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  • James May avatar

    Fairy Tales

    Contributed by James May on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,314 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
     | 5,845 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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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,321 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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    A Bold Woman

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,753 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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    Laying Aside Every Weight

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025
     | 437 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
     | 497 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

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    Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012
     | 10,161 views

    Since Christmas in coming up real quick I would like to look at a few messages on the theme of Restoring balance to our Hurried Lives. I love the Christmas season but for some reason this time of the year is filled with twice as much stress as any other

    Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. Part #1 SLOWING DOWN Daniel 1:8-17. A. We don’t Take time to smell the flowers. I had no time to care for myself…” Song of Solomon 1:6. B. We don’t see the fun in life anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep On Going

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,951 views

    A lesson having faith to continue.

    FAITH to run 1 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 goodness and power. Speak to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam - The First And The Last

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

    ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 14, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,680 views

    FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for the believer, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, with experiences permited to enhance our faith in God, in order to make us grow or maybe to compact us.

    OUR THEME FOR TODAY IS EXPERIENCING THE PRESENCE OF GOD..EXODUS 33:14-15 INTRODUCTION;; IT IS GOD’s DESIRE THAT WE ARRIVE AT A PLACE THAT GOD HAS DESTINED FOR US.. FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for me LIFE IS A JOURNEY: TO EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE OUR FAITH.. GOD PERMITS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking Back To Happiness

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 16, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,591 views

    A sermon for Seekers and believers to find the secret of happiness in 1) seeking (God, not happiness) 2) Running (the race, not casually walking) 3)throwing off (anything that hinders)

    ¡§Walking back to happiness¡¨ WBC 18/5/03am 1 Cor 9:24-27 Baptism of Lou Beamish, Walk Wessex present (after ¡§remember your chains¡¨) Classified AD From ¡§The Hayward¡¨, Calif. Review: "Found, false teeth, in parking lot at Daily Review. Please come in and smile at the switchboard operator, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Journey

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    This passage reveals the character and attitude of Paul in at least two ways that, if we will follow his example, will allow us to be the kind of people who run the race well.

    If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dwight Jones avatar

    Noah's Seed

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,749 views

    The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

    Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Series Is Not Over

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,050 views

    Truth be told, the Bible says that the race is not given to the swift, or the battle to the strong, but to the one who endures. So it is necessary to shake of that defeated attitude and fight this fight to the very end.

    The series is not over. Jude 1: 17 – 23 17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you, 18 that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to enjoy themselves in every evil way imaginable. 19 Now they are here, and they are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scientology

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    mankind is descended from an alien race of gods called ‘thetans.’ Scientologist are encouraged to wake up their thetan or god powers by removing all mental blocks called ‘engrams.

    Scientology By Jeston Bennett Matt 9:36-39 Luke 10:1-3 I. Scientology was started by L. Ron Hubbard. His first major work was published in 1950. The book was called, “Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health.” In it he offered a methodology designed to help alleviate such things as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist