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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Fix Your Eyes

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,435 views

    To run the race of faith you need to fix your eyes on Jesus and remember that He is our AUTHOR, our PERFECTOR and our ENCOURAGER.

    FIX YOUR EYES Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But he hadn't slept much the night before. So as his plane left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Growing Into The Race Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 10, 2006
     | 2,922 views

    For some reason, it makes perfect sense to most of us, to not try and run the Boston Marathon without proper training. But when it comes to our relationship with Christ, we make the decision to follow Him and think that we can just sit back and enjoy the

    If you guys can remember what we talked about two weeks ago, we began to look at our mission statement – Living to Grow, Serve, Worship, and Share. We spent the majority of our time focusing on the importance of “living together.” For starters we talked about that this was a major component to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 7,500 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

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Practical Faith - "running God’s Race" Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,381 views

    Today's sermon is part of our "Practical Faith" series and looks at how we are to run God's race, or better, how to live this life of faith God has called us to take.

    Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” 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 felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Race For The Prize

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. As Christians, we are running toward our heavenly reward. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand; don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently – your spiritual progress depend

    Opening illustration: We can become distracted and look away from the goal of becoming like Christ. If you saw the movie Chariots of Fire, then maybe you remember the great runner Abraham. He had won so many races. His coach held up such discipline. But he finally lost one of the races because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaning For The Tape

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    A sermon on the importance of finishing strong in our CHristian walk.

    LEANING FOR THE TAPE II Timothy 4:6-8 I. INTRO 1. This morning I’d like to share with you excerpts of two life stories. 2. Listen closely and see if you can realize the similarities. Failed in business 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Running With Endurance"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,230 views

    Like disciplined athletes we are called to cast off everything that would prevent us from running with endurance the race set before us.

    “Running With Endurance” Hebrews 12:1-3 On Monday of this past week I went to Bishop McGuinness High School where Nate was running in a track meet. There were 7th-9th grade boys and girls from all over the state who left their homes early in the morning to make their way to the track. I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disciplines Of Disciples

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,225 views

    Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

    87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Race Of Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 35,912 views

    Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For Perfection

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

    Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run With A Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    We need to exhibit perseverance if we want to win the prize at the end of the Amazing Race!

    INTRODUCTION • As we continue examining the Amazing Race that we are all a part of, we are going to look at an important aspect of the race that we need to keep in mind if we want to finish and win the race. • WE have seen that we need to know where we are going and that the race is much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Run To Win

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    Some of us think that we are doing good because we are in the race but we really need to run to win.

    Run To Win Scripture Reference: I Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) I Corinthians 9:24 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 the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chew Chew avatar

    Run Hard To The Finish

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on.

    Text: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 Title: Running Hard to the Finish Objective: To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on. Introduction Before I began with the actual preaching of the word, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Rise Again...and Run!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,116 views

    The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

    Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kingdom Running

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

    February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist