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    The Ultimate Prize: Running The Divine Race SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 740 views

    Stay focused and keep your faith strong. Remember, God is there to run the last mile with you.

    Let us pray - Lord, as I embark on preaching your Gospel, I commit myself to do it to the best of my ability. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak through me that I may speak for you. Save me from fear and pride, ...read more

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    The Seed Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,104 views

    Jesus came to do 2 things: save the lost and build His church. But how was He going to build His church and what tool did He give us to use to help Him do that?

    There’s a true story about a young boy named “Greggy” who was playing on beach. He spent long hours working on intricate sand castles; whole cities would appear beneath his hands. But then one day, some bullies came along and the kicked and smashed them all. And they did this day after day after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Boundaries Of God's Way

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,232 views

    How do you experience God’s way in life?

    This is the time of year when as we travel, we see people wearing bright orange vests, standing on or near the roads that we travel on. In their hands are poles, also stripped in bright orange, some of which are on tripods surrounded by cones of orange, and special devices they look through. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Real Followers Play Hurt Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Part of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers play hurt Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 3, 2002 Intro.: The hard hits Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. "It was my husband’s," the woman explained, "But he died." "I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What I Am Going To Do When I Get To Heaven!

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    Speaking fo the enjoyments of Heaven

    WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN? Revelation 21:1-27 Introduction: This chapter gives a preview of our future home called Heaven. Heaven is just as real as Smithfield, NC. It will have as its inhabitants those who were redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God. No matter how we try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Courage. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    A sermon that takes heart from the teaching of Hebrews chapter 5. It shows how this chapter can increase our courage.

    It wasn’t an easy task. The best runners in the world were there - world record holder Roger Moens, Ernie Cunliffe, George Kerr, Christian Waegli, Istvan Rozsavoelgyi, Jerry Siebert, Bulyshev, Balke, Murphy, Matuschewski, Schmidt. Any one of these could be the winner. High up in the pressbox ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God Speaks, Who Listens?

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 10,062 views

    Do we listen as God speaks, Do we even know what He sounds like?

    When God Speaks, Who Listens? 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Professional athletes, as a group, are not noted for their oratory skills – off the playing field, that is. From what I understand, several of them are highly efficient when it comes to getting under the skin of their opponents by the use of verbal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Baptismal Promises Never Lapse Or Expire.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 1Timothy 6: 6-19 Title: “Baptismal promises never lapse or expire.” Year C

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 1Timothy 6: 6-19 Title: “Baptismal promises never lapse or expire.” Chapter six, begins with exhortations to Christian slaves, regarding how to treat their masters verses one and two. It then treats of the Christian attitude toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing The Holy One Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,946 views

    This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

    SPIRITUAL INTIMACY – KNOWING THE HOLY ONE 1 Cor. 2:9-13; Prov. 9:10 Americans talk about the pursuit of happiness - we think it’s a God given right. In reality, as believers it is not happiness that we are to pursue, but holiness. From God’s perspective, we can only be happy, when we respond ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Virgil's Race Is Won!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    A funeral sermon for a 79 year old man who had been afflicted with Parkinson’s disease for the last 18 years of his life, but never wavered from his faith. Perhaps my best sermon yet.

    “Pastor, I wish you could have known Virgil in his younger years, before Parkinson’s took its toll on him.” I’ve heard that said quite a bit by both Virgil’s family members and friends since I came to Audubon last fall. From the things I’ve heard from his family and others in the community, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Can Have The Anointing Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,121 views

    The anointing of the Holy Spirit is for you and for now.

    October 26, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 1 John 2:20-27 Subject: Receiving the Promises of God Part 4 Title: You Can Have The Anointing I used to get together with Charlotte’s brothers and brothers-in-law and nephews once a year to play golf. None of us were very good – some of us just not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,478 views

    The Call Of James Is That We Count The Trials Of Life As "All Joy". In This Sermon We Will Look At What This Means...

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 02/03/2008 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling through ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,902 views

    Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

    How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Are At War

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008
     | 3,734 views

    This sermon deals with the reality of spiritual warfare as Paul discussed it in Ephesians.

    I have used sermoncentral along with several other resources in this sermon. WE ARE AT WAR January 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison EPHESIANS 6:10-13 Are We at War? For all of my life US at war against poverty & drugs Of course we are in Afghanistan and Iraq hear daily updates War is A FACT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is For Us

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    No matter what difficulty we face in life, God is always there to pick us up. He is for us.

    GOD IS FOR US A. Son Games ILLUSTRATION: In 490 B.C., a great battle between two WORLD EMPIRES, the PERSIANS and GREEKS (the Athenians), was fought in the ancient town of Marathon, some 22 miles from the city of Athens. The battle was FIERCE, but resulted in the DEFEAT of the PERSIANS. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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