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Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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This the second of 4 based on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several from Sermon Central

Go for the Gold The Olympics: If you have ever watched the Olympics on TV. you have probably been amazed at the feats the human body is capable of doing! It has always amazed me how some of these people have spent their entire childhood preparing for a single event that in some cases is over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Going Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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This is the third of four on an Olympic theme. It was delivered at an outdoor Bandshell event in three parts. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central.

Go for the Gold 1st Part: Get in the Game Keep Going Hebrews 12:1 12 We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. Olympic history is filled with stories of athletes who gave all they had and then some in an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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This is the last of a series of four on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central

Go for the Gold Last Sunday Matt Emmons was focusing on staying calm when he should have been focusing on the right target. Can you imagine? Here is the moment when everything counts and this young man fires at the wrong target with his final shot. He was leading by three points and only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gearing Up For Your Race

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Running Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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It is easy to want to give up and drop out of the running. God does not want us to become weary and lose heart. Brethren, We have come too far to turn back now. How are we to run the this race of life?

KEEP ON RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-4 The Bible is full of references to Sports. Warren Wiersbe said that if the Apostle Paul were alive today, he would read the sports page. He often talks about running in a race, the victor’s crown, even about boxing. The writer of Hebrews also used ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Discipline Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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In Hebrews 11:1-12:4, we learn that all God¡¦s children go through trying times in life. God uses those trying times to make us more like Jesus. This passage uses three different words to describe God¡¦s discipline in his children.

THE FATHER¡¦S DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12:3-17 Why do persecution, testing, trial, sickness, pain, sorrow, and trouble come into the life of the believer? Are they a sign of God¡¦s anger or displeasure? Do they happen by chance? How should we react to them? Certainly some of our sufferings and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Holiness Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

based on 42 ratings

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One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stay In The Running Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 6,316 views

Our spiritual health is so important because the condition of your soul determines the quality of life you will enjoy both here and now and in the next life – in eternity (Part 1 "How to Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

INTRODUCTION Watching the male gymnasts at the Athens Olympics last night from the comfort of my armchair! When you become a sports spectator instead of a participant, all the wrong things start to happen to your body. Your weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate and cholesterol all go up. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: *other

Focus On Your Hero Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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If we want to become an elite spiritual athlete, we must focus on our hero – Jesus Christ (Part 2 "How To Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

HOW TO BE AN ELITE SPIRITUAL ATHLETE PART 2 “Focus on your Hero” Hebrews 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION We’re talking about how to be an elite spiritual athlete. We all know how important it is to stay in shape physically, and it’s no less important for us to pay attention to our spiritual condition. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: *other

The Better Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

based on 286 ratings

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1- Fine tune yourself 2- Get your heart focused 3- Learn to worship

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was having some money problems, and needed $200 to get his car fixed, but he had run out of people to borrow from. So, he called his parents via the operator, and reversed the charge and said to his dad, "I need to borrow two hundred dollars." At the other end, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Basketball Game!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 14, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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What is LIFE? How do you define LIFE? We will discuss today the meaning of Life, how to take advantage of the OPPORTUNITIES, and what shall we do to attain SUCCESS in LIFE.

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Disciple's Hero: Jesus Christ" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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A true disciple of Jesus Christ wants to be like him.

Today we begin a series on Discipleship. Discipleship is all about becoming like Jesus. Consequently, in beginning this series on discipleship, I want us to understand that the disciple’s hero is none other than Jesus Christ. Like any kid who looks at that athlete, or that actor, or that parent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Sports Fans Can Teach Christians

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

based on 144 ratings

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We can learn a lot of spiritual things from sports fans!

HEB.12:1 “WHAT SPORTS FANS CAN TEACH CHRISTIANS” A) Sports is one of the largest pastimes in the world! * Billions of dollars are spent on sports events and sports related items. * Events like the Super Bowl and World Series attract worldwide interest. * Many Christians would also add that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race

Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running The Race

Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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