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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Enjoy Life- A Strong Finish Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2024
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    This is the 199th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from Philippians.

    Series: Action [#199] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- A STRONG FINISH Philippians 3:12-21 Introduction: This is a Summer Olympics year. There are many athletes from all over the World training and competing to represent their Country in Paris, France. I remember how crazy 2016 was for Tharon. Tharon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Race Is On

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009
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    THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A RACE

    THE RACE IS ON TEXT: ECC.9:10&HEB.12:1&2 GET A SET OF REAL RACE FLAGS AND WAVE AS YOU PREACH 1. Green Flag - This means the race is either beginning or resuming. It lets the driver know the track is safe and clear. The driver can then move to the starting line. 2. Yellow Flag - This lets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guts And Glory

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 1, 2010
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    Inspirational and motivational message from the 2010 Olympics

    I. THIS VERSE CALLS TO MIND WHAT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT IN VANCOUVER, CANDADA A. Closing Ceremonies – Anyone Watch Opening? Anyone Watch Olympic Events? 1. Four years of hard work is over - celebration – marking end of all events 2. Medals have been handed out 3. After the flag ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pass The Baton

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
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    Running the race of faith

    Illustration: Children’s Talk: Running a race. Share what you have in life with others. Pass the baton to the next person. God started this race and was at the beginning, He will be at the end also to give you a trophy Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
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    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winners Never Quit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
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    Winners never quit... Quitters never win...

    “Winners Never Quit” (Adapted from John Maxwell’s Characteristic of a Giant Killer) October 2010 Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 3, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda “Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword and spear, and a javelin, but I come to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which End Of The Pool Are You In?

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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    "Deep calleth unto deep." Which end of the spiritual pool are you swimming in?

    Ezekiel 47:1-5 – Matthew 13:1-9 Old Testament Swimming / New Testament Farming: Ankles / Way Side (Exposed) = Fowls consumed [V19] Knees / Stony Places (Shallow) = Spring up; No depth; Sun Scorches [V20-21] Loins / Among Thorns (Overwhelmed) = Choked out [V22] To Swim In / Good Ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Courage To Swim Against The Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13 Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. Illustration: Where Am I Going? Pastor Rick - Crown Of Life Church From Zalomes Bridge to the World ============== It’s comforting to hear that even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon On Prayer) (1 Of 3)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023
     | 1,800 views

    The cell phone industry is one of the most highly competitive businesses in the marketing world. In the U.S., that competition is extreme.

    Beginning in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign they called "Test Man." Their catchphrase became - "Can you hear me now?" This became the catchphrase for Verizon for the next nine years. It was an interesting marketing strategy. Many cell phone providers fight the competition ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Beginnings: A Deep Dive Into Scripture 2024. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 19, 2024
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    In 2024 we have decided that a greater knowledge of scripture in a necessity, so here we go with an introduction to our congregation/Corps.

    New Beginnings Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp?for my feet, ????a light?on my path.” We have a wee verse on our office wall that states, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you start where you are and change the ending.” In life I am sure that there are many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Peace Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009
     | 3,707 views

    Achieving peace in the world must come from those who have achieved peace with themselves. That in turn comes from achieving peace with God. For the Day of Prayer for World Peace, for baptism, and for Communion

    My mother-in-law made an arresting comment the other day. She had been reminiscing about what it was like to take care of two small children in a British bomb shelter, and then our conversation turned to the present situation with Iraq. "Oh, you men", she said. "You men, always getting us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Make Your Race Count

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
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    God wants us to breakout of mediocrity and to step up to a life with purpose and vision, to fulfill that task God has for you; we need to run this race to win...

    2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 1 Cor. 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. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Race For The Prize

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010
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    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

  • Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda avatar

    Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Nov 7, 2010
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     | 18,891 views

    When it comes to overcoming challenges in life Daniel will always display his total submission to God. He knows God very well… Death threat will not stop him from spending regular and intimate time with God.

    “Never Give Up” Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Sin Entered In-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,211 views

    5 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

    WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-V—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: Answers to Your Baby Questions for New Parents: Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel & act normal again? A: When the kids are in college. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist