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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    The Prize Is Waiting

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    The Prize of heaven is Waiting. Don’t look back. Keep moving forward.

    One of the best part-time jobs I ever had in college was as an assistant high school basketball coach. No, the pay wasn’t great ($150 a season) but I did get to work with one of the most successful coaches in the state of Wisconsin. In his twenty years of coaching, Coach B. led his teams to at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Winning The Race

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,599 views

    All of us want to be "winning Christians" and fulfill the purposes God has for us. What are the essentials for winning the race and one day receiving the reward that is promised?

    WINNING THE RACE Philippians – Be Joyful! Paul’s heart for the Philippians. 1. I have you in my mind (1:3-6) 2. I have you in my heart (1:7-8) 3. I have you in my prayers (1:9-11) Philippians 3:12-16 – Christian Growth/Spiritual Maturity (not salvation---santification) In Chapter 3, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaving The Past In The Past

    Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 38,322 views

    It’s hard to move forward when you keep the past in the present

    Introduction There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and the man came home to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Pressing Or Dragging?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,735 views

    A sermon calling us to Christ-likeness

    Introduction: Fastest Dog Illustration Read Scripture/Pray Purpose Statement: Christlikeness is our goal, therefore... I. Don’t Ever Quit Trying (v. 12a, b) A. This should serve as a note of encouragement to the genuine 1. The old bumper sticker – Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven 2. Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching For The Goal

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    4 Steps to reach your full potential in Christ based on Philippians 3:12-14

    Reaching for the Goal Philippians 3: 12-14 12 Not that I have already attained this -- that is, I have not already been perfected-- but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. 13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Fenton avatar

    Big Goals For God's People

    Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    Learn how to set big goals, keep them and become the person God wants you. This sermon won’t help you do that over night but applying the principles will certainly help you understand how to eventually.

    BIG GOALS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. We must set ourselves a goal, make it a big one, and make it an upward one. Small goals are easy to reach; small goals are nowhere near as satisfying when you do reach it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Better Relationship

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    A Better Relationship is what the Lord wants.

    A Better Relationship HHM April 28 2002 Philippians 3:13-15 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Walk Of Walks Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    This is the sixth sermon of a series on Philippians. This sermon encourages Christians to have a walk that is above all others with God.

    I. Introduction a. The Walk of Walks should be our goal. b. Paul gives us steps for a walk that very few Christians are walking. II. The First Step is to Forget the Flesh (1-7) a. As Christians we cannot let the flesh win b. Paul says that he had a reason to brag about the flesh, but he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straining 'till The End

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 8,810 views

    Sometimes we give up to easily. Paul provides a great example of what every Christian should be doing - Straining ’till the End!

    Straining ‘till the End Philippians 3:12 - 14 Introduction – I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University asked then Prime Minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Personal Resolution In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    I. Mastery of God’s Called A.

    I. Mastery of God’s Called A. Following the prize (12) 1. Refutation of completion (12a) 2. Continuation of intention (12b) B. Forgetting the past (13) 1. Repudiation of the past (13a) a. Good b. Bad 2. Concentration in the present (13b) a. ‘Reaching forth’ - The Greek word points out the strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Lay Hold On Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 226 ratings
     | 14,385 views

    Our goal is not to get to heaven, but to strive to lay hold of our calling.

    Lay Hold on Your Calling Philippians 3: 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering The Call (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    This sermon is part 2 and looks at the how complacency weakens our faith and how works are essential for spiritual growth.

    Answering The Call (Part II) Consequences of Complacency 2 Samuel 11: 1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Excellence #7 - Determination Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    WHAT EVER YOU DO IN YOUR PERSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - DON'T QUIT!

    Commitment To Excellence - Part 7 Determination Phil 3:13-14; Heb 12:1-2; 2 Tim 4:7 Introduction: Understanding Our Terms A. Vision - The ability to see beyond the majority; Viewing life’s circumstances from God’s perspective. B. Dreams - God given ideas, plans or goals that lead to God-honoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Making Resolutions That Last

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 732 ratings
     | 64,791 views

    Since resolutions make us consider the future, the best New Year’s resolutions are the ones we’ll enjoy throughout eternity.

    December 28, 1997 INTRODUCTION A. You did it! You made it through another year. In a few days 1997 will be history. And a new year is right around the corner. A year full of possibility and opportunity. 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. 8760 hours. 525, 600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Al Munger avatar

    The One Thing That Is Everything

    Contributed by Al Munger on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    Rediscover focus, power and passion in your Christian walk

    Introduction In the movie City Slickers Billy Crystal and a group of his executive city friends decide it was time to take an adventure vacation. An adventure vacation is not just laying on the beach it’s doing some activity with a guide that takes you out to the edge. The character played by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist