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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "on The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,919 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

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    The Marathon Of Life

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 24, 2020
     | 5,471 views

    Many believers finish their race of faith and graduate to heaven. Fewer believers finish their race of faith WELL, and graduate. What is the difference? What can we do to ensure that we finish well? Life is a marathon, and thus needs stamina and endurance to finish. It is not a sprint.

    The Marathon of Life Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 23-06-2020 Sermon Outline Introduction I came across the fowling written by J. Michael Shannon on the topic of running: “According to news reports, a 100-year-old British man has become the world’s oldest marathon runner, completing a race in Canada. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
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     | 648 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, pursue spiritual growth, and exercise patience, keeping their focus on Jesus amidst life's distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see you all gathered here today, eager to hear the Word of God and to grow in your faith. The Lord has a message for us today, a message of perseverance, pursuit, and patience. These are not merely words, but they are the very essence of our ...read more

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    Escaping The Rat Race

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    Message given to a college group about escaping the trap of materialism.

    Escaping the Rat Race Luke 12:13-34 Thursday, November 6, 2003 Introduction You just heard that I’m a pastor here in town, and in the interest of helping you find a decent church, I want to offer you 10 signs that the church you’re looking at is a bad one: 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Run The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    As we run the race of faith, we run away from the love of money and we run after godliness with contentment. We run striving with the strength that comes from God’s promises

    Run the Race of Faith Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit works contentment in our hearts today is 1 Timothy 6:6-12 [Read the text] Dear friends, who find contentment in Jesus: A story is told about New ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Running God's Race Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    The importance of faithfully running the race we are called to run...

    Date Written: April 4, 2006 Date Preached: April 5, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Running God’s Race Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: Have you ever stopped to think about what the Bible would look like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Run The Race To Finish It

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,784 views

    How we run the race will determine if we finish.

    “Run the race to finish” “How we run the race will determine if we finish.” Hebrews 12:1-3 Sunday Morning Sermon 06.10.07 Intro: (Start with Title and Text) If the Christian life is a race – my question this morning – are you running the race to finish it? Are you preparing yourself, your family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Welch avatar

    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 6,893 views

    Message 11 from Philippians

    "Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    It's A Worthy Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 4, 2018
     | 7,020 views

    If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Are you running? If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Did you know that? And Are you running the race well?

    It’s a worthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 Story of someone who was running for their or someone’s life… Hebrews 12:1-3 Are you a runner? I ran track and cross country in high school. When I got out of college and moved to Houston to work for Shell, I began to run to maintain my health and weight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep On Running This Race

    Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 15,552 views

    Here is another Messasge of Encouragement to those who are believers and to those who would become believers. Keeping our Faith at Full Speed and knowing the race we run has purpose and value.

    Keep on running this race! Philippians 3:14 How many of you came to God’s house and you are just so well rested and ready to run a race? (Some of you are looking at me with that look He’s lost his mind). How many of you would like to go outside and do sprints across the church property? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 22, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,354 views

    Conclusion of this series on Hebrews 11 which looks at what is required of us now that it is our turn, we are in the field of play.

    Introduction Video Clip Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – they have all run their race, they have retired and according to the writer to the Hebrews are now a great cloud of witnesses. They are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's A Challenging Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 9, 2018
     | 5,911 views

    1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions.

    “It’s A Challenging Race.” v.1b 1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions. Opening Illustration (video of runner tripping in tape from 00:02-00:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlxxNRQRro ) Turn to Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Race - Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 16, 2025
     | 263 views

    When Israel failed in the sight of the Lord, the families of the earth were blessed through Abraham. We have the privileges, prestige with responsibility. Let us strive for holiness.

    Theme: Holy Nation – Responsibility Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: We are having the annual theme “Be Ye holy”, in this month, we are now meditating on the theme of Holy Race. Israelites had this title for many centuries but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Developing A Race Strategy Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 29, 2015
     | 5,989 views

    The past is done, the future has not yet happened - so the present moment is important.

    “Living a Joy-full Life: Developing a Race Strategy” Phil. 3:12-16 English author Storm Jameson once said, “I believe that only one person in a thousand knows the trick of really living in the present. Most of us spend 59 minutes an hour living in the past, with regret for lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finish Your Race Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,642 views

    This is Part 6 of my series titled "Choices" and is titled "Finish Your Race." The message focuses on the motivation behind what we do for Christ and how we live out our Christianity.

    Choices Part 6 Finish Your Race Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Matthew 7:13-23; 25:31-46 Introduction This message is part six and the conclusion of my series “Choices.” In my message on last Sunday I asked you to choose love. The reason that I asked you to choose love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational