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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Jacob: A Captive On The Run

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
     | 552 views

    We have become captives to situations and occurrences in our lives. Because of the failure of others and yourself in life, anxieties are skyrocketing, and you become a stronger captive to these situations.

    Opening illustration: Illustration of Sadhu Sundar Singh and how he was a captive till he came to Jesus dramatically. His life did a complete 180. Illustration of Saul who was a persecutor of Christians and a captive to the system and world changes. Introduction: In Genesis 32 we see Jacob as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Christian Race

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 577 views

    The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a focus on the prize that lies ahead.

    RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Empowered To Run And Not Be Weary Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025
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     | 552 views

    God has not called you to run the race of life in your own strength. He has made supernatural strength available to help you run and not be weary, to walk and not faint.

    EMPOWERED TO RUN AND NOT BE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running The Race With Patience

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025
     | 212 views

    The Christian life is a spiritual marathon that requires endurance, discipline, and a steadfast focus on Jesus Christ to reach the finish line and obtain eternal rewards.

    RUNNING THE RACE WITH PATIENCE 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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    Running Your Race

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2025
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     | 309 views

    “Running Your Race” calls believers to reject comparison and discouragement, embrace their God-given lane with faithfulness and joy, and keep their eyes fixed on Jesus—the One who empowers, sustains, and rewards every step of the journey.

    Running Your Race I remember the first time I attended a large Christian conference. Though we all shared a love for the Lord and His Word, this “unknown” attendee quietly wondered if anyone could see past the mask of confidence—past the polished smiles and ministry talk—to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race Victoriously PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,210 views

    Encourage believers to persevere in their faith journey, endure God's discipline as a sign of His love, and strive for holiness, keeping their focus on Jesus and the reward of righteousness and peace.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to be delving into a powerful passage from the book of Hebrews, Chapter 12, verses 1 to 11. It talks about running the great race of life, sticking with it even when it gets tough, and keeping our eyes on the prize. It's all about ...read more

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    Just Like Us (Part Five) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 11, 2019
     | 3,996 views

    Last week we looked at Elijah. We saw how he was bold and courageous in taking on the 450 prophets of Baal but then Queen Jezebel threatens his life and he runs away. We can be bold and courageous in one situation and fearful and pessimistic the next. Today we'll look at Joshua and David.

    JUST LIKE US (part five) Last week we looked at Elijah. We saw how he was bold and courageous in taking on the 450 prophets of Baal all by himself. And God comes through and delivers the victorious miracle. But then Queen Jezebel threatens Elijah's life and he responds by running away. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jonah: The Non-Profit Prophet Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2018
     | 6,673 views

    CHAPTER ONE OF jONAH DESCRIBING HIS CALL AND HIS RESPONSE

    A man and his wife were figuring how much money they could save by putting in a garden. The wife said, “With this garden we’ll be able to save over $300.00 by not purchasing canned vegetables.” The husband said, “Yes, and after buying this new tiller, these garden tools and all these expensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation Belongs To The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 6,936 views

    A look at Psalm 3 and the battle for faith for David in the midst of running from his son.

    Salvation Belongs to the Lord Psalms 3:1-8 July 29, 2018 Last week we focused on one verse, Psalm 23:4 ~ in the most famous of Psalms, David wrote, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Farther? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016
     | 4,419 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". Keep running a good race.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#3] HOW MUCH FARTHER? Hebrews 4:1-13 Introduction: I remember as a child, when my family would go on a long road trip, and how exciting the first 10 or 20 mile was, but that as the trip went on how tired I would become. After about 100 miles, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring With Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 9,146 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS ENDURING WITH JESUS HEBREWS 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION -Have you ever had that life changing moment when you decided to get in shape? -Some of you are thinking, “I’ve never been in shape…but I’ve heard about that from a friend.” -If getting in shape is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So You Want To Go Back To Egypt PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,358 views

    Emphasize the importance of perseverance in faith, warning against the temptation to revert to past ways, and encouraging the congregation to move forward in faith, despite challenges and trials.

    Good morning, Church. We all gather here today to explore a passage from the Book of Numbers, a narrative filled with lessons to guide us in our faith journey. As we turn to Numbers 14:1-4, we're confronted with the story of the Israelites contemplating a return to their past in Egypt, a stark ...read more

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    Let God Help You Overcome Fear

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,078 views

    People sometimes seek to frighten us with fear to deter us from our purpose. But Jesus didn’t let the Pharisees’ false warning deter him from his hour. How about you? Are you trusting in the Lord and his purpose for you, or are you running away in fear all tied up in knots with concerns?

    Let God Help You Overcome Fear People sometimes seek to frighten us with fear to deter us from our purpose. But Jesus didn’t let the Pharisees’ false warning deter him from his hour. How about you? Are you trusting in the Lord and his purpose for you, or are you running away in fear all tied up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Breakfast With Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,849 views

    Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter shouted, “I told you, I don’t even know him. Leave me alone!” Now, Christ h

    John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Am Jonah Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,527 views

    What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

    I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist