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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Preparing For The Success

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 34,863 views

    Our introduction on your outline is: ON YOUR MARK. GET SET. GO! and this applies not just to racing but to life. The more we are prepared for what we have to face in life, the better we’ll be able to run the race that God wants us to run.

    PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Nehemiah Chapter 2 INTRO: ON YOUR MARK. GET SET. GO! Runners are you ready? (Runners shake arms and legs to loosen them up). On your mark! (One runner gets down in position. The other, who was standing behind gets distracted by a better view of the crowd and remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    What Happened

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,991 views

    You ran well who did hinder you. You don't do what you use to do.

    “What Happened” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. TEXT: Galatians 5:7 “Ye did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?” I truly feel that the most beautiful and precious sight in the church is when a soul is delivered from the grips of sin and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    Quitters And Winners

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,583 views

    Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

    Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Gold Medals And Golden Streets

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,815 views

    Endurance... does it matter in the Christian life? In the Bible there are lots of figures of speech, metaphors, and similes to describe the Christian life. Yet, the metaphor of the "race" and the endurance of the race is central. How important is endurance?

    Maddie Musselman is 26 years old and in most people’s viewpoint, at the greatest time in her life, with the greatest moment of her life right in front of her. She had recently been engaged to be married and earned a place to compete in summer Olympic team taking place in Paris. Maddie is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Louis Gibson avatar

    Know Where You Are Going Series

    Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    Like the Extreme Cowboy Race, as Christians we too are in a race. We must saddle up and ride to win the race.

    Extreme Cowboy Race John 16:5-16 Pastor Louis Gibson April 15 2008 “Extreme Cowboy Race” RFD tv airs with Craig Cameron. A race with obstacles like the Texas Three-step, log drag, water hazard, etc… It is a timed event with points awarded based upon a set of five criteria; 1. horsemanship, 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Ditch The Rat Race. Run The Right Race. (Theme Adapted From Larry Jacobs)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,760 views

    Ditch the Rat Race. Run the Right Race. 1) Run after a better prize. 2) Run as others have done. 3) Run empowered by Jesus.

    Would you believe me if I told you that Canadians today are working fewer hours than they were over thirty years ago? Statistics Canada reports that in 2011 the average Canadian worked 36.4 hours per week compared to 38 hours per week in 1976. However, as you can see from the chart (displayed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Rise Again...and Run!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,059 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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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,360 views

    A message I have used for funerals

    2 Timothy 4:6-8 DEPARTURE IS A CERTAINTY I have fought a good fight—Many times life seems like a fight more than it does anything else. We get knocked down and God helps us up. We have health problems and financial problems and then we come to a day such as this and once again have to rely upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Run Series

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,569 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
     | 6,859 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

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Are You Unleashed?

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,465 views

    What would happen if we unleashed ourselves to take the truth to a lost world? Is my life being confined within boundaries, could I be convicted of being a Christian?

    Tracy and I were riding our bike and we passed a house that had a little dog running at us full speed. All of a sudden he stopped he had come to the end of his leash and just barked at us. What if he could go outside his boundaries, what if he were unleashed? Questions starting coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    I Ran The Race-----And Won! Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Paul writes as a Pastor to his beloved church. He tells them of what joy he receives of their ministry. He encourages them to keep on doing the right things and not agrue, grumble, or fight. Be of one accord.

    I RAN THE RACE AND WON! 10-3-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Richard T. McQuinn TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-30 INTRODUCTION: This is a second of a series of sermons from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul is writing to perhaps his favorite church. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Striving To Win Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    A look at excellence as a Christian. How to win in the race of Christianity.

    STRIVING TO WIN The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. The race is run over a grueling course covering 26 miles, 385 yards. In order to run in that prestigious race, you must have either won a sanctioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Freedom Letter- Run A Good Race Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 7, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,285 views

    This is the 44th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 10th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

    Series: Action [#44] FREEDOM LETTER- RUN A GOOD RACE Galatians 5:1-12 Introduction: Many years ago, I coached the High School Swimming team. I had several athletes that went to College on scholarships; but the athlete I was thinking about while I was preparing this sermon, went on to compete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Finish The Race/ The Saints Are Cheering Us On

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 148 ratings
     | 85,370 views

    My greatest cheerleader of all over the years, my mother who while dying from Leukemia would call and ask how she could pray for me. Updated February 2020. Who I held in my arms and while I sang Jesus name above all names she took her final breath. She to is cheering me on.

    I enjoy listening to stories about people who will not give up; ...... stories of those who stay the course ... even though ... the "going ...gets tough". They are a source of great inspiration ... to all. Remember the man who came to Jesus and said, ..."I will follow you wherever ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican