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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    New Year's: Some things in life might feel like running a marathon when we’ve never run a mile before. We might feel this way about our New Year’s resolutions, or even our walk with the Lord. Faith can help us push ahead.

    The hymn writer John H. Yates said, “Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the world.” In athletics, many things are touted as helping win the victory, from sports drinks to athletic wear. But can that NIKE swoosh really do anything? There is only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Telltale Signs Of A Carnal Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,060 views

    4 telltale signs of a carnal Christian from 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

    HoHum: A famous sportscaster said that, for him, the start of the Indianapolis 500 was the most spectacular event in sports. To see those turbocharged automobiles roaring around Turn 4 and zooming across the starting line at 200 miles an hour to start the world’s most famous race is an incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay In The Running Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    Our spiritual health is so important because the condition of your soul determines the quality of life you will enjoy both here and now and in the next life – in eternity (Part 1 "How to Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

    INTRODUCTION Watching the male gymnasts at the Athens Olympics last night from the comfort of my armchair! When you become a sports spectator instead of a participant, all the wrong things start to happen to your body. Your weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate and cholesterol all go up. And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Winning Gold In The Olympics Of Life

    Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    The main points of the sermon discuss five essential attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the game of eternal life.

    Sermon – February 21, 2010 David Vanlandingham Winning Gold in the Olympics of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: A. Winter Olympic Games are incredible examples of what’s possible 1. Those athletes do things I know that are impossible! 2. Examples: figure skating, speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pressing Toward The Mark

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 729 views

    Pressing toward the mark involves commitment, focus, discipline, and the refusal to settle for less than God's best.

    PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:62, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong race. It is marked by challenges, victories, setbacks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,517 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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    Looking Unto Jesus

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,807 views

    This is a message from my Hebrews Comentary that shows "the sin that doth so easily beset us"

    LOOKING UNTO JESUS Hebrews 12:1-17 This chapter is introduced with the transitional word, “Wherefore” which strongly connects back to the eleventh chapter which is known for its treatment of the subject of faith. In hermeneutics, one may recognize a principle that is called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 89,203 views

    Living a godly life is not popular but it’s possible. How do we do it?

    Living a Godly Life in an Ungodly World Intro: A teenage Muslim student accepted Christ in Deerborn, Michigan. She eventually took the challenge of being at See You At the Pole. She was the only one who showed up out of her 85% Muslim school. She endured a lot of persecution, even from her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "There's Perfect And Then There's Perfect" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    Sermon 8 in a study in Philippians

    “Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A New You For A New Year

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 24,545 views

    A New Years Message

    INTRODUCTION I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Resolving To Know Christ

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

    “Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Onward! Upward!

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
     | 4,316 views

    The road to heaven is uphill the whole way.

    Onward! Upward! Intro: Door prize at K.A.R.M thrift store. Text: Philippians 3:13-16 I. Flee complacency a. Don’t count yourself to have already attained i. Examples of Paul’s glorious past 1. v. 5,6 2. Equal with greatest apostles (2 Cor. 11:5) 3. Gifts of the Spirit a. Prophecy (I Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God's blessing.

    20110320 Web Site Title: Blinded by Pride Text: Psalm 32 and James 1:2-4 Thesis: Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God’s blessing. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DiYanni avatar

    The Winner's Code Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,886 views

    People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the Winner’s code.

    Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our sermon series “Winner’s Code.” People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Plum Of Patience Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,075 views

    It is our natural inclination to be impatient with people - to get angry at them for the things they do which displease us, to fly off the handle when they say or do something against us, to express great displeasure when they do things the wrong way.

    THE PLUM OF PATIENCE This morning we begin the OUTWARD FRUIT, those qualities we will exhibit in our relationships with other people: patience, kindness and goodness. Let’s look at the plum of patience: I’ve chosen a plum because patience is a plum of a virtue - it is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational