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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 27, 2025
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     | 316 views

    Divine encouragement and instruction to run with endurance the race God has set before us.

    Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank You for the privilege of gathering together in Your presence. As we open Your Word today, speak deeply into our hearts. Empower us to run with endurance the race You have set before us. Let Jesus be exalted, let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2025
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     | 598 views

    We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving up can seep into our spiritual lives.

    Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 (NLT) Introduction: The Call to Press On We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Will Return (Zechariah) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2025
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     | 490 views

    When life gets hard, look to Christ. Look forward to the glorious future He has planned for you. Look within at the changes He is making to your heart. And look up because He is coming soon!

    A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game. He asked one of the youngsters what the score was. “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy said, puzzled. “Why should we be discouraged? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Be Spirit-Filled

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

    How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Six Ways To Get Back On Track With God

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 20,740 views

    We can get right with God after we’ve wandered away.

    Six Ways To Get Back On Track With God (Adapted from a message preached by Dr. Dave Hartson) Joshua 7:11, 8:1-8,30 June 8, 2002 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: While driving in a remote camping area, the father of a vacationing family came across a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Race Is On!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    The race we are called to run...

    HEB 12:1Therefore, 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. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change, Who Said Anything About Change?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    We have the promise that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

    “Change – Who Said Anything About Change” Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” The first of the year our focus is on change. How can I change to be a better person? How can I change to be a better Christian? How can I make changes to be a better father or ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    So Great A Cloud

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 18, 2019
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     | 7,941 views

    Saints can be great people like Mother Teresa or Francis of Assisi … but saints can be ordinary people. People like you and me. People who have given their hearts to Jesus. People that the light of God … the light of the Holy Spirit … shines through.

    One day a man and his five-year-old son were walking through a beautiful church. The church was filled with bright light from its many colorful stained-glass windows. As the boy looked at the windows, he asked: “Who are all the people in the windows, Daddy?” “They are saints,” his father ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Run With Perseverance!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 1, 2025
     | 339 views

    Today in our sermon we will consider what it takes to overcome adversity and finish our "race" of faith. For the theme of our sermon let’s use just three words from our text. “RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE!”

    For four years, Derek Redmond had dreamed of winning the 400 meter sprint at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. He could see himself standing on the medal platform receiving the gold for his native Great Britain. Derek breezed through the qualifying heats and made it to the medal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    In order to be a Christian, you have to be focused on growing spiritually.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will challenge us, inspire ...read more

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    Let It Go Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,049 views

    To grow in our relationship with Christ, we must identify and let go of the emotional baggage that hinders us.

    Hey God, help us to drop the stuff that's slowing us down and messing with our relationship with you. Show us how to swap out the bad stuff for the good stuff you've got for us. In Jesus' name, Amen! You know how it feels when you're carrying a heavy backpack all day? It's exhausting, right? Well, ...read more

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    The Fruitful Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Philadelphia

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Determination Of A Champion Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    Using the example of Paul and how he lived for Christ and what we can get from his teachings.

    Gold Medal Living Determination of a Champion August 1, 2004 Intro: Olympics are coming up- Always love the excitement, the competition, and the personal stories. *PP- Jesse Owens- Berlin 1936 Cassius Clay- Rome 1960 Nadia Comaneci- Montreal 1976 Bruce Jenner- Montreal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paving The Way For Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,993 views

    Making a difference in the world around us requires staying power!

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Five—Paving the Way for Perseverance Hebrews 12:1-3 Sunday, August 19, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read 12:1-3 Key verse: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 A young fellow wanted to be a star journalist but lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Important Things

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 19, 2013
     | 3,660 views

    Trials make us evaluate what matters most. Questions about life and eternity help us center our hearts and minds and focus our hopes in God’s eternal plan.

    All of us face trials. The Bible is filled with stories about people undergoing trials and teachings about how to respond when we face trials and troubles in this life. This past week Boston was shaken by a crisis that we all have surely heard about. I selected four slides from photos that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ