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  • Jerry Pawloski avatar

    Spirit Of A Hero

    Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    Running the Race in Corinthians 9: 23-27 and the spirit of the athlete and the spirit of the Christian.

    Title: Spirit of a Hero Text: 1 Corinthians 9: 23-27 Background The Corinthian culture to which Paul was speaking was worse than any Liberty Avenue or port town that we can think of today. It was a hub of international trade. People of from all over the word passed through this sea port town. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    The Secret To Winning

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,266 views

    God has a prosperous future for His children and each of us are to run the race set before us. The problem is that most of us don’t know or we forget that we’re in a race

    Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning is a habit and so is losing.” God has a prosperous future for His children and each of us are to run the race set before us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Haines avatar

    The Story Of The Moral Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,950 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
     | 4,785 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

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    I Want To Run

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,323 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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    The Victor's Crown

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,791 views

    >We have a purpose—to finish the race >We have a plan—strict training >We have a prize—a crown of glory

    “The Victor’s Crown” I Cor 9:24-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Introduction: During the Athens Olympics, the Today Show had a “Greek Word of the Day”. Today’s word is stefanos, meaning wreath or crown. This word has several meanings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Evangelism Depends On You Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,670 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

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,043 views

    An Usher’s Anniversary Message

    Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Garage Door Evangelism

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    This sermon deals with new methods of evangelism in the 21st century.

    “Garage Door Evangelism” I Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRODUCTION: In Dary Northrop’s book, Garage Door Evangelism, he discusses some new ways to “do church” in the 21st century. He says that often churches give a picture of perfection--only the beautiful Front Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • douglas dudley avatar

    What About The Superbowl Of Life? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,055 views

    THERE IS AN ANALOGY THAT CAN BE MADE BETWEEN WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL IN FOOTBALL AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE.

    WHAT ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE? TEXT- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A great preacher, who had a lot of influence on me, gave me the following advice. He said, “Doug, I have found it better to preach on a topic that is relevant for the day or event that is taking place. I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go For The (Lasting) Gold!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    Go for the (Lasting) Gold! 1) Be disciplined 2) Stay focused

    “Go for the Gold!” That’s exactly what hundreds of athletes intend to do the next couple of weeks at the Winter Olympics in Torino (Turin), Italy. What does it take to win a gold medal? It takes discipline and focus. If you haven’t had the discipline to train hard for years, you don’t stand a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kingdom Running

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

    February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,919 views

    This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

    BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Running To Win Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,238 views

    Our journey of faith is a race, and we must run that race to win.

    Running to Win Text: 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,976 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