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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Necessity Of Endurance: Holding On To Receive The Promise

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025
     | 122 views

    This sermon explains the vital need for perseverance in our present obedience, fueled by the certain hope of receiving God's future promise.

    Introduction: The Unseen Ingredient Good evening, church. Imagine a marathon runner. At the starting line, he is filled with energy and enthusiasm. He has studied the route and knows the course he must run. He begins with a strong pace, his heart set on the goal. But as the kilometers wear on, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harper avatar

    "Training For The Race Of Faith”

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,565 views

    We must run the race of faith with patience and not allow our past to trip us up from finishing our race.

    “TRAINING FOR THE RACE OF FAITH” Hebrews 12:1-11 February 1, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Kurt Warner back for second Super Bowl fairytale with Arizona Cardinals By Oliver Holt on Jan 31, 09 12:00 AM in Superbowl This is what makes Arizona Cardinals quarterback ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,211 views

    We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith... just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: How to Finish Well! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith… just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others. Introduction The Word of God inspires us in Hebrews 12:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Ledbetter avatar

    God Can Help You Finish The Race Series

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jul 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,872 views

    Oftentimes, when we see the road ahead getting rough, we want to give up and quit. God never promised us a road of roses, but he did promise us a way to victory.

    When we are told that we must finish the race, we get excited and push harder. However, when the road gets rough, we lose encouragement. We see the potholes and the winding road and want to give up. I can relate. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 shouts it plain and clear. When we come to the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
     | 5,507 views

    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Race

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,097 views

    Each Christian is running in a marathon. Our Christian life is not a sprint, but a marathon which demands our best always.

    “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, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chew Chew avatar

    Running The Race And Winning It - Remove Baggages

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    Different weights which you should unload from your life in order to finish the race

    Title: Running the Race and Winning it Text: Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Introduction If you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Running God’s Race

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,422 views

    The Bible describes life like a race, not a hundred yard dash, mind you, but a marathon. And while everyone runs in this race, not everyone will finish well. This sermon looks at how we can finish this race well, even when we feel like giving up.

    Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” (Updated) Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,364 views

    Many of us have started out slow in our walk with God, but we can all finish strong if we desire too.(1) Forgetting what is behind (2)Straining forward (3) Having Maturity

    Running the Race Philippians chapter 3:12-3:21 Introduction- As we continue to look at the series “living for Christ”, this morning we look at finishing strong. In the beginning of chapter 3 of Philippians We saw that the confidence that Apostle Paul had was once in what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Finishing Strong

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013
     | 14,636 views

    A sermon on what it means to Finish Strong in our Christian walk, and why so many Christians fail at it.

    If you have your Bibles with you and want to open up to 2 Timothy 4:6. It is a short couple of verses today. As you know, we have been going through the core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. As I mentioned the last few weeks, we are winding down on those core values ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Finishing Strong In The Christian Race Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 190 views

    Finishing strong in the Christian race is not just a possibility—it is a divine expectation. While the journey is filled with ups and downs, God has equipped us through His Word, Spirit, and grace to complete our course.

    FINISHING STRONG IN THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14, Revelation 2:10, Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is often compared to a race—a journey of faith with a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Finish Strong And Run The Race

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 52,668 views

    A short end-of-the-year message encouraging us to go into the coming year running strongly.

    Finish Stong and Run the Race Looking ahead to the next year. 1 Cor. 9:24-27. I. Intro. As we come to the close of another year, one’s mind turns to a few things:  Memories of the past year or years.  What’s in store for next year.  Football playoffs.  And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,197 views

    A short grave-side message for a godly person who fought a long hard battle to overcome sickness. He fought the good fight, finished his race, & he kept the faith.

    GRAVE-SIDE Service 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 FINISHING WELL “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Evans avatar

    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,602 views

    Anybody can start something, it's another subject altogether to finish something. It's yet another thing to finish well! Learn Paul's steps to finishing the race of life well.

    Title: Finishing Well Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Date: March 11, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Starting Things A. It’s easy to do 1. We start projects 2. We start routines 3. We start new disciplines B. Everyone does it II. Finishing Things A. An altogether different subject 1. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Preacher Fo Real avatar

    We Fight The Good Fight, Finish The Race, And Remain Faithful Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,564 views

    We must fight the good fight, we must finish the race, and we must remain faithful.

    This morning, as I watched the start of a new day, the sun slowly rose over the distant horizon. As the darkness that had previously enveloped the sky quickly and silently retreated to its assigned hiding place, I had to give God his due praise. The night was and is cold and dark. Nevertheless, ...read more

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