Sermons about 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

The Need For Self-Discipline

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

based on 357 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#9fruit Of The Spirit Self Control Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

based on 105 ratings

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We are studing the fruit of the Spirit, this study is self control.

#9 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: TEMPERANCE / SELF-CONTROL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run The Good Race Series

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001

based on 20 ratings

| 11,906 views

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparation For Perfection

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001

based on 29 ratings

| 3,905 views

Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money And Kingdom - Crunch Time!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 18, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Our resources are meant for results in the kingdom, not our security in this world. How do you tell that to God’s people?

February 17, 2002 This past Wednesday 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 problem came when she got to Randolph Street, near the bank. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Running The Race

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 11,070 views

The question is not if we will run the race, but how we will run; not if we will enter the race, but how we will run.

1 Cor 9:24-27 Running the Race When I was a young CPT in the army - I was sent to Fort Sill, Ok - For Officers Advanced Course - I was to be in the school for 6 months - Now I had come from Fort Ord, CA and the 7th Division - And we were a very physical division - Our division commander loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Tent Making... Or More? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

based on 20 ratings

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What is God’s ideal for pastoral ministry? He gives us more than an indication in 1 Corinthians 9.

Tent Making, or More? October 13, 2001 Over the past decade or so, a lot of discussion about ministry has been about whether or not ministers should be tent makers or fully supported. As we are aware, in many denominations, including our own, financial conditions seem to encourage the support of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿cuál Resistente Eres Tú?

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jul 10, 2004

based on 91 ratings

| 2,675 views

Si pudieras evaluar tu vida y miraras en cuantas ocasiones te has determinado continuar hasta el final sin importar los conflictos. En cuantas ocasiones te has dado por vencido y has finalizado o cambiado todo. Piensa por un momento ¿cuál es la salida mas

Introducción: Si pudieras evaluar tu vida y miraras en cuantas ocasiones te has determinado continuar hasta el final sin importar los conflictos. En cuantas ocasiones te has dado por vencido y has finalizado o cambiado todo. Piensa por un momento ¿cuál es la salida mas fácil? Correr hasta el final ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

based on 204 ratings

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The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

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 position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 1,679 views

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtue Of Self-Control (10 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 29, 2003

based on 246 ratings

| 30,667 views

Self-control is not when I control my "self". It when my "self" is controlled by the Holy Spirit.

The Virtue of Self-Control Part 10 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (I appreciate the sermon "Strawberry of Self-Control" by James Westervelt, which is on this site. His outline inspired me as I prepared this message. I encourage you read his sermon as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Courageous Fishing Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 3, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 5,187 views

This sermon stresses the importance of Christians changing to become more like the lost in order to save the lost.

1 Corinthians Courageous Fishing 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 April 6, 2003 INTRO: A. [Courageous Fishers of Men, Citation: Eugene A Maddox, Interlachen, Florida; source: The Perfect Storm] The movie, The Perfect Storm, well described the dangers of the fishing industry through the eyes of the crew of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compelled Towards Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,199 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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Godliness Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 9,699 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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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