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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Living A Successful Christian Life

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,385 views

    By the world's standards the men and women in Hebrews 11 were anything but successes but in God's eyes they succeeded. Based on their testimony, the opening of Hebrews 12 tells us what it will take for us to live successful Christian lives.

    Living a Successful Christian Life Hebrews 12:1-3 What comes to your mind when you hear the term "a successful Christian"? How you answer is dependent on your definition of success. Many consider success to be power, prosperity, and prestige. The most common definition of success given is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Training And Teamwork

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 6, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    Paul's fear was not that he would lose his salvation, but that he might be disqualified from his team!

    TRAINING AND TEAMWORK. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. The Apostle Paul, as every good minister of Christ, was willing to become “all things to all men” (1 Corinthians 9:22), that they might be SAVED by Christ. Now Paul did all this for the gospel. It was an unselfish act, but would have its reward in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Training Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,052 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 through 13

    Hebrews 12: 1 – 13 In Training 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fairy Tales

    Contributed by James May on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Not just our youth, but many members of the church, tend to live life like it’s a fairy tale. Life is real, and the race must be finished and won.

    FAIRY TALES Youth Rally Sermon By Pastor Jim may Some of you here are living a fairy tale life! I know, I know, you are sitting there already saying, “Oh yeah, how can my life be a fairy tale? Everything isn’t perfect. Going to school every day and then having to do all that homework is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Running For The Greatest Prize

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    Paul tells us that in this life we are in a race. This Gospel message looks at how we can win the prize that Paul describes and what exactly that prize is.

    Running for the greatest prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 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. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going For The Gold Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    This sermon looks at a main attribute in helping us to live our lives to the best - to run the race that is marked for us and finish well, according to God’s standards.

    Going for the Gold in Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro.: A. Wow, did you get to see the Men’s Figure Skating event in this years Olympics? It was quite an event. Many of the lead skaters had great problems doing their jumps. US Figure Skater, Evan Lysacek won the Silver Medal. He persevered so ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Bold Woman

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,665 views

    It matters not your heritage nor your race nor anything in your background to be counted a son or daughter of Abraham. All that matters is your faith in Jesus Christ.

    Matthew 15:21-28 A Bold Woman 3/8/15 Introduction “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” You perhaps recognize the quote from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,223 views

    We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith... just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: How to Finish Well! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith… just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others. Introduction The Word of God inspires us in Hebrews 12:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laying Aside Every Weight

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025
     | 191 views

    To finish the Christian race victoriously, we must intentionally remove every burden, distraction, and sin that hinders our progress and keep our focus on Jesus Christ.

    LAYING ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 “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, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Strengthens

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025
     | 395 views

    Jesus is the source of our strength. Whether we are weak, facing battles, enduring trials, serving in ministry, or running the race of faith, His strength is available to us.

    JESUS STRENGTHENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." – Philippians 4:13 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Psalm 27:1, Ephesians 6:10, Colossians 1:11 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of challenges that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,412 views

    A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

    THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Gives Us Endurance Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,554 views

    How much would you endure when times are bleak? When the world around us is falling in, what does it take to keep going? What or who gives you endurance to keep going?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION SURVIVAL STORIES – HAVE A NICE FALL In November 2019, Ryan Cairnes did a few things right and a few things wrong when he went rock climbing in Washington’s Cannon Mountains. His first mistake—even though he’s an experienced climber with sturdy gear—was going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living On Purpose

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,182 views

    I got this idea from a sermon I saw on SermonCentral. Very few fulfill the purpose of God in their lives so they never fully know the fulness of life God has for them.

    “LIVING ON PURPOSE” LWC July 26, 2009 I’ve teaching on “PURPOSE” on Wednesday nights for some weeks now. It’s something God has impressed on my heart. I know that if we are to live any kind of “Righteous, Successful Christian Lives” we need to understand our “PURPOSE” in life, given by God! God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Only God Can Stop Racism

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jun 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,331 views

    America is in need of healing from racism and bitterness, what can we do as a CHURCH to fix this crisis?

    “If you are a racist, your church will die.” (Yes Black folks can be racist TOO!) Dr. Martin Luther King said that Sunday morning was the most segregated day of the week, and sadly enough it still is nearly 40 years later. We have made good strides in the area of race relations in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running For The Prize Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,425 views

    In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

    After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Other