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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Stay The Course

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 10,804 views

    Attributes of people who finish what they start.

    The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Child-Like Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

    Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Run The Good Race Series

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,842 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparation For Perfection

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

    Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Tent Making... Or More? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    What is God’s ideal for pastoral ministry? He gives us more than an indication in 1 Corinthians 9.

    Tent Making, or More? October 13, 2001 Over the past decade or so, a lot of discussion about ministry has been about whether or not ministers should be tent makers or fully supported. As we are aware, in many denominations, including our own, financial conditions seem to encourage the support of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Course Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,705 views

    We train ourselves to run the race ’marked out for us’ if our children are to run this race of faith!

    What Parents Owe Their Children A Course of Discipline November 11, 2001 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 113,665 views

    Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

    RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finish Strong And Run The Race

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 50,822 views

    A short end-of-the-year message encouraging us to go into the coming year running strongly.

    Finish Stong and Run the Race Looking ahead to the next year. 1 Cor. 9:24-27. I. Intro. As we come to the close of another year, one’s mind turns to a few things:  Memories of the past year or years.  What’s in store for next year.  Football playoffs.  And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Keys To Reaching Youth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 75,106 views

    Ten Keys to Reaching Youth (I Cor. 9:22,23) Young people struggle with loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, relativistic confusions, anger, hurt, meaninglessness, indifference, and unmet needs. Paul gives us insights into reaching them for Jesus Christ.

    Ten Keys to Reaching Youth - I Cor. 9:22,23 Many young people struggle with loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, relativistic confusions, anger, hurt, meaninglessness, indifference, and unmet needs. Only 12% of people under 18 are coming to church in America. Even worse, only 10% of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. K. Michael Bryant avatar

    Keep On Going

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,016 views

    A lesson having faith to continue.

    FAITH to run 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Walker avatar

    Hardware Store Christian

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,727 views

    To encourage believers to walk in ther role to uplift and encourage others. To be there for them. To stand in the gap. To carry others burdens. To be as Christ, everything to everybody as best we can.

    "Hardware Store Christian" - I Cor. 9:14, 19-22 - Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Seven Keys To Running Your Race Well Series

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 468 ratings
     | 209,409 views

    Are running your race to win?

    1 Cor 9:24-27.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Seven Keys to Running Your Race Well- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith. The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Qualities Of A Champion

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,647 views

    What does it take to be a champion for Christ?

    The Qualities of A Champion Selected Passages January 5, 2003 Introduction What an incredible season this has been for the Ohio State Football team! Look at all they have accomplished: remained undefeated during the longest season ever (13 – 0), succeeded in spite of constant criticism by so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 46,123 views

    Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

    Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 19,317 views

    The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.

    LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ