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  • James Bohrer avatar

    Completing The Race! Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
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     | 4,246 views

    No one is impressed with the guy who registers for a marathon. But no matter where a person finishes a marathon, it is impressive. Same with God. It is not impressive to start well, only to finish well.

    COMPLETING THE RACE! HEBREWS 12:1-4 (1-13) Pastor Jim Bohrer November 30, 2008 With all the pomp and prestige that the Chinese government went to in order to put their best foot forward, there was one person who they honored who stood out. He is now in his seventies, but China brought him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Run The Race!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
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     | 233,743 views

    Finishing the race is critically important to all of us who would be followers of Jesus. And Hebrews 12:1-3 contains at least 3 pieces of advice that will help each of us faithfully run the race that is before us. (Powerpoint Available - #185)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #185.) ILL. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously heart-rending moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Looking To Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,906 views

    We need to look to Jesus to do what He has called us to do

    I. Do not let the past keep you from what God has called you to do. - “Let us lay aside every weight” - Exodus 2:23-3:12 - Moses made a bad decision out of a zealous heart - We have also done that at times - And there were consequences sometimes very great. - Sometimes it has affected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Running The Race, Finishing The Course Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    Part 12 in Elijah series - how Elijah did so well finishing, and what Elisha needed to do to finish well also.

    2 Kings 2:1-14 – Running the Race, Finishing the Course Today we are wrapping up our series on the life of Elijah. Since January, taking a few months off in between, we have seen this man at his best, and at his worst. We’ve seen him victorious, riding high in God’s triumph. And we’ve seen him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Finish Line - Running The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,145 views

    We are to neither run wild without direction, like a man running with poor eyesight, nor are we to look back at a past we cannot change, instead we are to live our life forward.

    When I was a high school kid, one of the sports I competed in was Track and Field. We had a great track team and usually won our track meets by a large margin. One of the great assets we had was in the 100 yard dash, we had the kid that was the fastest kid in the whole league. His name was Andy. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • DENNISE OGALESCO avatar

    Winning The Race Of 2015 Series

    Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 15, 2015
     | 4,861 views

    When the clocks turns to 12:01 of January 2015. We are all equal putting. We run together at the same time, but in the end we will all finish differently. Some may quit along the way, others may die, while others keep moving and finish the race.

    WINNING THE RACE IN 2015! At 12:01 of January 01, 2015, We are all at the same time with equal putting. We all run at the race of 365 days, 52 weeks and 12 months. But How you finish determines how you maximize the time and season God has placed on you. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 was a very powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be Encouraged To Be A Finisher...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 18, 2021
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    It is easier to start something than it is to finish. God desires us to encourage other people to finish the race that set before us. We must invest our time, talent and energy into the ministry of finishing what God has called us to do,

    BE ENCOURAGED TO BE A FINISHER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: My friend I will never doubt that my God that helps us start ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Roll Call Of The Saints

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2013
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    Jesus, who has set the example for us, has finished the race and is at the right hand of the Father. We need to follow his example and that of the other heroes of the faith. These examples encourage us to finish the race.

    Roll Call of the Saints Hebrews 12:1-4 Rev. Mark A. Barber Introduction Today, the first Sunday of November, is the Sunday on the church calendar which is set apart to remember the faithful service of Christians over twenty centuries who have gone on to their eternal reward. All Saints Day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Crown Me

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    To receive the crown of life we must fight the fight of faith and finish the race.

    Crown Me! II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: As a child, I played many different games with my grandmother. One game I remember that she never lost was Checkers. She seemed to have a particular knack of playing that game. For those of you who have played the game, you will recall that when you move ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Simpson avatar

    Pressing On Toward The Goal Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 42,141 views

    The goal of finishing the race must be before us as Christians. Heaven awaits. Strive toward the victory of heaven by living out your faith every day.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 14, 2016 David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Living A Legacy

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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     | 9,578 views

    We are called to leave a legacy for those behind us. My annual Memorial Day message

    Living a Legacy Hebrews 12:1-3 Memorial Day Message May 26, 2013 Morning Service This past Friday, I was given the opportunity to assist the Braun family with the funeral of their son, Daniel. Daniel was a Staff Sgt. in the US Air Force. Daniel was celebrated as an American hero for his service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    The Marathon Of Life

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 24, 2020
     | 5,043 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

  • Chew Chew avatar

    Run Hard To The Finish

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on.

    Text: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 Title: Running Hard to the Finish Objective: To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on. Introduction Before I began with the actual preaching of the word, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Developing The Attitude Of Steadfastness Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,549 views

    Faithfulness is finishing the race under normal circumstance while steadfastness is finishing the race even under very difficult circumstances. In this message we will learn some great advice from Joshua on how to develop the attitude of steadfastness.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 23: 6 “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left. 7 Do not associate with these nations that remain among you; do not invoke the names of their gods or swear by them. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Winning The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,849 views

    If you want to finish your life well, learn from the witnesses of the past; lay aside the weights of the present; and look the the Winner Himself -- Jesus, your Savior, Example, and Inspiration.

    There is a legendary tale about the late Bear Bryant, who coached the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982. In one game, with two minutes to play, he called on his slow-but-steady, fourth string quarterback. Bryant instructed him to run the ball up the middle and then punt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free