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  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Running The Marathon

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
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     | 8,951 views

    The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

    “Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bryan Parris avatar

    Heroes: What Makes A Hero? Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    Conclusion of the "Heroes" Series. From Hebrews 12:1-3

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at story after story of the heroes of faith in Hebrews chapter 11. Noah…When the Whole World’s against you; Abraham…When God says Go; Moses…a great leader; Rahab…an unlikely hero; David…facing your giants. Great stories…I think one of the downfalls of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    A Race To Be Run Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    Keys to running the race of life in the way that pleases God.

    *ILL>In 1863, as Abraham Lincoln prepared to sign the Emancipation Proclammation he took his pen, moved it to the signature line, then dropped the pen. When asked why, the President replied: "If my name goes into history, it will be for this act; and if my hand trembles when I sign it, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Focused

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 49,494 views

    A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

    INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Hines avatar

    Laying Aside Weights

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 39,309 views

    Laying aside weights and sin

    Laying Aside Every Weight and Sin 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Disciplines For Disciples Perseverence Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    2nd in series on discipleship. Expanded outline

    DISCIPLINES FOR DISCIPLES 2 Perseverance (A few points are borrowed, but I have misplaced the sources) In Hebrews chapter 11 we read account after account of men and women, heroes of the Christian faith, who trusted God, who believed He was faithful, and who were blessed by God. We read of godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Disciplining Our Children

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
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    Parents should understand God’s perspective of discipline and follow His example.

    DISCIPILINING OUR CHILDREN Hebrews 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION How would like your children to study with students filled with criminals? There is a High School in Yuma, AZ whose football team’s mascot is the CRIMINALS. Its logo is a caricature of an ex-convict, a crew-cut, square ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Holiness: A Culture Or A Lifestyle?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,486 views

    This message looks at eight characteristics we often find in holiness culture and then contrasts them with the characteristics of an authentic holy life.

    Holiness: A Culture or a Lifestyle? Christianity has an image problem in America today. Many, who are outside the church, are convinced that lifestyle does not line up with beliefs for the average churchgoer. As a result, Christians have acquired a hypocritical image. The perception of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Honoring Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2008
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    This was a sermon used in a memorial service for three people who have passed away and the importance of the legacy that we should leave behind.

    4/13/ 2008 Honoring those who have gone before us Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Woodshed

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    What happens when we disobey God and He has to take us into His "woodshed?" Hebrews 12 tells us exactly.

    1. Illus. of my dad as a boy • Lived on a farm, had a woodshed. Last thing you wanted was an invitation to join my grandfather in the woodshed. • Local pastor named Brother Douglas had a radio show they listened to each Saturday. • Once my dad was smarting off at the dinner table. When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Too Little! Too Late!"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    I want to impress upon my hearers the need to respond to God NOW, and not to put it off, if God is dealing with them.

    "TOO LITTLE!!! TOO LATE!!!" Text-Hebrews 12:14-17 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Walls: Disciplining Your Child Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,114 views

    #3 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the Biblical concept of instructing and correcting your child.

    Home Improvement - Week 3 "THE WALLS: DISCIPLINING YOUR CHILD" EPHESIANS 6:1-4 / HEBREWS 12:4-13 INTRODUCTION: A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle & feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Let Go Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,183 views

    Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

    “Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Hear Ye Hear Ye

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2009
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    Our greatest joy in life is knowing Jesus Christ.

    HEAR YE HEAR YE Heb.12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Moore avatar

    Not For Sale

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,929 views

    Staying Saved

    “NOT FOR SALE” HEB.12:14-17 IN GEN 25:29-34 WE FIND THE STORY OF ESUA SELLING HIS BITHRIGHT TO HIS BROTHER JACOB. ESUA WAS A HAPPY GO LUCKY KIND OF GUY WHO WAS MORE INTERESTED IN THE PLEASURES OF THE WORLD THAN THE TEACHING OF HIS FATHER CONCERNING THE THINGS OF GOD!! ESUA WAS 1ST ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic