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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    A Race Run Well Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    We are all running towards a goal and our reward is the crown of righteousness that the Lord has promised to all those who run and finish well. However, in order to attain this imperishable crown, we need to exercise self-control in every area of our life.

    A race run well The Apostle Paul writing to the Church in Corinth admonishes them this way. He says to them in 1 Corinthians 9:24 -25,“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Running The Race.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    In the verses we have this morning he says we are like runners. He compares the Christian life to a runner.

    Running the race. Philippians 3:12 -- 16. 10/10/04 We have been talking about in the book of Philippians how the Christian life is a life of joy. We have learned that our joy doesn’t depend on the circumstances and situations in which we find ourselves. Our joy is in knowing the Lord Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,456 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

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Christian Race

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,046 views

    Encouragement to run the race and win the prize.

    THE CHRISTIANS RACE Hebrews 12:1 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. I. THE STARTING POST 1. IT BEGINS AT THE NEW BIRTH John 3:7 You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Gamblin avatar

    Run The Race

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,235 views

    Compares the life of a runner to the life of a Christian.

    How many of you have ever watched the olympics on tv? Isn’t it amazing how fast those people are? There is this one guy from the country of Morrocco that ran a mile in 3 minutes and 43 seconds. I think the fastest I ever ran a mile was like 16 minutes and that’s because the coach stopped counting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    The Christian life is like running a race. Find out three important elements in doing it victoriously.

    Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-3 In our text this morning, the writer of the book of Hebrews which I believe to be Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Some of the same things which are essential to being victorious in a race are also key to being victorious in our Christian life. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    A Fight To The Finish

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 23,536 views

    No matter how hard the way gets we have got to fight to the finish!

    “A FIGHT TO THE FINISH” Text: II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: Paul in writing to young Timothy is very straightforward in what he has to say. His words seem to be filled with encouragement and assurance that he can finish the course. 1. 2:1 “Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Run The Race

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,686 views

    Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

    Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    It Is Finished Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 8,165 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus last words, "It is finished"

    “It is finished” John 19:28-29 It is Friday, April 3, A.D. 33. It is the darkest day in human history, though most people have no clue of this. In Rome, Tiberius attends to the demanding business of the empire. Throughout the inhabited world, babies are born, barter in marketplaces, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Run That Race!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    Life is a race that all must run.

    PHIL 3:7-16 We are in a race, aren’t we? Did you know that life is a race that all must run, and when I hear the athletes talk about their "race to the finish line", they always say that it’s all about finishing. Your Christian walk is all about finishing, too. Now, everyone will eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Finish Well

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,082 views

    Jesus finished well and founded the faith we now follow.

    John 19 Here we are on the last Sunday of 2009. How does it feel to finish the first decade of the twenty-first century? Answer these questions: How WELL did we finish the decade of 2000-2010 (1. as a nation, 2. as a church in this community, 3. as a Christian individually)? It has been nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Allen Huffman avatar

    The Ultimate Race

    Contributed by Allen Huffman on Mar 10, 2007
     | 3,716 views

    What type of Race are you living?

    Hebrews 12: 1-2 Wherefore seeing we are also compassed about with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Run The Race

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    "Run the Race" VBS wrap-up sermon. True Christian living can be compared to an Olympic-style race. With the crowd in place and the prize set before us, we have everything we need to run.

    1. Feeding off our Encouragement (12:1a—cloud of witnesses) 2. Getting rid of our Encumbrances (12:1b—lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us) 3. Building up our Endurance (12:1c—let us run with patience the race that is set before us) 4. Looking to our Example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Finishing Strong

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 25, 2025
     | 255 views

    A call for believers to run their spiritual race with endurance and conclude their journey with excellence, victory, and unwavering faith.

    FINISHING STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Ecclesiastes 7:8 INTRODUCTION: Finishing strong is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dykes avatar

    Never Give Up...never, Never, Never! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,766 views

    The only people God can’t use are those who quit. In the Christian life, it’s not how you start the race, but whether or not you FINISH the race.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we started our examination of God’s Law of the Harvest: You Pick What you Plant. If you plant selfish seeds according to your sinful nature, you’ll reap of bumper crop of misery. But if you plant seeds of the Spirit, you’ll experience a bumper crop of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist