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  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    How Are We Saved

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    Lenten Sermon

    How Are We Saved? Not by the Law Which Brings God’s Wrath But by God’s Grace Through Faith The story is told about a small, country church where the pastor called a special meeting of the congregation to approve the purchase of a brand new chandelier. After some discussion pro and con, one member ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Makes For A Great Fatih?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2016
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    A great faith is unselfish, unassuming, and unwavering.

    What makes for a great athlete? It’s more than athletic ability isn’t it? There have been plenty of people who could run fast and jump high who never made it in the big leagues. It’s because they either weren’t team players or their work ethic was lacking. While others were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Running the race of life

    INTRO: Pastor and I driving Josh football game, notice Shannon running. Thank the Lord that I was not out there running, but as I began to reflect came to the conclusion that we’re all in a race – the race of life. TITLE: The Race of Life TEXT: I Corinthians 9:24-27 (READ) I. Race of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Selfcontrol: The Discipline Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 6,273 views

    We are told that we are more than victorius through Christ. If that is so then why do so many Christ followers seem to have defeat and not victory. Because the only place victory comes before work is in the dictionary. A forgotten or ignored fruit of t

    Intro: Have you ever looked for victory in your spiritual life but had it vanish like a mist of fog? Are you searching for what it means to be more than a conqueror but feel conquered most of the time? Do you sing victory in Jesus and really don’t believe that it’s possible. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Still So That You Can Run

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 23, 2011
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    Rest is necessary to run the race God has marked out for us.

    Be Still So That You Can Run! Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Introduction: Read Isaiah 40:28-31 Rest is vital to our well being physically, mentally, and spiritually. God created the Sabbath to be a means of revitalization. It is a day to heed God’s invitation: “Be still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “a Life Worth Living” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,860 views

    A life worth living is a life on mission.

    Paul speaks here of how the Spirit was leading him to go to Jerusalem. Paul said that he was committed to following Christ, even if the only promise given him was that he’d face difficulty. I wonder, if the Spirit spoke to you as He had to Paul, would you obey? If you knew that following God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Ready To Run The Race!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014
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    In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

    GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

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    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 15,632 views

    Sermon on running the race of life and winning the prize.

    Going For The Gold Phil. 3:13-14 The Olympic games are very popular and well trained for. These games are compiled of athletes that strive to win for more than one reason. They want to win for personal satisfaction, but also for their country’s satisfaction. They not only represent themselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Team Work Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 7, 2012
     | 6,761 views

    Blessed by God and anointed by the Holy Spirit the Church--the Body of Christ--is called to develop its strength, coordination and endurance in order to lovingly and boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Ephesians 4:1-16 “Team Work” INTRODUCTION Once we got past the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics, with the Queen skydiving out of a helicopter and Mr. Bean playing with the London Symphony, our focus has been on the athletes. We had been awed by their strength, coordination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Servant Characteristics

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 26, 2022
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    The message of redemption has two essentials: First, that it is in Christ. Second, is that the message of redemption has to be told.

    The message of redemption is based upon two things, two essential things. Two things God finds necessary in saving a lost and dying world. Salvation runs on two tracks, and each is just as important as the other. 1. The first is this: a. The redemption that is in Christ. b. The fact that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Walking In Example Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    This is the 12th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN EXAMPLE 3 John 1:1-14 We live in a world where people are looking for “role models”. Unfortunately, many of these “role models” are “Movie Stars” and “Super Star Athletes” that model evil. (I do realize that not all “Movie Stars” and “Super Star Athletes” are evil.) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Look At The Race Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,889 views

    2nd in the series running the race

    Running the Race -A Look at the race Heb 12:1-4 I. The race of life requires good spiritual shape: Lay aside excess baggage. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so ...read more

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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Good Example Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 3 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#13] A GOOD EXAMPLE 3 John 1:1-15 Introduction: Growing up, I heard from my parents often that I needed to be a good example for my brother. This morning, I want you to think about “role models”. We live in a World where people are looking for “role models”. Unfortunately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Getting Fit: Discipline Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,021 views

    It takes discipline to be a disciple because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

    Getting Fit: Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/2/11 This past week our family had the opportunity to spend time with our nephew Ashton, who has been in Army Basic Training for the past nine weeks. To say the least, he is a changed man. Before I go much further, if you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Process Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2013
     | 7,275 views

    The Process of Discipleship (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Soldier (vs 3-4, 8-13) (2). The Athlete (vs 5) (3). The Farmer (vs 6-7) (4). The Victor (vs 8-13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Just imagine a factory in the UK of about 40-50 employees; • The aim of that factory is to produce shoes. • To help the factory ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren