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  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Excess Baggage

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,431 views

    JUST AS HEAVY BAGS IN THE LITERAL SENSE WILL WEIGH YOU DOWN, HEAVY BAGGAGE FROM OUR PAST WILL ALSO WEIGH US DOWN SPIRITUALLY. THE CHALLENGE FOR US TODAY IS TO LET GO OF OUR PAST, OUR PAST PROBLEMS, OUR CARES, CONCERNS, MISTAKES, AND FAILURES.

    EXCESS BAGGAGE I SAMUEL 10:20-23 . . . NEIGHBOR (BOLD STATEMENT) – YOU/SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CARRYING TOO MUCH BAGGAGE. FIRST SUNDAY . . . SPRING FORWARD. . . SEASONAL CHANGE/SPIRITUAL CHANGE – EXCESS BAGGAGE THE YEAR WAS 2000 WHEN R&B, HIP-HOP, NEO SOUL ARTIST ERYKAH BADU RELEASED A SINGLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is Blessing In Every Trial

    Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017
     | 10,202 views

    The Bible tells us that patience is cheerful endurance. It is all about waiting on what God will do to your life and enjoying the wait like a child with anticipation.

    In any competition, the most important factor is not how many begin with the contest, but who finishes and completes the course. Paul declared in Hebrews 12:1-3. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 1, 2025
     | 869 views

    The New Testament likens the Christian life to running a race. We look at how it uses the metaphor. It calls us to strive, to improve, and to stay the course.

    INTRODUCTION The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: ‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.’ The writer imagined the Christian life as a race – a race that requires endurance. We’re presently in a series in which we’re looking at items in the news. In some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Faith Into Motion

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    This life is a race and faith will be our strength that helps us finish strong. But we have to put into practice the three vital components that will us win that race.

    Putting Faith into Motion Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Key verse: Hebrews 12:1 - Wherefore 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep On The Firing Line

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,226 views

    Encouragement for the saints to keep on keeping on!

    KEEP ON THE FIRING LINE! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore 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, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing The Giants: It's Always Too Soon To Quit Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,897 views

    I’m afraid that the sad testimony in America today is that anything and everything causes us to quit; yet in the Book of Hebrews, nothing could stop them. People hit a little problem or anxiety, and they’re ready to bail out on their faith and bail out on

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Endurance: Do You Ever Feel Giving Up?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2020
     | 6,380 views

    Often we allow fear to reign and give birth to tiredness, fatigue, lack of patience. We walk in danger when we watch other people. We must focus on endurance.

    ENDURANCE: DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE MINUTE CHAIR. In 1982 the ABC EVENING NEWS told a story about a modern art project that the artist created. It was called the MINUTE CHAIR. The artist took a beautiful chair and at point blank range ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finish The Race PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 161 views

    Trusting Jesus, not our own strength, enables us to persevere through life’s burdens, as He carries us and completes our faith journey.

    Friend, if your shoulders feel a bit slumped today, if your breath is a bit short and your steps a bit slow, you’re in the right place. You’re in a sanctuary where God knows how tired feet feel and how heavy hearts carry what no one else sees. You’re seen, you’re loved, and you’re not forgotten. ...read more

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
     | 993 views

    The Christian journey is often described as a race. Unlike earthly competitions where only one person wins, in the race of faith, every believer who runs well and endures to the end will receive the prize of eternal life.

    RUNNING THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Disciplines For Disciples Perseverence Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,204 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

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    Focus On What Is Ahead

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    A sermon on how a Christian can concentrate walking towards the direction God has set for us.

    “Focus on What is Ahead” Heb. 12:1-2 (God’s Word) Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of Gods' Word

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,655 views

    This sermon will help you see that there is power in truth, there is power in Gods’ standards, and there is power in His word to guide you in victorious living.

    THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Read Hebrews 4:12 Today I have a word from God. If you came here today with a hope in your heart That you might hear from God, Then you’ve come to the right place Today I want to tell you that there is power in God’s Word! (pause) The Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Reality - The Amazing Race Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    Through the lens of a popular reality TV show, this sermon encourages believers to commit to the amazing race of the Christian life.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - THE AMAZING RACE 13 November 2005 How many of you have ever been in a foot race or marathon? Wow! I really admire people who can put out the physical effort needed to run in a race like that. Words like endurance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Run Baby Run

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,611 views

    Sermon on the perseverance of the saints

    RUN BABY RUN! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore 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, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gining Grit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025
     | 737 views

    To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

    Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ