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Olympic Sport

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

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Paul often compared our living the Christian life to the athletes who participated in the ancient Olympic games. This lesson examines those similarities.

Do you have the fever yet? No, not the flu! Do you have Olympic fever, yet? August 13th marks the beginning of Olympic competitions in Athens, Greece! 10,500 athletes from 202 nations will be gathering for the games. Upwards of a couple million will travel to watch the contests. Amazingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Conscience Olympics

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

based on 4 ratings
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Relying on the discipline of God.

ADVANCE The resolution we are looking at today is relying on the discipline of God. Prov 3:11-12 Discipline vs Disciple The word discipline derives from the word disciple. Now when I say to you we need to be a disciple of Jesus we all go ok that’s not so bad, but when I say to you we need not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church
Olympic Glory

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist
Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

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The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
"Welcome To The Christian Olympics"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 1, 2004

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This message compares the "Judgment Seat Of Christ" to the Olympic games, where rewards will be given.

“Welcome To The Christian Olympics” INTRODUCTION: Did you catch any of the Olympics? I always enjoy the gymnastics, the swimming & the diving, and the boxing. The 1980 Olympics where the U.S. Hockey Team beat the Russians will always be a highlight of my Olympic memories. Did you catch any of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

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The Olympic Flame Or Olympic Torch Is A Symbol ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 24, 2008

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(The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games.[1] Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, when a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of the ancient Olympics. The fire was reintroduced at the 1928 ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Olympic Scandal Of '67

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008

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The Olympic Scandal of '67 In the year AD 67 the Olympics were held and six events were won by a quite prestigious competitor. The events were: Heralds (a trumpet blowing competition - the winners were then enlisted to announce the athletes) Tethripon (four horse chariot) Foals Tethripon (four ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General

Denomination: Mennonite
The Flame In The Marathon Tower In Each Olympic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

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The flame in the Marathon Tower in each Olympic stadium is the most recognized symbol of the Olympics, dating back to the Games of ancient Greece, when athletes competed in a relay race, passing a torch from one to another until the last runner, in a long procession of runners, would sprint to the ...read more

Tags: Faith
In The 2000 Summer Olympics, The Usa ... PRO

Contributed by Bruce Emmert on May 29, 2001

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In the 2000 summer Olympics, the USA women’s softball team won its second gold-medal. Lisa Fernandez is their pitcher. One commentator says that she is “arguably the best women’s softball pitcher the world has ever seen. She has found a source of strength and support that bridges all the highs ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Fulfillment, Temptation Power

Denomination: United Methodist
Eric Liddell, Was An Olympic Champion, And The ...

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008

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Eric Liddell, was an Olympic Champion, and the hero of the movie "Chariots of fire." But, He was also a dedicated Christian who knew how important it was to find a place to spend some time alone with God in prayer. During World War II, Lidell was captured and spent some time as a prisoner of war ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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Sports Trivia Countdown

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Produced by James Grocho (Grochowalski)

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A perfect countdown to quiz your audience about all types of different sports. Test your knowledge of the history and facts of football, basketball, soccer, etc.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:4, Proverbs 18:15, Proverbs 2:6, Colossians 2:3, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 2:10, Daniel 12:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, Proverbs 1:7, Ecclesiastes 7:25, Isaiah 40:28, Romans 11:33, 1 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 119:66, Proverbs 15:14, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Proverbs 3:13, 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:6, Psalm 139:17-18, 1 Corinthians 8:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:16, 1 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8, Proverbs 18:4, Proverbs 24:5, Daniel 1:17, 1 Corinthians 2:6, Romans 1:20, Romans 15:4, Proverbs 17:27, James 3:13, Ecclesiastes 2:26, Proverbs 13:16, Proverbs 10:14 (view more) (view less)

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Olympic Sport

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

Conscience Olympics

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

Olympic Glory

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011

Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

"Welcome To The Christian Olympics"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 1, 2004

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The Olympic Flame Or Olympic Torch Is A Symbol ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 24, 2008

The Olympic Scandal Of '67

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008

The Flame In The Marathon Tower In Each Olympic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In The 2000 Summer Olympics, The Usa ... PRO

Contributed by Bruce Emmert on May 29, 2001

Eric Liddell, Was An Olympic Champion, And The ...

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008

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