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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Holy Race - Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 16, 2025
     | 168 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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Running The Christian Race

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 134 views

    The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a focus on the prize that lies ahead.

    RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Character Of The Races Do You Know The Weaknesses Of Yours?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 17, 2015
     | 1,711 views

    Certain cultures have certain characteristics and we must know what the expectations are and share Jesus according to this knowledge.

    The Character of the Races Capt. Kelly Durant Do you know the weaknesses of yours? Today we celebrate the day of the cultures and we will explore some of the different characteristics of a few races. Does the Bible speak of the races, and their good points and bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Bury Me Standing

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Nov 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,332 views

    We can finish the course like Paul did!

    BURY ME STANDING 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 OCTOBER 27, 2013 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. I have mentioned before my love for the science fiction show, Star Trek. One of my favorite characters is Worf, who is a member of the Klingon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Funeral-Paul's Farewell Message

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 48,622 views

    In this text, Paul gives us great insight into death as well as great comfort for grieving families.

    Paul’s Farewell Message 2 Tim 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Run For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    As we continue in our study of Hebrews, we continue to look at the importance of faith in the Christian life as we run the race of life.

    Run for Your Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro Throughout our study of the book of Hebrews, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith; the warning against developing unbelief and the need for a faith that endures. This emphasis continues, with our own life of faith described here in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Can I Get A Witness?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    "Can I Get a Witness?" Hebrews 12:1-3 Among the books of the New Testament, the Letter to the Hebrews is both strange and fascinating. It's style and content is unlike any of the other letters. And there is an awful lot we don't know about it. We don't know who wrote it. The best answer ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Five Ingredients Of A Successful Christian Race Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    Living a life of victory and success is not by accident. It requires diligence and effort! Paul gives us five ingredients to achieve a successful life and win the gold (crown).

    FIVE INGREDIENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN RACE I CORINTHIANS 9:18-27 INTRODUCTION: I’m indebted to my dear friend Bro. Truman Kimbrough for this outline and idea. Living a life of victory and success is not by accident. It requires diligence and effort! Paul gives us five ingredients to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 604 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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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Race Set Before Us

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,004 views

    The fact that we are alive testifies that we have a race to run, and that it requires endurance. Such races often stem from extreme misfortune. Some suffer from health conditions, or conditions of their own making. In any case, everyone has a race set before them.

    Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Running Your Race - God's Olympics

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,309 views

    Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

    Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Running God’s Race

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,217 views

    The Bible describes life like a race, not a hundred yard dash, mind you, but a marathon. And while everyone runs in this race, not everyone will finish well. This sermon looks at how we can finish this race well, even when we feel like giving up.

    Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” (Updated) 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Going The Distance (On What Matters)

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 3, 2021
     | 3,849 views

    This sermon is about running the Christian race.

    Going the Distance (on what matters) Opening Illustration: "He didn't win a medal. In fact, he came nowhere near. But, in defeat and in pain, he came to represent something much more profound and enduring than many sportsmen achieve in illustrious careers. Akhwari was never likely to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Find Your Race And Run It

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,233 views

    Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it.

    FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24. Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    God's Verdict On The Human Race Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    The content, extent, and proof of God’s verdict on the human race.

    The twentieth century has been punctuated by a series of extremely controversial court verdicts. Consider the O. J. Simpson trials. O.J.’s criminal trial in 1995 acquitted him of the accusation that he murdered his ex-wife and her boyfriend. But his civil trial in 1997 find him liable for $8.5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational