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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Running To Win

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,872 views

    winning in the race of life

    Intro: probably there aren’t many people who would sit and watch coverage of an entire marathon, which is approximately 2 hours to the winner, and many hours to the last one who finishes. This past week the most famous of all marathons, the Boston marathon was run. It is always amazing to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Road Rules - Pt. 1 - Indian Running Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    Road Rules Pt. 1 – Indian Running I. Introduction Although you can’t tell it by looking at me now, I have a long history of running in my past. As a 7th grader in middle school I had visions of becoming a great football player. I went out for football and played until my 8th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Of The Tar Baby

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015
     | 4,865 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

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    Such A Way

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2024
     | 627 views

    There was no zeal to win, they did not prepare IN SUCH A WAY to win, their goal was not to get the first prize.

    Such a way 1 Corinthians 9:24 “ Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. “ Apostle Paul said, ‘run in such a way’ so as to win the race of life! An unruly and disorderly life has been the current way of life! People ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "on The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,007 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

  • Mark Hall avatar

    The Great Race Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,386 views

    I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. What you do on this journey, and how well you run your race will greatly impact your final standing in eternity.

    THE GREAT RACE OF FAITH Please open your Bible to Hebrews 12 and 2 Timothy 4:7 as we begin a new series of sermons regarding your journey through life. All of us are on a journey called the great race of life. What you do on this journey, and how well you run your race will greatly impact your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Barron avatar

    Bury Me Standing

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Nov 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,450 views

    We can finish the course like Paul did!

    BURY ME STANDING 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 OCTOBER 27, 2013 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. I have mentioned before my love for the science fiction show, Star Trek. One of my favorite characters is Worf, who is a member of the Klingon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preparing To Run Series

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

    Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Running

    Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Mar 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,822 views

    A Practical message on how to keep running this race-we call christianity

    KEEP RUNNING ………. Text. Gal 5: 7 You were (past tense) running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? Intro: How do we keep running for Jesus? Keep in mind we are not in a 50yrd dash or a sprint.. in it for the long haul I’ve seen many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus’ Love 12 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 22, 2017
     | 2,888 views

    Let go and let God, push and pull, volley and lead us to run our race to fulfill God’s purpose to see and own our purpose in our lives, our gift.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 12 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 22, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • David Simpson avatar

    Pressing On Toward The Goal Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 44,687 views

    The goal of finishing the race must be before us as Christians. Heaven awaits. Strive toward the victory of heaven by living out your faith every day.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 14, 2016 David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Run With Endurance Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Like any great athlete we need to learn the importance of dedication and endurance for our Christian race.

    HEBREWS 12 A great cloud of witnesses Throw off everything that hinders Run with endurance Fix our eyes on Jesus the Lord disciplines the one he loves A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    Finishing The Race Well

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,133 views

    Paul describes the christian life to running a race with the intent to win. Are you running in such a way?

    Finishing the race well 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Run To Get The Prize Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 7, 2024
     | 724 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

  • Kevin Ernst Duclairon avatar

    Running The Race Of Faith Ii. - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - 8/4/12

    Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,481 views

    RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH II. - 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 - 8/4/12

    RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH II. - 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 - 8/4/12 "24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational