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  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Christians, Do We Use God's Name In Vain?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    Dream 9-29-08 I dreamed that my brother, Terry, was preaching a sermon on using God’s Name in vain. He emphasized phrases such as “GOOD GOD”, “JESUS”, “GOD”, “LORDY, LORDY”. He said all kinds of phrases we use that are wrong. He said that we use these

    Christians, Do We Use God’s Name In Vain? Isaiah 45:11-19 11 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    How Do You Take God's Name In Vain?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on May 26, 2007
     | 10,884 views

    This message points out that it is not just with the mouth that God’s name can be taken in vain. The life that a Christian lives can also make one guilty of taking God’s name in vain.

    How Do You Take God’s Name in Vain? Exodus 20.7 (Exodus 20:7) Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. What is this verse telling us this morning? Not to curse using God’s name. Now I did not come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Running The Race Of Faith With Endurance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 420 views

    The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires perseverance, focus, discipline, and determination.

    RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH WITH ENDURANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Spiritual Zombies: Running On Empty.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 29, 2023
     | 1,938 views

    Do we realize how dangers running on empty can be? Avoid dryness, tiredness, weariness and being empty.

    SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? … RUNNING ON EMPTY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Job said: I give up, I am tired of living, leave me alone. My life makes no sense? COME LET US REASON: THERE ARE 4 WORDS THAT HANG AROUND IN A GANG. THEY TRAVEL TOGETHER. *DRY: no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Running For President

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2020
     | 2,398 views

    No, I am not running for President. But, if I was, what would be my stance on certain moral issues be in order to be in alignment with God's Holy Word?

    I Am Running For President Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Enough Is Enough - I Am On The Run

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 15, 2014
     | 8,051 views

    A Sermon on the running from the call of God. How our disobedience can bring the worst of storms in to our lives

    "Enough Is Enough" - I Am On The Run by Rev. Timothy G. Porter Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. “I’ve made more than I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ye Did Run Well!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 28,492 views

    INSTRUCTING THE DAILY LIFE OF BELIEVERS.

    PP0614 DATE YE DID RUN WELL! Gal 5:7. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Much of the first five chapters of this epistle is Paul instructing the Galatians to not turn back toward the law. Some of the traditional Jews had influenced them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Running God’s Race

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,422 views

    The Bible describes life like a race, not a hundred yard dash, mind you, but a marathon. And while everyone runs in this race, not everyone will finish well. This sermon looks at how we can finish this race well, even when we feel like giving up.

    Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” (Updated) Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 8, 2022
     | 4,153 views

    Israel acted as if God did not see their heart and their attitude. God saw all the meeting and plans with Egypt. God saw the attitude towards His word. How strange that so many people think that they can hide from God.

    Sermon: Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide! Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-14 NLT “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the Lord. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. 2 For without consulting me, you have gone down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 7,329 views

    A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

    Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    A Disciplined Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 5,518 views

    Message 25 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues thought stirred by Paul's challenge to limit our freedom for the sake of the gospel.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Essential perspectives for the New Year. 1. Life is not what it seems or feels Daniel thought that God had ignored his prayer. Zachariah and Elizabeth had resigned themselves to the fact that God said, “NO!” to their request ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Total Commitment Vs. Just A Contributor Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,305 views

    Paul, in writing to the Corinthians teaches that often we lay aside our wants, our desires, and even our needs for the sake of others. In order to run this race, it takes total commitment.

    Text: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Before we begin, I want to share with you a story. This is a story that you’ll often learn in business classes, when you’re learning about partnerships in business, and I think it’s kind of applicable to what we’re going to be learning today… It’s called the Pig and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Parable Of The Tar Baby

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015
     | 4,852 views

    Brother Rabbit's Pride distracts him from the path-- What distracts you from running the race that is set before you.

    The Parable of the Tar Baby Brother Rabbit was hopping down the rabbit trail—you know—the one all good bunnies would chose to travel on. Along the way he came to a carefully constructed little man, made of tar and some old clothes. Brother Rabbit, not wishing to be rude, greeted the tar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "on The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

    “On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Don Campbell avatar

    A Sixfold Call To Action

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023
     | 1,270 views

    In summer youth camp, many children learned the song "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Rocking Chair." The author of Hebrews would agree.

    A SIXFOLD CALL TO ACTION INTRODUCTION Many see storm clouds on the horizon, clouds that will bring trials and tribulation unlike any you and I have seen. If we take no action or the wrong action, we will not help ourselves in this life or the life to come. In the Letter to the Hebrews we Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ