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A Great Crowd Of Witnesses (London Olympics 2012)

Contributed by Tim Power on Aug 1, 2012

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A sermon to encourage, to persevere, to understand a great crowd of witnesses goes before us and that we as Christians support each other in our faith race for life

NBC July 2012 (London Olympic opening weekend) In front of a great cloud of witnesses 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

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First of 3 part series on Eternal Security. Link inc. to formatted text version, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Can a Saved Person Ever Be Lost? Ephesians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EternalSecurity.html Let’s pretend that we all have just boarded a jet for a non-stop trip overseas. We all get on the airplane, take our seats, and fasten our seat belts, then we reach for a magazine, and when we do, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

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Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Heaven Is Counting On You

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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We have a responsibility to run the race God has called us to. All of Heaven is counting on us and rooting us on.

n We are being rooted on by the hosts of heaven that have gone on before us. n It is our duty to continue and finish what they started. n The baton has been passed to you and me. How do we accomplish this? 1. PRACTICE (1 Corinthians 9:25) * Lay aside the weight—“weight”=mass, burden, hindrance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009

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In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled over by temptation. This kind of stamina can

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 1 James 1:1-8 -- TRIALS In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bessing Part Ii Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 20, 2009

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God calls us to leave our comfort zones and step out in faith. Many people refuse to move because they believe that “blessed” people live in comfort and security.

Intro: Expectations VIDEO: Shrek Plot: The irreverent fairy tale of an ogre (Shrek) who sets out on a daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of a loudmouthed Donkey and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. SCENE: Fiona thanks Shrek and asks to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Lasts Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 1, 2009

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The necessity of ongoing faith in Christ Jesus.

Imagine going into a BANK, innocently filling out a withdrawal slip, and within MINUTES being arrested by the police. When RON SCHATZ filled out a withdrawal slip in an American bank, he had no idea that HANDCUFFS would soon be place upon him. It took a while to straighten out the story. The teller ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2009

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This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Last week we began a series entitled “Do Not Lose Heart.” We established the point that many people lose heart as they travel the path of life. I mentioned Jim Ryun, who was a long distance runner. At one point in his life he lost heart with running and walked off of the track. He quit. He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

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True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

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It’s hard to know what to do when the storms of life come our way. In Peter’s attempt to walk on the water we discover some valuable principles that will help us face those storms while giving glory to our Lord.

Title: Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Matthew 14:22-32 Introduction Tom Dooley was a young doctor who organized hospitals, raised money, and literally poured out his life in the service of the afflicted peoples of Southeast Asia. Here was a man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Race To Be Run Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

based on 19 ratings

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Keys to running the race of life in the way that pleases God.

*ILL>In 1863, as Abraham Lincoln prepared to sign the Emancipation Proclammation he took his pen, moved it to the signature line, then dropped the pen. When asked why, the President replied: "If my name goes into history, it will be for this act; and if my hand trembles when I sign it, there will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Just Preach Faith, It Works!

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Feb 24, 2008

based on 21 ratings

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Though you may be tired and weary, God has not forsaken you. He didn’t put you somewhere so you could struggle but He does have a plan and you are part of it. Just preach faith - it works!

Just Preach Faith, It Works! Titus 1 In Titus chapter 1 we find a letter written by the apostle Paul to Titus. Historians say that Paul was responding to a letter that Titus had sent to him. Titus was the pastor of the church in Crete. And while pasturing this church he became discouraged so ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blunders Of Self-Indulgent Gain-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011

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2 of 2. James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain. Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. How is self-indulgent gain dangerous? Blunders of self-indulgent gain are in their Accumulated...

Blunders of Self-indulgent Gain-II—James 5:1-8 Attention: ‘Religious’ people can make tremendous life-altering blunders. Need: James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. So there are danger in self-indulgent gain. How is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Running On E

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Apr 4, 2011

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You will find that if you faint not, god is going to allow you to fly over some things. There are going to be some things you don’t even have to endure

Isaiah 40:28-31 Reverend Kahala Bolton April 3, 2011 If you will please stand for the reading of god’s word and open your bibles. Turn to Isaiah chapter 40 beginning at the 27th verse and closing at the 31st verse. I will be reading from the NKJV version. You read along silently and I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Glorifying God, Even Into Eternity

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 16, 2010

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We exist to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God?

Intro Creation exists to glorify God. We exist to glorify God. The purpose of our life is to glorify God. The purpose of all you do is to glorify God. And the purpose of the Church is to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God? First, God wants to be glorified by your salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

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