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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep During This Sermon Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,960 views

    Generations come and go and are very different from one another -- but some Christian values and characteristics remain the same.

    When I was a Junior in High School, my last class of the day was Chemistry. By that time of the day, I was dragging. I needed a nap, or a candy bar or something to keep me awake. But I never had any of that – just chemistry. And chemistry could not keep me awake. Now I know this has never, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Long Distance Runner Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 7,514 views

    The Christian life is a marathon in which knowing Jesus is the goal and being one with him is the prize.

    Long Distance Runner Text: Phil. 3:12-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Give Up Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,076 views

    Paul is passing on the torch of ministry to Timothy. Paul has finished his turn of carrying the torch of the gospel of Christ. 2 Tim.4:7) Now it is Timothy’s turn to carry the torch and finish his leg of the race.Paul’s final letter is a passing of the to

    “Passing On The Torch” A Study of 2 Timothy “Don’t Give Up!” 2 Timothy 1:1-18 In 66 A.D. Paul is again in prison. But the circumstances now are very different from his first Roman imprisonment (Acts 28:16-31). In his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,638 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out With The Old

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    An annual message for reflection during New Year's

    Out with the Old New Year’s Message December 30, 2012 Morning Service Some of the questions for reflection are adapted from John Wesley and the material from Nelson Searcy's Year End Podcast. 10 Resolutions anyone can keep 1. Gain weight, at least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Shake It Up!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 36,264 views

    A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

    Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Is More - The Resurrection!

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012
     | 7,259 views

    On the cross Jesus said "It is Finished" - He was saying "It is Completed" - Resurrection day says, "There is more."

    THERE IS MORE - The Resurrection! 1 Corinthians 15:3-20 * It was on Feb. 27, 1991, at the height of Desert Storm, that Ruth Dillow received a very sad message from the Pentagon. It stated that her son, Clayton Carpenter, Private 1st Class, had stepped on a mine in Kuwait & was dead. Ruth Dillow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More? The Good News Is The Bad News Is Not True.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2021
     | 2,344 views

    LIFE IS MORE THAN A DESTINATION. Life is about the journey. There is more. Will we forget what is behind and reach for the more? Or do we already know it all?

    MORE: I HAVE GOOD NEWS, THE BAD NEWS IS NOT THE TRUTH… MORE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE KNOW THERE HAS TO BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS... THERE ARE SOME GREEK PEOPLE THAT COME TO PHILIP. PHILIP GOES TO ANDREW… THESE GREEKS WERE SEARCHING FOR MORE… THESE GREEKS ARE LOOKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Amazing Race

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,827 views

    Running the race of life as a Christian.

    Introduction: Have you seen that reality T.V. show called “The Amazing Race”? It takes different teams of people and has them running from one exotic location to another trying to be the first to arrive at the final destination. It’s kind of a crazy show as most reality TV shows are, but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Entering The Race Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

    Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maturing Through The Messiah

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 7, 2010
     | 1,939 views

    Learning to grow in Jesus

    Sermon in the sack- watermelon seed. It is a favorite summertime food. It can be eaten raw, as a drink, grilled, and many other ways. One vine can produce up to 100. It comes in red or yellow, and in many shapes and sizes. Faith the size of this seed will move mountains. God wants to do mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In His Presence

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025
     | 1,585 views

    We make choices everyday about our lives, but no decision is more important than to have the Lord active or inactive in your life.

    Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Good morning everyone, please turn to Deuteronomy 30. Last week, we looked at dealing with fear in our lives. We looked at the fact that fear can keep us from doing and being who the Lord wants us to be. We saw that we make decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Giving Up Never Wins The Prize SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,523 views

    Encourage the church people not to give up and to stay faithful to God and his promises.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God has something to say to us, something to impart to us, something to stir in our hearts. And I believe that today's message is one that is timely, ...read more

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    An Anatomy Of Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,635 views

    What is the difference between belief in Jesus and unbelief? What is the sign for Jesus that his task is finished?

    One of the things that was quite striking when we were in Canada recently was the change of colours in the trees. We found that as the 3 weeks we had there went by we saw more and more red and yellow. Now of course we have leaves changing colour here in Australia in autumn, but I don’t think it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Model Of Christian Ministry Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,916 views

    Paul finishes his letter by giving us a model of Christian Ministry, or a model of passionate ministry

    Well, we come today to the end of Colossians. If you’ve been here for the last month and a half, I wonder if you can remember what the major themes of the letter have been? There are perhaps three I can think of. The most important is the centrality of Christ. I called this series, Christ the One ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican