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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,897 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

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,921 views

    Our lives – whoever we may be - are futile wastes of time and resources unless they produce something meaningful. The more meaningful and lasting our production, the more significant and worthwhile are our lives. The more significant and worthwhile are

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” (1 Cor. 9:19-27) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 3, 2009 AM 1.) WHICH IS MORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    Sermon is next in series on Disciplines for disciples. Message examines the importance of discipline. Addresses fasting/denial/and gluttony. Expanded outline.

    PAYING THE PRICE TO WIN Disciplines for Disciples - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 All of you except Jean Wilson, may remember this passage from last week. Last week we looked at the importance of striving to win. My friends, you and I are in a race. We are called to be winners. We are called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Race

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Paul teaches us that we are all in a race..there are no spectators.

    The Race - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 From time to time as I prepare for our Sunday Worship sermon time, God tells me that I need to reveal little secrets about myself. The problems is that sometimes I am afraid that since we are still getting to know each other it might give some of you an excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Crowns!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    5 CROWNS WE SHOULD BE SEEKING

    1 Corinthians 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.2 Timothy 2:5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    Outbreak: 'spectator Disease' Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,662 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

  • Daniel Haas avatar

    Athletic Gospel

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Feb 28, 2009
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     | 3,354 views

    A Good Turn Daily is easier said than done - make sure you take care of your fitness and prayerlife first. Create for yourself a daily personal victory, because we need tons of perishable wreaths to feel good.

    NIKE - Shoe - Goddess of victory - well known to the people of Corinth - A little odd for us at church, because typically we would prefer humbleness and such, Jesus teaching: many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. - 1John 5:4 What does our faith give us overcoming the world? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • David Owens avatar

    What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

    Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: United Methodist Practices Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,807 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

  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,877 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

  • Dan Brown avatar

    A Life Of Phenomenal Growth Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,185 views

    Spiritual growth is the process of training to live like X

    Sermon 4/18/04-The Life You’ve Always Wanted: A Life of Phenomenal Growth Hook: Play training montage clip from Rocky movie ending with Rocky running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Turn to I Cor. 9:24-27 Training-to arrange your life around certain exercises and experiences that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Champions For Christ

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,541 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

  • Steve Taylor avatar

    Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,805 views

    We must be willing to give up our rights, and discipline our bodies to see that we are not an obstacle to the gospel.

    Rights, Rewards, and Responsibilities 1 Corinthians 9 In America we are told that we should value our rights above almost everything else. To be an American is to be free. To be free is to be able to speak freely, write freely, and worship freely. It is a true blessing to be free. We believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Growing Into The Race Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 10, 2006
     | 2,910 views

    For some reason, it makes perfect sense to most of us, to not try and run the Boston Marathon without proper training. But when it comes to our relationship with Christ, we make the decision to follow Him and think that we can just sit back and enjoy the

    If you guys can remember what we talked about two weeks ago, we began to look at our mission statement – Living to Grow, Serve, Worship, and Share. We spent the majority of our time focusing on the importance of “living together.” For starters we talked about that this was a major component to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Disciple's Habits: Spiritual Disciplines" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,067 views

    What disciplines should characterize the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ?

    When we began this series on discipleship, we did so by looking to Hebrews 12:1-2, where we learned that discipleship is all about becoming more like Jesus. That is our goal in spiritual growth. In that passage, the writer likens the process of discipleship to being in a race. In our text for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist