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  • Don Campbell avatar

    A Sixfold Call To Action

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023
     | 1,427 views

    In summer youth camp, many children learned the song "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Rocking Chair." The author of Hebrews would agree.

    A SIXFOLD CALL TO ACTION INTRODUCTION Many see storm clouds on the horizon, clouds that will bring trials and tribulation unlike any you and I have seen. If we take no action or the wrong action, we will not help ourselves in this life or the life to come. In the Letter to the Hebrews we Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He's Risen

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,151 views

    Using C. F. W. Walther’s hymn He’s Risen, He’s Risen this sermon celebrates the truth that Christ is risen and the certain comfort that brings.

    Epiphany 6 C 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Hymn Study LW 138 02/15/04 Our hymn’s story begins with a group of German theological students from the region of Saxony. Among them were men like E. G. W. Keyl, Theodore Buenger and a young pianist and accomplished hymn-writer by the name of C. F. W. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Go In Faith, By Grace: Following God’s Call In Your Life

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017
     | 6,487 views

    God calls all of us. Be sure you are listening, follow him in faith; his grace will provide all that you need to fulfill his purpose in your life.

    A distinguished preacher once said, “There is a definite, proper end and issue for every man's existence; an end which God intended for him. That which man is privileged to become, called to become, ought to become; that which God will assist him to become, and which he cannot miss except by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Race Set Before Us Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,855 views

    From Heb. 12:1 the race set before us is: 1. A Set Race (Sovereignty); 2. A Marked Out Race (Guidance); 3. An Individually Crafted Race; 4. A Forward Looking Race (The Race before us)

    The Race Set Before Us PPT 1 Series Title Slide Last week we began a new series, "The Amazing Race, winning the race that matters." It is centered on the teachings and principles found in Hebrews 12:1-3, and since it is a passage that talks about running a race, I thought I could incorporate some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Somebody Should Say Something!

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jun 24, 2025
     | 386 views

    This is the Sunday set aside to remember and celebrate Easter! Yet in many pulpits, “Headline News” will take the spotlight. Enough! ENOUGH! Somebody Should Say Something!

    Somebody Should Say Something! Preached: April 20, 2025, BFBC 11 AM service Easter Sunday Humor: Text: Matthew 28:1-8 (1) In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. (2) And, behold, there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Chosen Generation #1: Word Warriors Series

    Contributed by N A on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,757 views

    Do you remember on the playground when team captains would choose teams? Were you one of the captains, or were you one of the ones picked last? God has chosen YOU – and He picked you FIRST! You are chosen by God!

    A CHOSEN GENERATION #1: WORD WARRIORS OPENING TEXT: “1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Run For Your Life! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 9, 2013
     | 9,702 views

    The difference between the rat race and the race that we Christians are running is this: Rat race is about you winning, the Christian’s race is all about Jesus’ winning!!

    Hebrews 12:1-3-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, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracles Still Happen

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,501 views

    Miracles are sudden inbursts of God’s love into His world and our lives, and attract attention to the truth of the Gospel.

    February 3, 2009 St. Blaise “since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Ministry Of Carrying The Bones

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,229 views

    Service to God should not be done to be seen

    I. Promises are more important than priorities -Priority: An order of preference based on urgency, importance, or merit. -Promise: A declaration which gives to the person to whom it is made a right to expect its performance. II. Purposes are more important than personalities -Psalm 139:14 I praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,626 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just How Important Is Jesus Christ To Us? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2022
     | 1,278 views

    Is Jesus Christ so important to us that we would lay down everything to witness to His abiding love?

    Thursday of 14th Week in Course (July 7 2022) Roger Dicconson “No gold or silver or money in your belt, no bag” basically the clothes on their back were all that the early disciple-missionaries had on their journeys. When we look at the histories of the witnesses to Christ in the sixteenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Running Your Race - God's Olympics

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,770 views

    Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

    Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Horse Leech

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,183 views

    A leech is a blood sucker. A disgusting parasite that attempts to suck the life out of you. For the bible tells us, "life is in the blood." The two main methods of removing leeches are fire and salt. The spiritual parallel to removing spiritual leeches is

    The Horse Leech Proverbs 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give.. This is a message about spiritual leeches that attempt to suck the spiritual life out of you. Illus: Administratium The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered. The element, tentatively named ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Is Sin?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    Let’s look at the Bible and see if we can define SIN?

    WHAT IS SIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 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 patience the race that is set before us, I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Love Does Not Envy

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,477 views

    ENVY is called a “green-eyed-monster” and can be defined as a resentful emotion which "occurs when a person lacks another’s (perceived) superior quality, achievement or possession and wishes that the other lacked it." Oh, but God’s love overcomes all.

    Quotes: “Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own."- Harold Coffin “Envy, after all, comes from wanting something that isn’t yours. But grief comes from losing something you’ve already had.” ― Jodi Picoult "Never underestimate the power of jealousy and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal