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  • Ian Johnson avatar

    The Sap Is Running!

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,282 views

    As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

    THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running With A Vision

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 20,495 views

    When we ask God to give us a vision for our church there are some things we must do. This message points out these things.

    Running With a Vision Habakkuk 2:1-4 I. Running With Vision Begins With Praying and Waiting (v.1) A. We Must Inquire of God (Hab. 1:2-17) B. We Must Have Patience (v. 1a) C. We Must Listen (v. 1b) D. We Must Be Prepared to Answer (v. 1c) II. Running With Vision Has Requirements (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep On Running Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    It is easy to want to give up and drop out of the running. God does not want us to become weary and lose heart. Brethren, We have come too far to turn back now. How are we to run the this race of life?

    KEEP ON RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-4 The Bible is full of references to Sports. Warren Wiersbe said that if the Apostle Paul were alive today, he would read the sports page. He often talks about running in a race, the victor’s crown, even about boxing. The writer of Hebrews also used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay In The Running Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    Our spiritual health is so important because the condition of your soul determines the quality of life you will enjoy both here and now and in the next life – in eternity (Part 1 "How to Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

    INTRODUCTION Watching the male gymnasts at the Athens Olympics last night from the comfort of my armchair! When you become a sports spectator instead of a participant, all the wrong things start to happen to your body. Your weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate and cholesterol all go up. And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Running The Race.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,446 views

    In the verses we have this morning he says we are like runners. He compares the Christian life to a runner.

    Running the race. Philippians 3:12 -- 16. 10/10/04 We have been talking about in the book of Philippians how the Christian life is a life of joy. We have learned that our joy doesn’t depend on the circumstances and situations in which we find ourselves. Our joy is in knowing the Lord Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Blake Dodd avatar

    How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part I

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,973 views

    A sermon on running the race of faith and the necessary steps we must take.

    How to Run the Race of Faith-Part I Introduction: • This morning we pose this question: How do you run this race of faith? We know how doctrinally, but what about practically? • The writer of Hebrews spends ten chapters talking about how Jesus Christ is better. He’s better than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Training To Win The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,053 views

    We all have a race to run, only one can win. The Bible is our manual on how to run to win

    TRAIN TO WIN (PART 1) KNOW YOUR COMPETITION Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Name Above All Names Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,613 views

    You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

    Dakota Community Church July 20, 2014 Name Above All Names Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Introduction: Is it Right to Teach Law to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Long Empty Prayers Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 5,376 views

    Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

    Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Lord And His Name Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 4, 2020
     | 1,969 views

    The LORD's name involves his character and reputation. As we take (on) his name we represent him and determine his influence based on our words and actions.

    1. I read that in China when young people would get out of line with public displays of affection they would take the young people to the police station along with their families and the authorities would berate the family for hours over how the incident brought shame on them and how the parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,734 views

    This sermon emphasizes that true help and victory come from God, not human sources, and encourages perseverance and faith in God during hardships.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by a common bond of love for our Lord and Savior. It's not just another Sunday; it's a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. In the book of Mark, chapter 5, ...read more

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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Cool Runnings - Which Way Will You Run? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,013 views

    The message out of Isaiah is "There is a right way and a wrong way to get what you want out of life." What had Judah done wrong... and what could they do to change their destiny?"

    OPEN: (Show 5:30 minute clip from “Cool Runnings” – the section where bobsled team crashes in their final run... but they refuse to admit defeat. They pick up their damaged bobsled and carry it across the finish on their shoulders. Make sure to include the section where the team shouts their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Running For Freedom - Which Way Will You Run Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 86 ratings
     | 52,324 views

    Why did God send Philip witness to the Eunuch? This was an important official in Ethiopia. Why not send Peter, or John or one the other apostles?

    OPEN: On our vacation last month we went to Philadelphia. We took the guided tour of the city in a double-decker bus and saw various statues and parks, Betsy Ross’s home, as well as Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Our guide told us that people throw approximately $3000 in pennies on Franklin’s grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,213 views

    This Christian life we live is a race, make sure you are in the best of shapes always. So you can win the race. Stay fit to win

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019
     | 7,322 views

    Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren