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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Keep Pushing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025
     | 451 views

    The Christian journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands consistent effort, unwavering faith, and persistence. Just as a woman in labour must push until the baby is delivered, so must we persevere in our spiritual race until we receive our eternal crown.

    Title: KEEP PUSHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.” (2 Thessalonians 3:13) Supporting Text: Luke 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands consistent effort, unwavering faith, and persistence. Just as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Win Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 7,695 views

    Winning the race of the Christian life

    Hebrews 12 - 10/28/12 PRAY - Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews, chapter 12. We have been going through this book that talks about the “better” system we have in Jesus Christ. The book is written to Jewish Christians who were tempted to go back to the OT sacrificial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Weighing You Down? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,807 views

    Some encouragement to run the race.

    Hebrews 12:1-3-Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Splatting

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    Long distance runners reach a point in every race which is called SPLATTING, to continue in the race takes discipline.

    Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL, WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? SPLATTING (or falling towers and dashed dreams) 1. JESUS WAS A PEOPLE PERSON, NOT A PAPER PERSON. Problems are great opportunities. Peace is not the absence of problems, but rather the presence of the Almighty God. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Discipline Of A Champion Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,502 views

    Lessons from Paul comparing the Christian life to a race and how we must have discipline to win the race

    Gold Medal Living “Discipline of a Champion” August 15, 2004 Intro: We have been looking at some characteristics of live a Gold Medal spiritual life. We looked at the need for determination and passion to help us reach the goal for our lives. Today we are looking at the discipline needed in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Why The Christian Life Is Like Running A Race

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 42,325 views

    The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we wil

    Intro: The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we will focus on the aspects of a race as ...read more

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    Be Still So That You Can Run

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 23, 2011
     | 5,841 views

    Rest is necessary to run the race God has marked out for us.

    Be Still So That You Can Run! Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Introduction: Read Isaiah 40:28-31 Rest is vital to our well being physically, mentally, and spiritually. God created the Sabbath to be a means of revitalization. It is a day to heed God’s invitation: “Be still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Putting Faith Into Motion

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    This life is a race and faith will be our strength that helps us finish strong. But we have to put into practice the three vital components that will us win that race.

    Putting Faith into Motion Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Key verse: Hebrews 12:1 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Disciplines Of Disciples

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,005 views

    Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

    87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Gullick avatar

    Gold Medal Christianity. Let The Games Begin!

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,233 views

    A sermon that picks up Pauls theme of running the race and uses the modern context of competition to discus running the Christian race.

    Gold medal Christianity. Let the games begin! This week I had to help someone move 2 cubic metres of firewood into a shed. It took about twenty minutes and I think I could do it faster. With training I might be able to get the time down to ten minutes or perhaps seven is not out of the question. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Driver's Start Your Engines

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,417 views

    A sermon that uses a NASCAR theme so we can all run the race.

    There are many forms of racing in our world today. Right now the Winter Olympics are happening and there are many different racing venues there. You have races for people who walk, run, swim, bike skate, snow board, snow ski, water ski. There are races for people who like snowmobiles, water ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    On Your Mark

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 4,463 views

    On your mark. The race starter, Jesus himself is trying to get our attention. The race is about to start. It is time to get up to the line. It is time to get into the starting blocks. It is time for the race. On your mark….

    Former major league baseball catcher and TV personality, Joe Garagiola, tells about a time when St. Louis Cardinal’s great and hall of famer, Stan Musial came to the plate in a critical game. At the time Musial was a super hitter and was at the peak of his career. As such, opposing pitchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 120,903 views

    Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

    RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What Adam Did To The Human Race Is Reversible Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    So what happened with Adam and Eve in the Garden?

    1. Imagine a time when sin doesn’t exist. Wouldn’t that be great! • A time really, of perfection and beauty. • No sin. No sinful nature directing to sin. No flesh/spirit struggle. • Everything is just perfect, exactly as it was meant to be! • Immediately we think forward don’t we? 1 John 3:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    "Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,759 views

    Keep your eyes on the prize. The prize is Jesus the Christ. No matter how hard the road becomes, keep your eyes on Jesus the Christ.

    Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist