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  • Brian Tome avatar

    Backyard Gospel

    Contributed by Brian Tome on May 1, 2013
     | 4,027 views

    You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time.

    Know: You are an Evangelist Do: Get to know your neighbors You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time. (Motorcycles, Camping, Cynicism, DWTS,) Gospel = Good News "You were courageous and honest and you got the goods for confessing! Way to go!!" -a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Going Steady With God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,480 views

    Faith and faithfulness not only involve reliability and trust but steadiness as well.

    A man from the east coast had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he and his wife had had a really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    While You Are Waiting

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    Things we should do while we are waiting for the Lord’s Return.

    While You Are Waiting… I Thessalonians 4:13-18 This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A Sermon On Philippians 3 Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,422 views

    In Philippians 3, Paul describes our Christian life twice by using a race analogy. It is an effective analogy. For like in a race, we have a reason to run (or cause). We keep our eyes on the prize, and we are encouraged along the way.

    One night in college, I needed a study break, and I decided to read some online articles. As I was scrolling through, one caught my interest. It was titled: “Top Ten Greatest Canadians.” As I saw the title, I wondered how many people on that list would be hockey related, since it is Canada, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Monty Newton avatar

    When You Can't See The Big Picture

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,531 views

    The big picture for oour lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl.

    Title: When You Cannot See the Big Picture Text: Genesis 12:1-9 The Big Picture: God’s will for our lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl. Introduction We host perhaps the toughest ultra marathon right here in Colorado… it is called the Hardrock Hundred. It begins in Silverton with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Finish Line 7: Reaching The Checkered Flag Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 49,089 views

    This is the seventh and final message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon living a faithful life and finishing a life of faith. (06-05-05)

    Reaching the Checkered Flag Hebrews 12:1-3 Sermon Outline: Bible Truths and LIFE Applications So many people honestly think that coming to know Jesus … being saved … is the end result of their spiritual journey. They could not be further from the truth! Knowing Jesus is only the beginning … it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Jesus Is . . . ! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017
     | 11,316 views

    A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

    Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 12:1-3 September 17, 2017 We remember endings. We remember endings of our favorite movies, as well as endings in the lives of friends, family and even people we’ve admired from politics, sports, actors, actresses, musicians and more. We remember epic meltdowns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Don't Quit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 998 views

    Our victory is assured because Christ was victorious. We are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). Quitting is a shortcut leading to failure. We can finish strong when we focus on Christ.

    Opening illustration: In 1952 Florence Chadwick attempted to swim 26 miles from the coast of California to Catalina Island. After 15 hours, a heavy fog began to block her view, she became disoriented, and she gave up. To her chagrin, Chadwick learned that she had quit just 1 mile short of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Race Set Before Us

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,206 views

    The fact that we are alive testifies that we have a race to run, and that it requires endurance. Such races often stem from extreme misfortune. Some suffer from health conditions, or conditions of their own making. In any case, everyone has a race set before them.

    Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Run The Good Race Series

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,692 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Running The Good Race

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,051 views

    Today is Cadet/Calvinette Sunday and the theme is a challenge of how we live the Christian life and what the results are of "running the good race"

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard White avatar

    Run With Nike Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    Quitters never win and winners never quit. How to be a winner

    RUN WITH NIKE No this is not an ad for Michael Jordan and NIKE However Madison Ave and the advertisers there have convinced us some how that if we where this product while running or competing in some event we will win just because we wear their product. Is there something magical about NIKE? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Long Distance Runner Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    As Christians, we are not sprinters, but long distance runners.

    Long Distance Runner Text: Heb. 12:1-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: You are a long distance runner You can feel the pain in your side Yet you must run on You are a long distance runner Keep your face in the wind And you’ll soon be home I can see the strain on your face Keep your eye on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What’s Your Focus?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 11, 2021
     | 2,883 views

    We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God.

    What’s Your Focus? Hebrews 12:1-2NKJV We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God. Imagine you are at a track meet, and they’re lining up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Cleaning Process

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,945 views

    Our text reveals the cleaning process of the soul. 1- Alienation 2- Reconciliation 3- Continuation 4- Glorification

    INTRO.- How many of you men do laundry? ILL.- Many years ago when my daughter Holly and her hubby Chris were home on a weekend from Lincoln Christian College they had to do laundry. After Holly did a load of wash she brought them into the room and dropped them in front of her hubby Chris and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ