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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 34,851 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

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    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 48,351 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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Running To Win Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,935 views

    Our journey of faith is a race, and we must run that race to win.

    Running to Win Text: 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Garage Door Evangelism

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    This sermon deals with new methods of evangelism in the 21st century.

    “Garage Door Evangelism” I Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRODUCTION: In Dary Northrop’s book, Garage Door Evangelism, he discusses some new ways to “do church” in the 21st century. He says that often churches give a picture of perfection--only the beautiful Front Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Outbreak: 'spectator Disease' Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,485 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

  • David Owens avatar

    What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,922 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

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    Disciplines Of The Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,377 views

    Two disciplines of the faith. 1. Tithing 2. Water Baptism

    DISCIPLINES OF THE FAITH 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 ACTS 8:26-38 DISCLAIMER: THIS SERMON WAS GLEANED FROM SERMON CENTRAL AND PRIVATE STUDY INTRO- ***THIS MORNING I WANT TO RETURN TO THE THEME OF DISCIPLESHIP. WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Lessons From Paul's Apostleship" 1 Cor. 9 Pt 9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,254 views

    Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the Kingdom of God. He was a messenger of Heaven because he served the Kingdom of God and because his goal was an eternal reward in Heaven not on earth. But as Christia

    “Lessons from Paul’s Apostleship” Opening Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary by Blue Fish TV. We need to decide to live extra-ordinary lives as Christian and be all that we can be for the Lord. Thesis: Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Striving To Win Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    A look at excellence as a Christian. How to win in the race of Christianity.

    STRIVING TO WIN The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. The race is run over a grueling course covering 26 miles, 385 yards. In order to run in that prestigious race, you must have either won a sanctioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,559 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
     | 4,840 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
     | 12,244 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

  • Dan Brown avatar

    A Life Of Phenomenal Growth Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,013 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

  • Steve Taylor avatar

    Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,317 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

  • George Barton avatar

    Five Reasons Why Preachers Should Be Paid

    Contributed by George Barton on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    Gives the five reasons Paul gives in 1 Cor 9 for paying the preacher.

    WHY PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID REVISED 08-05-2006 FIVE REASONS WHY GOSPEL PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 (1 Cor 9:1 NIV) Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? (1 Cor 9:2 NIV) Even though I may not be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist