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  • Mike Turner avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,041 views

    The Christian life is like running a race. Find out three important elements in doing it victoriously.

    Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-3 In our text this morning, the writer of the book of Hebrews which I believe to be Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Some of the same things which are essential to being victorious in a race are also key to being victorious in our Christian life. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Heading Toward Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,647 views

    Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,794 views

    Running to win only makes sense if you’re chasing the right prize

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,276 views

    A sermon dealing with Hebrews 12:1-3 on the topic of the Christian race.

    RUNNING THE RACE HEBREWS 12:1-3 How many of you have either in the past or are presently on a track team? Being a good runner in competition requires dedication. I am impressed by the number of young people that we have who get up early and run every day. I am impressed by their dedication to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Run Away! Run For Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2021
     | 4,495 views

    Attempting to stand against the pressure of the evil one is a recipe for defeat, unless and until we are strengthened by the Risen Saviour.

    “[The soldiers] seized [Jesus] and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running With The Horses

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,973 views

    It is easier to be a freeloader. Easier to be a leech. It is easier to relax in the embracing arms of The Average. Easier, but not better. Easier but not more significant. Easier but not more fulfilling. God has called you to a life of purpose.

    Running with the Horses WT 04-18-04 am Jeremiah 12:5 Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and [if] in the land of peace, [wherein] thou trustedst, [they wearied thee], then how wilt thou do in the swelling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run To The Mountains

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020
     | 2,927 views

    Where will we run in time of need?

    Sermon - Run to the mountains - I’m going to bring you a message that is, in part, a lot like the scales being rolled back from my eyes. - This is a message geared towards our Independence Day that we celebrated yesterday. - Today I see mankind being brought to life, & it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run With Promise Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    A look at how Jeremiah depended on the promises of God.

    During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. "Look, I¡¦ll give you $100 if you¡¦ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I¡¦m to promise to ¡¥love, honor and obey¡¦ and ¡¥forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,¡¦ I¡¦d ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Roark avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016
     | 12,188 views

    It doesn't matter where you finish, just that you finish the race set before you

    RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-4 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leader On The Run PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Even in times of fear and uncertainty, we can remain faithful and trust in God's perfect plan, as demonstrated by David in 1 Samuel 21:10-14.

    Good morning, beloved! We’ve all had those moments when fear grips us, when faith seems hard to muster, and when the future seems uncertain. Even the greatest leaders in the Bible experienced these moments. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that beautifully captures these human ...read more

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  • Frank Lay avatar

    Keep On Running Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,573 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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Nowhere To Run

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014
     | 8,025 views

    Running from God is what most people do when they are avoiding God and do not like what He is telling them. Disobedience will cause us to run, but coming clean with God causes us to make wise decisions.

    Nowhere to run Jonah chapter 1:1-1:7 This morning we will look at the familiar passage of the prophet Jonah running from God and what can happen if you choose to run from him. This passage will speak to each of us because all of us have attempted to run from God, hide from God and some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,112 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

  • Greg Baskerville avatar

    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    The significance of the empty tomb that first Easter

    Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Running The Marathon

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

    “Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational