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  • John McCurry avatar

    Finish Strong

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    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

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Are You Sold Out For Christ

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,699 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

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    A Battle Rages Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    A holy fear of the wicked heart of mankind is what is needed in the lives of Christians. Christians who grasp their authority in Christ have a fear of themselves and do not hold the grace of God in contempt.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Title: A Battle Rages Theme: Uncovering the Root of Our Failures Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Chips Are Down

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    Epiphany 5: People in extraordinary situations have demonstrated that responding properly saves lives. Christians also have that privilege - to be all things to all people in order that some might be saved.

    Our oldest son is in the Navy. Last year my son’s submarine, the USS Santa Fe finished a major overhaul and returned to its homeport in Hawaii. When a ship or submarine goes through a major overhaul, it undergoes a series of sea trials and exercises before it deploys. The purpose of those is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Get Out Of The Way!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    The Holy Spirit is hard at work in the lives of others. We need to make sure we are being a helper in the work of the gospel and not a hindrance.

    -Have you ever been judged unfairly by others? -Has anyone ever looked down on you for something they thought you did? -Have you ever received a punishment for something that you didn’t do? -That is what the Apostle Paul is dealing with in chapter 9 of his first letter to the Corinthians -A number ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 3,877 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

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    Athletic Gospel

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Feb 28, 2009
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    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

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    My Goals, By God's Grace

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    As pastors, there are certain tasks to which we must be committed. This message lists three vitally important tasks to which every pastor should commit himself.

    My Goals, By God’s Grace Text: I Cor.9: 16; Eph.6: 18-19 Intro: All of us need goals to which we aspire. Goals in our lives are extremely helpful, in that they endow us with a sense of direction and purpose; give us a mark at which to aim; and a level of accomplishment for which to strive. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    For Example

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010
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    The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

    Title: For Example Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 Truth: The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights. Aim: To value the gospel enough to sacrifice for its furtherance. Life ?: What sacrifices are you willing to make for the gospel? INTRODUCTION Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross Training Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,118 views

    Is it possible to be technically correct but biblically wrong?

    Cross Training 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis The seminary environment is one that fosters discussion as part of the learning process. Part of the reason I recall my seminary days with such fondness is in large part due to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Life Is Like A Game

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,322 views

    This is a funeral sermon for a longtime and well respected Coach, who lived a great Christian witness!

    Because I do some football officiating, especially as Umpire, it puts me out there in the middle of the game! When I moved to Uvalde, I first recall meeting Coach King on the Football field. I was officiating and Coach King looked at me with a bewhildered look and asked, “Are you my new ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    The Way To A Healthier Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 24, 2010
     | 5,145 views

    This sermon deals with the principles that should characterize our giving-to the local church and otherwise.

    THE WAY TO A HEALTHIER LIFE II CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION Sir Winston Churchill said; “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” This is similar to the teaching of Jesus: “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21) Dr. Karl Menninger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Crowns Of The Bible

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,853 views

    This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

    The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Fighting Above Your Weight Class

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    A sermon about going the extra mile.

    1 Corinthians 9:26-27 KJV I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. I. INTRODUCTION—FIGHTING ABOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Play To Win

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 5, 2010
     | 5,144 views

    Sermon preached at the funeral of a retired physician.

    PLAY TO WIN Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 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. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed