Sermons on no win decision:

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Faith To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message of the Christian’s responsibility in living a Christ honoring life

THE FAITH TO WIN 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 INTRO: The 26th Olympic games are in Atlanta this summer, and excitement over this event runs from Miami, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska. Who will win the gold? Who will come home with the medals? Whose childhood desire to be an Olympian will become a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Training To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message based on the 1996 Olympic Games. The message deals with life’s challenges.

THE TRAINING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRO: I wonder if anyone here has ever run a marathon? The closest I ever came to doing that was trying to get away from my mother when she was chasing me with a switch. Maybe your experience was different. Anyone who has studied Olympic history knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Goal To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

This message is based on the Olympic Games. It deals with life’s situations.

THE GOAL TO WIN Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: The American Olympic basketball team, made up of college players, made a mediocre showing at Seoul, Korea, in the 1988 summer games. Back home, people were greatly disappointed, especially since other teams sported professional athletes. The Olympic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Lost

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 26, 2005

To encourage the church to be about winning the lost to Christ

WINNING LOST SOULS by George Crumbly Romans 10 February 2, 2003 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas My heart is very heavy for our church. Seems like so much going on, yet so much to do. As a New Start Church we are wanting & needing to step out on our own, yet we need a fellowship hall, more classrooms. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Methodist

Losing To Win!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Dec 27, 2006

Here’s a thought - in order to be a true winner - shouldn’t we have to also be a loser?

In a previous message, I shared how God showed me that we are called to be winners at all times. But, here’s a thought. This is something I’ve been pondering lately – in order to truly be a winner in Christ – shouldn’t we also have to be a loser? Look at Matthew 10:38-42: Jesus said, “…he who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-42

Winning The Heretics Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of Jude 22-23

Text: Jude 22-23, Title: Winning the Heretics, Date/Place: 10/14/06, LSCC, AM A. Opening illustration: May 26, 2002, Memorial Day weekend, a barge pilot passed out and hit a bridge span of I-40 over the Arkansas River. This accident dropped a 600 foot span of the bridge 62 feet into the swift ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Run To Win

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005

Some of us think that we are doing good because we are in the race but we really need to run to win.

Run To Win Scripture Reference: I Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) I Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Winning Life

Contributed by Edward Walker on Oct 29, 2006

Discover the ingredients to the Winning Life: Remember what God has done; Worship God alone; and Follow God’s Way.

The Winning Life Jeremiah 18:15 and Selected Verses Introduction 1. This past week the Cardinals won the World Series. Sports Illustrated writer summed it up this way: “Given up for dead several times during the regular season, nearly toes-up in the final days of it and afforded a zero chance ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Minority Wins

Contributed by C Reola on Oct 29, 2006

What separates the winners from the losers? Some Characteristics of Winnning People. It also includes characteristics to avoid. A story about Caleb and Joshua against 10 spies.

Title: “Minority Wins” Text: Numbers 13:1-3, 17-25 Introduction: Who among you would like to join a losing team? Excellent and winning people are rare, and they are always part of the minority. If you are competing, what is your aim? To Win or to Lose? We will examine Numbers 13-14 and look into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running To Win

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 19, 2006

winning in the race of life

Intro: probably there aren’t many people who would sit and watch coverage of an entire marathon, which is approximately 2 hours to the winner, and many hours to the last one who finishes. This past week the most famous of all marathons, the Boston marathon was run. It is always amazing to see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nobody Wins Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:1-8 regarding the brethren who are suing one another, and the kingdom perspective needed to remedy the situation

Text: 1 Cor 6:1-8, Title: Stupid Losers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: fictitious marital spat: he just made the comment that she should be more careful when she uses the lawnmower, and she reacts and says that he is never careful with anything except what is important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We are all in a race of faith. A race that is to mature in faith allowing us to be the masterpiece Jesus created us to be! So run so as to win the race!

INTRODUCTION A. Series “Becoming Contagious” to a Close! 1. “The Stockpile Factor” - Blessings 2. “A Contagious Heart” - Compassion 3. “A Contagious Faith” - Preparedness 4. “A Contagious Race” – Methods of Sharing 5. “A Contagious Storyteller” - Testimony 6. “A Contagious Message” – Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Winning Perspective

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 20, 2007

Jesus gives us a new and winning perspective for life

A Winning Perspective Matthew 14:13-21 December 2007 Introduction Vince Lombardi once said: Winning isn’t the most important thing, but the will to win is everything Our society seems to be obsessed with winning. If you doubt me, go watch a little league ball game or junior soccer. The parents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Race To Win Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2008

We MUST do more than race to race, we need to race to win!

INTRODUCTION • PLAY “I RUN” VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I have enjoyed examining the “Amazing Race” with you over the past three week! Today we are going to conclude our examination of the “Amazing Race” by taking a look at the concept of Racing to Win! • In October of 2002 Herm Edwards then coach of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ