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  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    ’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

    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. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Extreme Home Makeover: Couples Edition 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,847 views

    Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother’s Day and ending Father’s Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God’s blueprints. Alliterated. Expository.

    EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: COUPLES EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/3/2012 Before becoming the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ty Pennington was just a humble carpenter on another makeover show called Trading Spaces, which ran from 2000-2008 and was generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Slave For Christ Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2012
     | 5,324 views

    Part 4 focues on the Greek words translated as servant to determine which words actually mean slave versus another type of servant.

    A Slave for Christ Part 4 Scriptures: Matthew 8:6-10; 20:25-27; 23:11; Luke 16:13; I Cor. 9:19; Introduction: In my last message I shared with you the history of slavery during the New Testament times. I shared with you that the Romans and Greeks had taken slavery to a whole new level. I spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Primary Lessons

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 14, 2012
     | 2,972 views

    Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God.

    Reaching your final destination Title: Primary Lessons Text: I Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2 Thesis: Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at a term in the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God. Introduction On Thursday the front page of the Denver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 38,544 views

    “Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

    Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning The Spirits

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    Never swallow someone’s line just because he uses terms of the Christian faith. False teachers are popular with the world because they tell people what they want to hear. Here John warns the Christians who faithfully teach God’s Word will not win any popu

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In an unethical selling technique called the bait-and-switch method, a retailer lures customers into his store by advertising a well-known product at a very low price. When the buyer asks to purchase it, however, he is told that it is out of stock. The salesperson then tries ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In Partnership

    Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Dec 14, 2012
     | 7,460 views

    What does the joy of forgiveness and the joy of partnership of God mean to you? Can others tell that you have joy?

    Joy in Partnership 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going The Distance

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,364 views

    We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

    GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,334 views

    Good starts don't secure a strong finish. So what's needed to finish strong?

    Finish Strong 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Warren Buffett said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough? Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You A Finisher?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 19, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,218 views

    This is a message about staying the course and finishing our Christian walk strong. Many Christians start off on fire and strong but it doesn't matter how you start but more how you finish.

    Are You a Finisher? Heb 12:1-3 Intro This morning I want to ask a question…what’s more important, how you start a race or how you finish? Doesn’t matter how you start the race but more how you finish the race! Story of Bill Brodherst The year was 1980, Bill Brodherst who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proverbs 31 Husband Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015
     | 8,776 views

    What are some things we can do as men to encourage our wives to be a Proverbs 31 woman? Preached for the evening service on Mother's Day (Outline and material adapted from Jess MacCallum's book, I Married Wonder Woman)

    HoHum: Aubrey Smith- I hate the Proverbs 31 woman. A Proverbs 31 woman forgoes her career and life’s aspirations for childbearing and child rearing. A Proverbs 31 woman keeps a perfectly pristine house – in high heels and pearls. A Proverbs 31 woman stitches her children’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 Purchases We Need To Make

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2014
     | 6,981 views

    Some guys think that shopping is somehow sinful, but I’m here to tell you that shopping is scriptural. As a matter of fact, the Lord commands us to go shopping in Scripture and to buy at least 3 things.We better find out what they are!

    3 PURCHASES WE NEED TO MAKE Rev. 3:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the famous Sherlock Holmes stories, once flagged down a cab in Paris. He threw his handbag inside and climbed in after it, but before he could say a word, the driver said, "Whereto, Mr. Conan ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Endure Hardship

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,518 views

    The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

    How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019
     | 7,330 views

    Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    This Memorial Day Remember Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 26, 2019
     | 6,524 views

    It is important to remember loved ones and to honor our veterans, but of utmost importance is to remember Jesus.

    “This Memorial Day Remember Jesus” 2 Timothy 2:1-13 David P. Nolte Three sisters, ages 92, 94, and 96, live in a house together. One night the 96-year-old draws a bath. She puts one foot in and pauses. She yells down the stairs, “Was I getting in or out of the bath?” The 94-year-old yells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ