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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,798 views

    1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

    The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Long Distance Runner Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 7,119 views

    The Christian life is a marathon in which knowing Jesus is the goal and being one with him is the prize.

    Long Distance Runner Text: Phil. 3:12-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017
     | 5,883 views

    Based on the hymn this message draws the believer back to the cross to experience the love and grace of Jesus.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abc’s To Having A Great Year

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,689 views

    Having a successful 2020 is as simple as A.B.C. & D.: Accept responsibility for your life, Believe you can change, Clarify your priorities, Don't wait to begin.

    THE ABC’S TO HAVING A GREAT YEAR INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STATING THE OBVIOUS. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: 1. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In The In-Between

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,407 views

    This sermon deals with finding God's purpose not in the goals that have been set or achieved, but rather in-between their inception and completion.

    Living in the In-Between We’ve been examining in are time together this whole idea of seizing the day and living our lives according to God’s purpose. What I’d like to do today is continue with these thoughts and look again at God’s purpose and how we go about living our lives in-between its ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

    Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year! New You!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 29, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,709 views

    A New Year's Day sermon playing off an idea from Narnia.

    New Year! New You! Ephesians 3:20-21 January 1, 2023 One of my favorite Christians authors is C.S. Lewis. In part, because he wrote so many deep and profound books which are challenging, and also because he was able to write Christian fantasy books. One of them is a series of books, called The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2016
     | 10,821 views

    In this sermon, I discuss a simple vision statement for our church.

    Introduction: A. If you noticed my title to this sermon, “I Can See Clearly Now,” you may have wondered if I was going to have us sing the words to that classic 1972 song by Johnny Nash. 1. Sorry to disappoint, but we are not going to focus on the words to that song. 2. But I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking Back Or Looking Forward

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024
     | 1,582 views

    This is a New Year message concerning looking forward to what God has in store for us in the New Year.

    It is said that Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China years ago, used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word, EBENEZER, means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second JEHOVAH JIREH, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Years Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,540 views

    Today is the beginning of a New Year a new start and we should be making New Year’s resolutions which focus not just on physical, relational or financial goals but on spiritual goals for our life this year as well.

    Sermon Jan 1, 2012 “New Year’s Resolutions” Series: “12 in 2012” Opening Video Illustration: From Blue fish TV “New Year’s Resolutions - Kids” Thesis: Today is the beginning of a New Year a new start and we should be making New Year’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelize On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,008 views

    "Evangelism is the ultimate goal of the kingdom focused church, and everything the church does has to contribute one way or another to reaching that goal. It’s also true that church growth without evangelism is impossible" - Gene Mims

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “evangelism.” So, what is evangelism? In his book, The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims (a former President of LifeWay Christian Resources) defines evangelism as “the process of sharing the gospel with the lost and winning them to Christ, thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year, New Goals: Three Ways To Grow This Year

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,645 views

    Welcome to a new year friends and family. Welcome to a new beginning in your life. The word of the Lord says, “Look I am doing a new thing! Can you perceive it?”

    Welcome to a new year friends and family. Welcome to a new beginning in your life. The word of the Lord says, “Look I am doing a new thing! Can you perceive it?” And it also says, “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Pilgrimage Road Of Faith: What Does It Mean To Walk By Faith? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2024
     | 410 views

    This road can only be walked by faith. It can only be walked in deep connection to God through Jesus Christ. We’re going to press toward the goal on this road.

    How do we walk the road of faith? It's completely different than walking as a man of the world. So, we become like toddlers who are unable to walk, and we must learn to walk. How does that work? God walks before us, in front of us, holding our hands, and teaches us to walk by faith. He does ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

    What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    How do you handle sin in the church?

    December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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