Sermons on the goal to win the prize: showing 61-75 of 55,024

Pressing On Toward The Goal. Philippians 3:13-14

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024

A message about striving toward the goals of life in the New Year.

Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grand Prize

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 12, 2005

A look at an Ethiopian Eunuch named Ebed Melech, who received his life "as a prize" because he trusted God. Jesus says if we live our lives focused on our own desires and plans, it will come to utter nothingness and death, but if we will trust Him and

EOLS: Jesus says if we live our lives focused on our own desires and plans, it will come to utter nothingness and death, but if we will trust Him and give our life to Him, we will see the true, best life that God has prepared for us. Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

Eye On The Prize PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages believers to persevere in sharing the gospel, adapting to reach all people, and to strive for the eternal prize through disciplined spiritual living.

Good morning, dear friends. I trust you've come here today with hearts ready to receive and spirits eager to be filled. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family - a family united under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Topics: Perseverance

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other

Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2018

The primary purpose of the church is win people to Jesus, baptize them into Christ and teach them what Jesus wants them to know. But how do we, as individual Christians go about doing that?

OPEN: Back in the 1960’s there was a young High School boy named John Baker who loved to run. In fact he loved running so much that his dream was to be on the High School track team. The only problem: the coach wasn’t interested. John was too short and too slight to be a runner. But John’s friend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goal Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Goal is to love God and love others

Purpose Series #1 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The GOAL Matthew 22:34-40, John 13:34-35 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 22:34-40 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 Sundays we will study together the principles found in “Beginning Life Together.” Our Pueblo groups will be studying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wins Best In Everything

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2017

Jesus deserves honor greater than any Oscar, Emmy orother prize

“Jesus Wins The Best Everything!” Philippians 2:5-11 David P. Nolte I’m not “into” the Oscar thing or the Emmy thing or the Pulitzer Prize thing. They are not quite as exciting to me as watching grass grow. These matter greatly to some but I’d have more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reach For The Prize

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 22, 2005

We have to do more than just enter the race we have to reach for the prize.

Reach for the prize Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13,14 (KJV) Philippians 3:13 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, 14 I press toward the mark for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing The Prize

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009

Christ allows us to forget our past.

PURSUING THE PRIZE Philippians 3:12-16 By Cleavon Matthews December 28, 2008 INTRODUCTION Paul pens this epistle while imprisoned. He was apprehended and arrested for preaching Christ. Paul writes out of concern for Epaphraditus. This is one of four prison epistles written at this time. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On Or Just Pressed

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Remembrance Sunday: living out of others’ expectations for us just makes us feel pressed. Relief from grief comes when you pursue what you know God wants for you.

One place I am quite sure I can stay away from is the National Museum of Beverage Cans. No matter how many times I may travel to and through Nashville, Tennessee, whether it be on Baptist business or as an accidental tourist, I feel quite certain that I can avoid even so much as a swift glance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Prize

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 1, 2003

The Prize that we are all searching for in life... Jesus Christ.

JN 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2019

Jesus was focused on his mission. He urges us to be focused on God's kingdom in our lives, too.

June 30, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:51-62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Eyes on the Prize Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A farmer was teaching his young son how to plow. As his son sat in the tractor seat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prize Prisoner

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Apr 12, 2004

Easter sermon which contains a parable telling the story of the resurrection from the perspective of the devil.

It was the pinnacle of his existence. The Prince was more than elated, almost giddy, as he personally led the new prisoner into the dungeon of death. This is what he had been working for all these years -- years and years of opposition by the King -- years and years without any respect for his ...read more

Denomination: *other

Prized Possessions

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery.

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery. His name was Konstanin Von Tischendorf and he had been traveling through the Middle East. He came one night to an old Greek Orthodox monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Knocking upon the door, he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Qualify For The Prize

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle i

I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal