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  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 48,530 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

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    You Can Be A Winner For God

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,470 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

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    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
     | 21,297 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
     | 12,276 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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    Moments Of Decision - Part One Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    Wouldn’t you agree with me that we really do need to be a better testimony for Christ, and to be better prepared to speak boldly for our Savior and Lord?

    MOMENT OF DECISION - Part Two - Last week we began looking at the powerful testimony of the Apostle Paul. In the book of Acts, we saw the strength and courage of Paul as he testified to the Roman Governor, Felix. No doubt, Paul was faced with imprisonment and perhaps being executed for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honorable Mention

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,216 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

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    When I See A Runner Smile

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,807 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

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Saved To Save

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 21,345 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
     | 3,111 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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    Believers Run God's Race

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    EPIPHANY 3(B) - Believers run God’s race while God provides purpose / prize and God supplies strength / success.

    BELIEVERS RUN GOD’S RACE (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 - January 23, 2005 - EPIPHANY 3 INTRO: We are all involved in racing. We race to work, school, and many other appointments. We may have even raced this morning to get ready for worship in God’s house. Mankind is often called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Super Bowl Sunday: God's First Half

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,547 views

    This was designed to get people back Sunday night, and with enthusiasm. Powerpoint at website.

    God’s First Half 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Philip. 3:12-14 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom. [Promo at end of AM Service, referring to this PM Sermon]: Tonite’s festivities will go on as usual, rain or shine. We’ll call it “God’s First Half,” and we’ll make Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Emmons avatar

    Servant Evangelism

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,177 views

    Message on Servant Evangelism. Are we doing this thing right?

    Showing God’s Love In a Practical Way. WHO are we trying to REACH The Apostle Paul challenged Christians to relate to all people for the sake of spreading the gospel. The heart of Paul’s message was that Christians learn to understand each individual so that we might share our faith with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Pawloski avatar

    Spirit Of A Hero

    Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,588 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

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Effective Leadership Requires Total Devotion Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    A look at some of the building blocks needed for effective leadership.

    What’s most important to you? If you were to list out the top ten most important things in your life what would be on top? You are probably wondering why I am asking such a penetrating question. The reason is that God is concerned with what we are, not just what we do. So many Christians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ