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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A lesson on staying the course with Jesus and not giving up.
Finish the Race Scripture Ref.: 1 Cor. 9:24–27 Heb. 12:1–2 2 Tim. 4:7–8 References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction—Read the following story of Derek Redmond and his Dad. The Barcelona Olympics of 1992 provided one of track and field’s most incredible moments. Britain’s ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2
The second in a three part series on 2 Timothy 4:7
Finish What You Begin “The Race” 2 Timothy 4:7b “I have finished the Race” * Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7
Denomination: Baptist
Endurance and encouragement are needed to end well in the race of the Christian life
Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:12-19 Finishing The Race Introduction [Show newspaper.] I enjoy reading the column entitled “History Lesson” in the Press Enterprise. It appears on page 2 of the paper and it lists several events of interest that happened in the past on that particular day. For ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19
Denomination: Independent/Bible
All who finish this race will receive a crown and not just those who finish first.
Finishing the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-22 These words which Paul writes to Timothy at the end of this epistle are probably the last words that Paul speaks to us before his execution at Rome. He wrote a letter to the Philippians at this time to address issues at the church there and to prepare them to go ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-22
The importance of finish your race in the Christian life.
Finishing the Race 2 Timothy 4 Introduction: 1. In our text, the apostle Paul is penning his last words before he would die a martyr for Christ. 2. The aged apostle had many battle scars from a life that was dedicated to serving the Lord Jesus Christ (stoned, whipped, beaten with rods, three ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22
Denomination: Bible Church
From the time we come to know the Lord, we are running the spiritual marathon He has marked out for us. Our concern is both to run the race well and to develop the next generation of runners.
Finishing the Race (2 Timothy 4:1-8) [Note: this was Pastor Ed Vasicek's retirement sermon after 43.5 years in continuous full time ministry and 39 years at Highland Park Church in Kokomo, IN) 1. People can justify just about anything, if they are quick enough. Today I have two ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Trusting Jesus, not our own strength, enables us to persevere through life’s burdens, as He carries us and completes our faith journey.
Friend, if your shoulders feel a bit slumped today, if your breath is a bit short and your steps a bit slow, you’re in the right place. You’re in a sanctuary where God knows how tired feet feel and how heavy hearts carry what no one else sees. You’re seen, you’re loved, and you’re not forgotten. ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
Topics: Christian Living, Perseverance
Paul describes the christian life to running a race with the intent to win. Are you running in such a way?
Finishing the race well 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Denomination: Nazarene
Our faith has put us in this contest; it is up to us to complete the course, to endure to the end so that we may receive the promised reward.
Finishing the Race of Faith 11/11/07 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Introduction Ill: In the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tanzanian runner John Stephen Ahkwari was the last runner in the marathon. He came in about an hour and a half after the winner, practically carrying his leg, as it was so ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is Part 6 of my series titled "Choices" and is titled "Finish Your Race." The message focuses on the motivation behind what we do for Christ and how we live out our Christianity.
Choices Part 6 Finish Your Race Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Matthew 7:13-23; 25:31-46 Introduction This message is part six and the conclusion of my series “Choices.” In my message on last Sunday I asked you to choose love. The reason that I asked you to choose love is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Have you ever run a race? Have you ever won a medal or a trophy for running a race? It is a thrill to run a race and hear the voices of the people who are watching as they shout words of encouragement. It is an even greater thrill when you finish the race
Run the Race Have you ever run a race? Have you ever won a medal or a trophy for running a race? It is a thrill to run a race and hear the voices of the people who are watching as they shout words of encouragement. It is an even greater thrill when you finish the race and win a medal or a ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 12:1-2
We are called to run the race that is set before us, but also to finish the race.
Finishing Well Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well before we get into our text this morning, I want to tell you a little story. A few weeks back, my wife was watching a movie on TV. I was sitting at my desk, reading the news, so I wasn’t really paying a whole lot of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Within this letter written unto Timothy, there are six vital instructions drawn from its wisdom-filled pages. Six secrets that will help us all follow in Paul’s footsteps and finish our spiritual race.
Finishing Your Race Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8NKJ For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
It doesn't matter where you finish, just that you finish the race set before you
RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-4 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4
Believers can take certain approaches to be sure they will strongly finish the race.
Strong to the Finish Heb. 12:1-3 Sept. 11, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Popeye singing, "I’m strong to the finish" B Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance ...read more
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