeting nature of life. It is here today and gone tomorrow, or so it seems. And none of us know the day nor the hour when we’ll be ...read more

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    Fighting Above Your Weight Class

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 8,165 views

    A sermon about going the extra mile.

    1 Corinthians 9:26-27 KJV I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. I. INTRODUCTION—FIGHTING ABOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 72,357 views

    We are called to finish the race, and it takes endurance. We need to be (1) prepared for the struggles that will come, and (2) focus our attention on Jesus. Ministry flows out of a love relationship with Christ. Our vision of Him will enable us to fini

    [Some of the thoughts in this sermon are taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus.] Let’s learn about endurance today. We want to finish strong, not just starting well. I don’t always finish what I start. Chances are I am not alone. • We have unfinished tasks lying around - like a book ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Running To Win In The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,016 views

    Writing the Corinthian believers who lived just 10 miles from the famous Isthmian Games, Paul challenged them not merely to join the race of faith but to be serious about it and run to win. God wants winning believers! In our present sports-crazed world,

    Intro: Perhaps the most remarkable scene in sports is the marathoner’s last lap at the end of a tough 26-mile race. As the exhausted runner presses to the finish line, the crowd in the Olympic stadium cheers him on. With eyes focused on the finish line, the runner fully exerts whatever remaining ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Showing Up At The Gym Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,409 views

    Discipleship will not happen by accident. It requires meaningful practices. It requires meaningful progress. And it requires a meaningful process.

    SHOWING UP AT THE GYM Talking and Listening to God -- Part 4 Isaac Butterworth December 19, 2010 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 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. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What We Can Learn From The London Olympics 2012

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 14, 2012
     | 4,949 views

    What principals can we learn from the olympic athletes that show us how God desires His people to run and win the race of life.

    What we can learn from the London Olympics 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:7 Introduction- We have been in the series “Nuts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Striving To Win

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,181 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Outbreak: 'spectator Disease' Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    This message focuses on the disease of believing that we are just spectators - it encourages Christians to get in the game!

    This week, one of my favorite golf tournaments is being played - its called the Masters. Its a glorious tournament, filled with tradition and drama. The course is in Augusta Georgia and its a beautiful place, the fairways are lush, it has trees and hills, and the greens are like lightening. Its a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: United Methodist Practices Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,872 views

    Ninth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do United Methodists practice?"

    [This sermon was the last in a series on the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The first seven were about the beliefs that all Christians share in common. Because it was preached in a United Methodist Church, we included this sermon about the practices of United Methodists. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Champions For Christ

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,681 views

    Through the power of God we can become Champions: Champions for Christ

    CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST 1 Cor 9:24- 27 I must admit that when I was a child and a younger man the desire to be an Olympic champion burned within me. Every four years I would watch with vigor the Olympic games and would think to myself nothing could be more thrilling than to stand on that center ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    ’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Setting The Pace To Finish Strong

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,946 views

    Running the race of faith requires building a strong foundation on the Word of God and practice.

    January 18, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Subject: Your Christian Walk Title: Setting the Pace to Finish Strong Thirty – nine years ago this May I graduated from high school in Troy, MO. I was an average student. I did well I the classes I wanted to do well in and didn’t do as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    Running to win only makes sense if you’re chasing the right prize

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Disciplines Of The Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,539 views

    Two disciplines of the faith. 1. Tithing 2. Water Baptism

    DISCIPLINES OF THE FAITH 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 ACTS 8:26-38 DISCLAIMER: THIS SERMON WAS GLEANED FROM SERMON CENTRAL AND PRIVATE STUDY INTRO- ***THIS MORNING I WANT TO RETURN TO THE THEME OF DISCIPLESHIP. WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Lessons From Paul's Apostleship" 1 Cor. 9 Pt 9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,643 views

    Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the Kingdom of God. He was a messenger of Heaven because he served the Kingdom of God and because his goal was an eternal reward in Heaven not on earth. But as Christia

    “Lessons from Paul’s Apostleship” Opening Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary by Blue Fish TV. We need to decide to live extra-ordinary lives as Christian and be all that we can be for the Lord. Thesis: Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational