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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Victor's Crown

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,358 views

    >We have a purpose—to finish the race >We have a plan—strict training >We have a prize—a crown of glory

    “The Victor’s Crown” I Cor 9:24-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Introduction: During the Athens Olympics, the Today Show had a “Greek Word of the Day”. Today’s word is stefanos, meaning wreath or crown. This word has several meanings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Disciple's Habits: Spiritual Disciplines" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 19,685 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

  • Jerry Pawloski avatar

    Spirit Of A Hero

    Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,573 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
     | 3,660 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

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    The Secret To Winning

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,905 views

    God has a prosperous future for His children and each of us are to run the race set before us. The problem is that most of us don’t know or we forget that we’re in a race

    Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning is a habit and so is losing.” God has a prosperous future for His children and each of us are to run the race set before us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Scout Meeting

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,185 views

    How BP’s words equate with the Christian faith

    Scouts’ St George’s Day 2005 1 Cor 9:24-27 24Do 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. 25Everyone 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Spiritual Workouts

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    A topical sermon on spiritual workouts of specific sections of the body (Portions adapted from Dennis Rainey of FamilyLife.com from his book Moments Together for Couples)

    Sermon for 4/24/2005 Spiritual Workouts 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Introduction: From an advertisement in Time Magazine in 1997- My life is hectic! I’m running all day, meetings, phone calls, paperwork, and appointments. I push myself to the limit, fall into bed exhausted, and get up early the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gullick avatar

    Gold Medal Christianity. Let The Games Begin!

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    A sermon that picks up Pauls theme of running the race and uses the modern context of competition to discus running the Christian race.

    Gold medal Christianity. Let the games begin! This week I had to help someone move 2 cubic metres of firewood into a shed. It took about twenty minutes and I think I could do it faster. With training I might be able to get the time down to ten minutes or perhaps seven is not out of the question. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Harvey avatar

    Discipline Of A Champion Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,591 views

    Lessons from Paul comparing the Christian life to a race and how we must have discipline to win the race

    Gold Medal Living “Discipline of a Champion” August 15, 2004 Intro: We have been looking at some characteristics of live a Gold Medal spiritual life. We looked at the need for determination and passion to help us reach the goal for our lives. Today we are looking at the discipline needed in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Like Is Like The Olympics

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 19,457 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 1,471 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olympic Sport

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,990 views

    Paul often compared our living the Christian life to the athletes who participated in the ancient Olympic games. This lesson examines those similarities.

    Do you have the fever yet? No, not the flu! Do you have Olympic fever, yet? August 13th marks the beginning of Olympic competitions in Athens, Greece! 10,500 athletes from 202 nations will be gathering for the games. Upwards of a couple million will travel to watch the contests. Amazingly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • douglas dudley avatar

    What About The Superbowl Of Life? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,615 views

    THERE IS AN ANALOGY THAT CAN BE MADE BETWEEN WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL IN FOOTBALL AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE.

    WHAT ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE? TEXT- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A great preacher, who had a lot of influence on me, gave me the following advice. He said, “Doug, I have found it better to preach on a topic that is relevant for the day or event that is taking place. I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Go For The (Lasting) Gold!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Go for the (Lasting) Gold! 1) Be disciplined 2) Stay focused

    “Go for the Gold!” That’s exactly what hundreds of athletes intend to do the next couple of weeks at the Winter Olympics in Torino (Turin), Italy. What does it take to win a gold medal? It takes discipline and focus. If you haven’t had the discipline to train hard for years, you don’t stand a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kingdom Running

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

    February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist