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  • John McCurry avatar

    Finish Strong

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 28,555 views

    The importance of finishing this race for Christ strong in faith, at year end the importance of finishing strong so that we begin with a great impact on the new year

    Saturday, December 30, 2006 Finish Strong NIV 1Co 9:24 ¶ 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. 2Tim. 4 I have heard a lot about the retail stores hoping to finish the year out with Strong Sales to make the year a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Nike"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
     | 3,020 views

    As Christians we can have the victory in the race of life.

    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 game that you are certain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Running the race of life

    INTRO: Pastor and I driving Josh football game, notice Shannon running. Thank the Lord that I was not out there running, but as I began to reflect came to the conclusion that we’re all in a race – the race of life. TITLE: The Race of Life TEXT: I Corinthians 9:24-27 (READ) I. Race of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Patient Urgency

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 4,193 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

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Are You Sold Out For Christ

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    Living a life that is centered on Christ.

    1 Corinthians 9:19-27 “Being Sold Out For Christ” • X games, kids diving (having no regard for yourself in order to accomplish your objective.) I. Put Others First (19, 22b) A. Christian liberty  how we use it, or in this case set it aside for the benefit of others. B. That starts by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Offer Them Water

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    To refocus the church on our primary job: taking the Water of Life to a world without Jesus.

    Offer them water Purpose: To refocus the church on our purpose: "Go into all the world, preaching the Gospel." 1. (Hold up an ordinary glass of water) Let’s talk about water for a minute. A regular lukewarm glass of water isn’t very appealing. It doesn’t sound very good, does it? But run 4 or 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Run To Win

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,179 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

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    A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,268 views

    Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

    (synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Flexible Christians

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,069 views

    Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

    Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Definite Aim

    Contributed by Allen Speegle on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,630 views

    Most people live and die without discovering their purpose for being on earth. This message will help believers easily identify their gifting by asking a few simple qiestons.

    Living With Definite Aim 1Cor.9:26 Therefore I do not run uncertainly without definite aim. (AMP) Acts 26:16-18 I have appeared unto you for this purpose: • (V-16) to make you a minister • (V-17) sending you to the gentiles • (V-18) to open their eyes to truth 2Tim.4:7 I have fought a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Flesh-

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    word study on the flesh

    Study on the word “flesh” Icorinthians 9:27—your flesh must be defeated and brought under subjection James 3:2—if you would be perfect, keep your tongue and body under subjection, you must learn to let Spirit win, and flesh lose. Matthew 16:17—flesh and blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Compelled Towards Ministry Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    This message explores the importance of taking our ministry for Christ seriously.

    COMPELLED TOWARDS MINISTRY 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-27 INTRODUCTION: As Paul opens up this section of Scripture, what we see here is Paul’s seriousness about serving Jesus. From the very beginning we see such powerful words as “compelled”, “belonging to Jesus”, “by all possible means”, “strict ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Fairy Tales

    Contributed by James May on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    Not just our youth, but many members of the church, tend to live life like it’s a fairy tale. Life is real, and the race must be finished and won.

    FAIRY TALES Youth Rally Sermon By Pastor Jim may Some of you here are living a fairy tale life! I know, I know, you are sitting there already saying, “Oh yeah, how can my life be a fairy tale? Everything isn’t perfect. Going to school every day and then having to do all that homework is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Winning Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,622 views

    Churches and Christians are great at writing mission statements. But how do we know if we’re winning or not? How do you keep score in Christian walk?

    Mission: Impossible Part 1 “Winning” Introduction If I were to ask you this morning, “what is the mission of . . . “… the Washington Redskins?” What would you say? (Answer) To Win the Super Bowl. How do you know if they are accomplishing their mission? (Answer) Whether or not they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joshua Pinto avatar

    Haciendo Un Campeón - Disciplina – Parte 2 Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,027 views

    Muchas veces se piensa que la palabra disciplina es una palabra fea, una palabra no deseable, pero cuando miramos la disciplina con una perspectiva correcta esta llega a ser una cosa muy bella. Si seriamente estamos considerando ser campeones para Cristo

    Haciendo Un Campeón Disciplina – Parte 2 1 Corintios 9:24-27 “24 ¿No sabéis que los que corren en el estadio, todos a la verdad corren, pero uno solo se lleva el premio? Corred de tal manera que lo obtengáis. 25 Todo aquel que lucha, de todo se abstiene; ellos, a la verdad, para recibir una corona ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God