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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 35,888 views

    A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

    Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 49,325 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
     | 21,530 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

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Becoming All Things To All People Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    The message teaches us that one of the keys to reaching the lost is to "become all things to all people."

    Becoming all things to all People I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: (v. 19, 22b) I. We don’t have to do anything. A. Once you become a Christian, no one can tell you that you need to follow some “do’s and don’ts” to get to heaven. B. Works salvation vs. Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    I Am Made All Things

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,252 views

    AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE MUST DENY OURSELVES IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS A SERVANT.

    I AM MADE ALL THINGS INTRODUCTION THE APOSTLE PAUL SHOWS US OF THE ACT OF SELF - DENIAL AND SERVITUDE. THE ACT DENYING ONESELF OF THE PRESERNT POSSIBILITIES AND BENEFITS. IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS SERVANT. NOT BECAUSE HE HAD PAYED FOR IT BUT THAT HE COULD BRING SOMEONE TO CHRIST TO THEM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Ferrell avatar

    Being Culturally Relevant

    Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 47,977 views

    With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

    October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Things For The Cause Of Christ

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    What a heart this man, Paul, had for the cause of Christ. He would give up whatever he could so that others could know Jesus and be saved!

    1 Cor. 9:23 And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow partaker of it. Did you hear about the UT guys that went hunting? One of the tackles and the quarterback from UT went hunting and as they are walking in the woods suddenly the quarterback falls to the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In Godliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    Based on Series #3 in Pursuing Spiritual Transformtion by Willow Creek & Zondervan

    Growing in Godliness 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Growth Introduction: Fifty years ago, we began to orient our lives around one of the great growth avoidance inventions of all time: the Television. You didn’t have to think, focus your attention, or follow a closely reasoned chain of thought when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Patient Urgency

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    God calls us to apprenticeship. Evangelism (the mission) is more important than our own personal spiritual growth; demonstrated through Abraham, Moses, Peter, Paul; and with a focus on 1 cor 9.

    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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Green Eggs, Ham And The Gospel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,916 views

    Looks at the need to use various means for reaching people with the Gospel

    I am Sam, Sam I am That Sam-I-am, that Sam-I-am! I do not like that Sam-I-am! Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham Would you like them here or there? I would not like them here or there, I would not like them anywhere, I do not like green ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    A Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 336 ratings
     | 15,663 views

    The church is most relevant when God's people live relevant lives.

    - Well, all of you have probably been closely watching the presidential campaign over the past several months. And probably most of you have already made up your minds as to who you are going to vote for whether that be Bush, or Gore, or Nader, or Buchanan. And some of you may have even watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    Life is similar to the Olympics.

    THE GAME OF LIFE I Cor. 9:24-27 INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Series Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    Life is like a world series ball game.

    THE WORLD SERIES 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.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 124,388 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
     | 53,177 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