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"No Competition"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jan 20, 2005

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In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: United Methodist
Healthy Competition

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 16, 2013

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This section of Romans continues to expound upon the love, responsibilities, and the lives of Followers of Christ while in this world: This study specifically addresses "brotherly love".

“HEALTHY COMPETITION” Romans 12:10 An editorial was written in response to a book entitled, “American Averages”. In it, the author described the average sermon. He claimed that the average sermon was 22.3 minutes long. If the sermon was shorter than 20 minutes, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Baptist
Eliminate The Competition

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 27, 2019

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A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 21: 1- 20

2 Chronicles 21: 1- 20 Eliminate the competition 21 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Jehoram his son reigned in his place. 2 He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Detrimental Competition-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018

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8 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VIII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist
Detrimental Competition-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017

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3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

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Afraid Of Competition

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 14, 2009

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AFRAID OF COMPETITION Knute Rockne, the famous football coach at Notre Dame, once observed, "The trouble in American life today, in business as well as in sports, is that too many people are afraid of competition. The result is that in some circles ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Pentecostal
Spiritual Gifts Are Given, Not For Competition, ... PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

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"Spiritual gifts are given, not for competition, ...read more

Tags: Character, Competition, Comparison
Charles Swindoll Says That Competitive ...

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004

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Charles Swindoll says that competitive excellence requires one hundred percent all of the time. If you doubt that, try maintaining excellence by setting your standards at 92 percent. Or even 95 percent. People figure they’re doing fine so long as they get somewhat near it. Excellence gets reduced ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Baptist
Competition Is The Deep Cutting Edge Of ... PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

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"Competition is the deep cutting edge of business, always ...read more

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A Family Stare Off Competition

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 4, 2020

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During the last several months, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I have spent some quality time together. I’m assuming this is quality time, but I will have to get second opinion evidence about that. Overall, we have been enjoying our time together without any interruptions, as usually ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:27

Tags: Humor, Competition, Movies

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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The Curse Of Competition

By Lance Witt on Mar 26, 2021

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Here is what I know to be true about competitiveness in my own life. It usually has to do with Outward Validation vs. Inward Validation. If I am honest, a spirit of competition and comparison has to do with me and my need to feel significant and successful. My own insecurity drives me to posture and protect. It drives me to compare and compete.

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3 Things To Remember When You’re Browsing Through Social Media

By Randy Alcorn on Sep 30, 2022

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"Just as we should be intentional about what we post, we should also be intentional about how we process what others are posting."

Tags: Covetousness, Competition, caution, social media, Rejoice with others (view more) (view less)

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Prevent unhealthy competition among your congregation members by unpacking what Scripture has to say about it.

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Colossians 3:23, 2 Timothy 2:5

Tags: cooperation, competition, rivalry, compete

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary
Snowy City - Orange

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Use this motion background of a snowy city. The motion background is a seamless loop video with your presentation software to create a memorable preaching experience. This motion background is available in both HD (High Definition, Widescreen 16:9) and SD (Standard Definition 4:3) formats, with MOV and WMV file types.

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 12:1-2

Tags: christmas eve, peace, jesus, christmas, christmas advent, christmas evangelism, hope, new year's day, change, competition (view more) (view less)
Lighted Flow - Orange

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An exciting motion background depicting a shimmering flow of orange light to use with your church presentation software for a strong worship or sermon preaching experience for your congregation. This motion background is a loop video that can repeat seamlessly.

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 17:11-19, Acts 2:42-47, Jeremiah 29:11

Tags: faith, youth, praise, missions, discipleship, change, humor, purpose, graduation, friendship, depression, black history, competition, daily living, walk of faith, fall festival, parable general, parable lost coin (view more) (view less)

Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Game Day Countdown

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This upbeat countdown is perfect for football seasons and Super Bowl Sunday as well as throughout the year for men's ministry, sports themes or just as a fun way to countdown to your service or event.

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Tags: men, manly, competition, athletics, football, athlete, nfl, compete, espn, men's ministry, superbowl, sprts, tv sports, sunday football, football field, football stadium, sports arena, playoffs, game day (view more) (view less)

Genres: Powerful

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves: Sermon Bumper

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Discover practical wisdom for navigating a competitive world with grace in 'Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves - How to be Winsome in a Win/Lose World: Box.' This empowering Series In A Box equips churches to foster understanding and empathy, promoting meaningful connections in an increasingly divided society.

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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive

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