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  • Tim Larrimore avatar

    The Race Is On

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A RACE

    THE RACE IS ON TEXT: ECC.9:10&HEB.12:1&2 GET A SET OF REAL RACE FLAGS AND WAVE AS YOU PREACH 1. Green Flag - This means the race is either beginning or resuming. It lets the driver know the track is safe and clear. The driver can then move to the starting line. 2. Yellow Flag - This lets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guts And Glory

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,397 views

    Inspirational and motivational message from the 2010 Olympics

    I. THIS VERSE CALLS TO MIND WHAT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT IN VANCOUVER, CANDADA A. Closing Ceremonies – Anyone Watch Opening? Anyone Watch Olympic Events? 1. Four years of hard work is over - celebration – marking end of all events 2. Medals have been handed out 3. After the flag ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pass The Baton

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,467 views

    Running the race of faith

    Illustration: Children’s Talk: Running a race. Share what you have in life with others. Pass the baton to the next person. God started this race and was at the beginning, He will be at the end also to give you a trophy Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,154 views

    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Fishermen Are…” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,029 views

    Today I’m going to talk to you about entering a serious competition. That competition is simply this. Competing for the souls of people. Some of you here have been here for this series, called Hooked.

    HOOKED week 5 “Fishermen Are…” Pastor Tim Porter Text: Luke 5:6 <video of fishing competition> Introduction: There’s nothing like competition, is there? We live in a very competitive culture. I love competition. Football is right around the corner and around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Top Ten: No Other Gods Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 16,980 views

    Overcoming the competition for things to be number one in our lives through self examination.

    God’s Top 10: Exodus 20:3 August 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church There is a great deal of competition to be NUMERAL UNO in our culture. Just in our advertising alone the lists is endless. For example: Avis/Hertz, Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevrolet, UF/FSU The competition in our own lives for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 18 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 25, 2017
     | 3,455 views

    Competition is as much a vice in the lives of believers with no redeeming virtues as it is a virtue in the lives of believers.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 18 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 25, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Be Grrrrrreat!

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    There is a lot of room for greatness in the kingdom of God. It’s not a competition, it’s a condition!

    Be Grrrrreat! Matthew 18:1-4 Pastor Jim Luthy An interesting scene developed as Jesus and his disciples headed south along the road from Caesarea Phillipi to Capernaum. There seemed to be a bit of tension among his disciples. A heated discussion was taking place among them. Occasionally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Peace Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009
     | 3,541 views

    Achieving peace in the world must come from those who have achieved peace with themselves. That in turn comes from achieving peace with God. For the Day of Prayer for World Peace, for baptism, and for Communion

    My mother-in-law made an arresting comment the other day. She had been reminiscing about what it was like to take care of two small children in a British bomb shelter, and then our conversation turned to the present situation with Iraq. "Oh, you men", she said. "You men, always getting us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Your Race Count

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,581 views

    God wants us to breakout of mediocrity and to step up to a life with purpose and vision, to fulfill that task God has for you; we need to run this race to win...

    2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 1 Cor. 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Sin Entered In-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,017 views

    5 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

    WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-V—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: Answers to Your Baby Questions for New Parents: Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel & act normal again? A: When the kids are in college. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Race For The Prize

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,834 views

    Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. As Christians, we are running toward our heavenly reward. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand; don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently – your spiritual progress depend

    Opening illustration: We can become distracted and look away from the goal of becoming like Christ. If you saw the movie Chariots of Fire, then maybe you remember the great runner Abraham. He had won so many races. His coach held up such discipline. But he finally lost one of the races because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,793 views

    When it comes to overcoming challenges in life Daniel will always display his total submission to God. He knows God very well… Death threat will not stop him from spending regular and intimate time with God.

    “Never Give Up” Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Healthy Appetite

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
     | 3,941 views

    The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

    How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wrestling With God October 2023

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
     | 985 views

    We might think of It as odd that Jacob was involved in a wrestling match with an unspecified person. ….. Was it an another human, his brother Esau, an angel or even God appearing in the form of this wrestling opponent?

    WRESTLING WITH GOD Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Gen 32:22-32 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. (23) He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. (24) Jacob was left ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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