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  • David Carter avatar

    You Did Run Well, Who Hindered You?

    Contributed by David Carter on Sep 8, 2021
     | 8,681 views

    The Christian life is like running a race. It is not how you start it is how you finish.

    YOU DID RUN WELL, WHO HINDERED YOU? THIS IS A QUESTION I NEVER WANT TO BE ASKED: GALATIANS 5:7 – YOU DID RUN WELL, WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YOU SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS COMPARED TO A RACE. From the time we are saved to the time we leave this world. Life is not a sprint, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "on The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

    “On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Total Commitment Vs. Just A Contributor Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,373 views

    Paul, in writing to the Corinthians teaches that often we lay aside our wants, our desires, and even our needs for the sake of others. In order to run this race, it takes total commitment.

    Text: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Before we begin, I want to share with you a story. This is a story that you’ll often learn in business classes, when you’re learning about partnerships in business, and I think it’s kind of applicable to what we’re going to be learning today… It’s called the Pig and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Such A Way

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2024
     | 657 views

    There was no zeal to win, they did not prepare IN SUCH A WAY to win, their goal was not to get the first prize.

    Such a way 1 Corinthians 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. “ Apostle Paul said, ‘run in such a way’ so as to win the race of life! An unruly and disorderly life has been the current way of life! People ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Disciplined Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 5,577 views

    Message 25 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues thought stirred by Paul's challenge to limit our freedom for the sake of the gospel.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Essential perspectives for the New Year. 1. Life is not what it seems or feels Daniel thought that God had ignored his prayer. Zachariah and Elizabeth had resigned themselves to the fact that God said, “NO!” to their request ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Choices Made By The Imagination?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    It is very easy to let our imagination run wild, and then our emotions rule instead of faith.

    CHOICES MADE BY THE IMAGINATION DELUSIONS OF A VISIONARY IN THE NEGATIVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I. SPIRITUAL THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS LOGICAL? A. THE BLIND MAN WAS TOLD TO GO WASH IN A POOL OF WATER SOME DISTANCE AWAY? WHY NOT HAVE SOMEONE BRING HIM THE WATER? B. NAAMAN DIPS 7 TIMES? WHY NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Calvin R. Davis Sr. avatar

    Are You Getting Your Steps Today? Series

    Contributed by Calvin R. Davis Sr. on Oct 16, 2021
     | 2,640 views

    So, what is going on today? Why are so many Christians leading a defeated life? If you talk to the average Christian today, they will tell you it is hard out here for a saint.

    Are you getting your steps todays? Amplified Bible But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul Runs The Marathon In The Olympics!

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 31, 2021
     | 4,488 views

    We can learn from Paul how to run a marathon in our spiritual life! We are in the Olympics for eternity!

    This is exactly what the apostle Paul is telling the church in Corinth. He is saying you must: 1. Run the Race to win; 2. Discipline yourself; 3. Stay on the Track; 4. Buffet your body daily If you are one of those who are trying to ride across the finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ye Did Run Well!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 28,574 views

    INSTRUCTING THE DAILY LIFE OF BELIEVERS.

    PP0614 DATE YE DID RUN WELL! Gal 5:7. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Much of the first five chapters of this epistle is Paul instructing the Galatians to not turn back toward the law. Some of the traditional Jews had influenced them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Time Runs Out

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    When time runs out, what will you be doing? This is a message of encouragement to be ready.

    WHEN TIME RUNS OUT 1 Peter 4:7-11 INTRO: Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming to an end; time is very short, we’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race By Looking At Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,966 views

    This short talk given at a Communion service during Holy Week asks three questions: What must we reject, how must we run and where must we look?

    The New Testament scholar Raymond Brown wrote this: “Using vivid athletic imagery the author [of Hebrews] tells his readers what they must reject, how they must run and where they must look.” 1: What we must reject: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Running From The Nursing Home

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,704 views

    Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

    REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run On Real Road Not On Treadmills

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,652 views

    Practice makes perfect! Put in life everything we learn from God's word.

    24Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win. 25Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one. 26So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donato Solano avatar

    Run On Real Road Not On Treadmills

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2017
     | 6,018 views

    Practice makes perfect! Put in life everything we learn from God's word.

    24Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win. 25Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one. 26So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Running The Race, Finishing The Course Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,264 views

    Part 12 in Elijah series - how Elijah did so well finishing, and what Elisha needed to do to finish well also.

    2 Kings 2:1-14 – Running the Race, Finishing the Course Today we are wrapping up our series on the life of Elijah. Since January, taking a few months off in between, we have seen this man at his best, and at his worst. We’ve seen him victorious, riding high in God’s triumph. And we’ve seen him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist