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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Stop Running And Hear

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,840 views

    The Word is literally near to you. Save money and stay home going to the One whose word you need to hear!

    Amos 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: 12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Christian Race

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 851 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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    Running The Race With Perseverance

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,073 views

    This sermon explores the three key principles in running the race: laying aside hindrances, fixing our focus, and enduring until the finish.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Introduction: The Race of Faith Life is often compared to a race. It’s not a sprint but a marathon—one that requires endurance, focus, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Member-Run Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    Casting the vision for a member-run church, promoting the identity of every believer as a priest and minister of our God

    The Catalytic Church: The Member-Run Church Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-6a Maybe you’ve heard about the two women who stood side by side on the sidewalk in the middle of the night watching the only church in the neighborhood burn to the ground. And as they stood there, one woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Run The Good Race Series

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,076 views

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    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Running The Good Race

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,427 views

    Today is Cadet/Calvinette Sunday and the theme is a challenge of how we live the Christian life and what the results are of "running the good race"

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Running To Obtain The Prize PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,657 views

    Explores our purposeful pursuit of God, choosing to follow Him and run the spiritual race with determination for an eternal prize.

    Hey folks, how are we doing today? I'm so glad to see you all here, ready to dive into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to be talking about something that's near and dear to my heart, and I hope it's going to resonate with yours as well. You know, T. B. Joshua said something that really ...read more

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    Jacob: A Captive On The Run

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
     | 623 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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    Run To Get The Prize Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 7, 2024
     | 917 views

    Paul was using a race metaphor the people of Corinth would immediately understand. Corinth was the home of the Isthmian Games – the city was full of athletes who were training.

    Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 9 Run to Get the Prize October 6, 2024 Paul was using a race metaphor the people of Corinth would immediately understand. Corinth was the home of the Isthmian Games – the city was full of athletes who were training. 1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV “Do you not know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running For What Lasts

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 1, 2026
     | 148 views

    This morning we look at how St. Paul calls us to run the race with eternal purpose, drawing lessons from the Ancient games of Corinth.

    Running for What Lasts GOOD MORNING. We have a great Gospel lesson this morning. But I spent a whole hour on very recently at our Wednesday Night Bible Study. However, there are two things I want to grab from it before we jump to our Epistle lesson this morning. First, the parable’s main point is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When The Running Stops

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 13, 2026
     | 140 views

    When life’s motion slows and striving no longer sustains us, God reveals that true strength comes from knowing Him, not from constant movement.

    I’ve done a little to-ing and fro-ing in my day. I traveled around the world five times by the age of eleven. So movement came early for me. Packing, leaving, arriving, starting over—those weren’t dramatic events; they were normal. Motion felt natural. Stillness had to be learned later. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Therefore, Run The Race Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2023
     | 2,822 views

    As we continue our therefore series, we take a look at Hebrews 12, and how we are the run our race.

    Part of my misspent youth was spent hanging around Racehorses and those who bet on horse races. I’ve mentioned before that my sister and I both had horses when we were teenagers, and when we lived in Hammond River, just outside of Saint John, New Brunswick, we boarded them at a farm that provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    How To Run With Endurance

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,195 views

    The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews compares Christian life to a great race prepared by God we should engage.

    How To Run With Endurance Introduction: The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews compares Christian life to a great race prepared by God we should engage. I. The RACE We Are Facing 1. The AUDIENCES *verse 1a, (we are SURROUNDED by triumphant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running The Race To Win!

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,170 views

    The Corinthian version of the Olympics was something the people of Corinth knew well. Paul used this knowledge to show how believers could win, or lose, rewards depending on how each one runs his or her race.

    Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Introduction: Paul had led many Corinthians to faith in Christ during his stay there (see Acts 18). Now he’s away from them and he’s pointing out some problems these new believers were having. Here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist