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  • David Owens avatar

    An Enduring Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012
     | 8,708 views

    This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

    Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Finishing Pretty Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,273 views

    It doesn't matter whether we finish first in this race, but it does matter that we "finish pretty." Do you know what that means and what it takes to "look good" when we cross the finish line?

    OPEN: I read the true story about a group of friends that wanted to take part in one of those big 26 mile marathons. They ran together for over a year preparing for the meet. They were not trying to be big competitors in the race, they enjoyed running together and - for them – this was going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Enduring With Runners Cramp

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    Show video about lady runner falling, and getting up and wins the race. Ten years ago, Flight 93 soared over the skies of Pennsylvania, headed possibly to destroy the White House or the US Capitol. Todd Beemer said a prayer with others on board flight,

    Enduring With Runners Cramp Hebrews 12:1-3NKJ 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, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Finish What Is Started

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 21, 2024
     | 2,631 views

    This message is about completing the job that we start while also, as one body, helping others complete the job(s) they are doing for Christ. We are all running a race with the same goal ahead of us - crossing the finish line successfully.

    Finish What Is Started Good morning Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “Finish What Is Started.” Please note that I did not say “Finish what “you” started, but finish “what is” started. What you will hear this morning is that as a Christian we must finish the work together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Run To Win

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 6, 2025
     | 387 views

    We are not in the Olympics or the Isthmian games. Still, we’re all running and we’re all busy. But are we running toward the right thing? What race are you running right now? Are you running the rat race of a hectic life, or are you running the race for heaven?

    Alba 7-6-2025 RUN TO WIN I Corinthians 9:24-27 Herm Edwards, former coach of the New York Jets, was best known for his leadership and motivational abilities, which helped shape not just the teams he coached, but also the players who respected him. His most memorable moment with the Jets came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    To Keep, To Climb, To Fight

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Feb 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,258 views

    I realize that this text is a very common text, is preached often. yet how many of us stay in the fight to finish it, can we say that we have truly finished the race,

    TO KEEP, TO CLIMB, TO FIGHT (So, to understand the text, we need to know that Paul and Timothy were speaking to each other as student and teacher with Paul trying to inspire and encourage but with warnings.) Turn with me to 2 Timothy 4:1-7. I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    The Last Lap

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 19,402 views

    God helps us run the race before us. Are you planning on finishing the race of life well? With God's help you can.

    The Last Lap by Steve Keeler 2 Timothy 4:7-8; "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 20, 2019
     | 5,345 views

    In our lifetime, we come and go from many places, meeting new people and each have an impact on us. We are called by God to run the race that is set before us. We have to be so careful, because we can have a huge impact on others and how they run their race.

    My wife and I just returned from our home church in Abilene, TX, and while we were there, once again I was moved by what I saw. 1. Last night I was called to the hospital, while there I was reminded of several things: health and the briefness of life. 2. A visit to a county jail or state pen will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Michael Pope avatar

    The Great Race

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,741 views

    Msg on finishing strong to the end.

    THE GREAT RACE HEB 12:1-4 4 FEB 2015 DR. M POPE INTRO: There’s an old movie The Great Race with Tony Curtis 1. v 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efrain Perez avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Efrain Perez on Oct 9, 2011
     | 5,530 views

    On that day the King of kings & the Lord of lords, the righteous Judge will award us the crown of righteousness. You can stack up all the awards & all the ceremonies in this world, none can compare to the Father's house. Well done good & faithful servant.

    Running the race Striving for the Prize 1Corinthians 9:24 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. • In order to get in a race we need to prepare, use an example of a runner • Races are challenging, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Trouble Tree

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    Message about finishing the race and pressing on inspite of our falures and the times when we struggle in our life.

    “Trouble Tree” Introduction: Philippians 4:11-13 Illustration: I heard a story of a man named John who hired a plumber to help him restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Rise Again...and Run!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,996 views

    The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

    Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    This was a sermon that I preached for some new chaplains. It could be turned into a good sermon for a civilian setting with a different illustration.

    Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 We’ve been through a lot in our pasts. We’ve all gone to school for a long time. We have some very successful civilian ministries. In the last five weeks – we’ve gone through some good training Now what? What do we do now? It would be easy to sit on our laurels. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    It's A Lengthy Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 30, 2018
     | 8,981 views

    So how do you garner and foster endurance? Endurance is built by repetition, Endurance is increased by pushing our limits, Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong.

    It’s a lengthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 So how do you garner and foster endurance? 1. Endurance is built by repetition 2. Endurance is increased by pushing our limits Man’s extremities are God’s opportunities. 3. Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong “For you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    You Will Finish Well

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    It is the desire of everyone to finish well in life, but one must consider how one runs the race of life before expecting good success.

    Paul, the Apostle said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal