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  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Paul Runs The Marathon In The Olympics!

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 31, 2021
     | 3,588 views

    We can learn from Paul how to run a marathon in our spiritual life! We are in the Olympics for eternity!

    This is exactly what the apostle Paul is telling the church in Corinth. He is saying you must: 1. Run the Race to win; 2. Discipline yourself; 3. Stay on the Track; 4. Buffet your body daily If you are one of those who are trying to ride across the finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,388 views

    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Over the past decade and a half or thereabouts, I have published occasional columns pointing out that there is more going on in terms of worldview at the Olympic games than good sportsmanship and keeping a stoic outlook no matter how disappointed one might be at the outcome of a particular event. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guts And Glory

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    Inspirational and motivational message from the 2010 Olympics

    I. THIS VERSE CALLS TO MIND WHAT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT IN VANCOUVER, CANDADA A. Closing Ceremonies – Anyone Watch Opening? Anyone Watch Olympic Events? 1. Four years of hard work is over - celebration – marking end of all events 2. Medals have been handed out 3. After the flag ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Running Your Race - God's Olympics

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,360 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

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    The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    Life is similar to the Olympics.

    THE GAME OF LIFE I Cor. 9:24-27 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everybody Needs A Team (Spiritual Olympics)

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    Spiritual Olympics; Part Two Everybody Should Be Part Of The Team; Let there be real harmony so there won't be divisions in the church.

    Spiritual Olympics; Part Two Everybody Should Be Part Of The Team; Let there be real harmony so there won't be divisions in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose 1 Cor. 1:10 Intro: · Of all the Olympic events of the past week , the team event that encouraged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Power avatar

    A Great Crowd Of Witnesses (London Olympics 2012)

    Contributed by Tim Power on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    A sermon to encourage, to persevere, to understand a great crowd of witnesses goes before us and that we as Christians support each other in our faith race for life

    NBC July 2012 (London Olympic opening weekend) In front of a great cloud of witnesses 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olympians Remember The Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    Spiritual Olympians, with a "go for the goal" mindset, remember the witnesses.

    Title: Olympians Remember the Witnesses Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, remember the witnesses. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal is based on Hebrews 12:1-13. The series is designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Striving To Win

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,863 views

    Doing our best for the Lord

    Striving to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-9:27 1st Ever US Gold in Judo Kayla Harrison Gabby Douglas Team and Individual Gold Michael Phelps 21 medals! 17 Gold! Our text says: 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What We Can Learn From The London Olympics 2012

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 14, 2012
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    What principals can we learn from the olympic athletes that show us how God desires His people to run and win the race of life.

    What we can learn from the London Olympics 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:7 Introduction- We have been in the series “Nuts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008
     | 2,342 views

    This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

    This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tree Or Chaff, Tall Timber Or Dust (Olympic Edition)

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 3, 2012
     | 3,027 views

    A sermon that I have remodelled for the Olympics, Psalm one, tells us about how a man i sblessed, we don't need to be great athletes to be blessed. To find out how to be tall timber in God's eyes read on.

    Tree or Chaff, Tall Timber or Dust (Olympic Edition) We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others but when the Olympics are on and we see the best of the best of physical humanity it’s possible that we do a bit of comparing. What an awesome job our rowers have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Goal To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 12,573 views

    This message is based on the Olympic Games. It deals with life’s situations.

    THE GOAL TO WIN Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: The American Olympic basketball team, made up of college players, made a mediocre showing at Seoul, Korea, in the 1988 summer games. Back home, people were greatly disappointed, especially since other teams sported professional athletes. The Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    A message based on the Olympic Games. This message deals with life situations.

    THE WILL TO WIN Psalm 37:3-9 INTRO: How exciting it was to see Olympians who succeeded in Seoul return four years later at Barcelona and do it all over again—swimmers like Matt Biondi and Janet Evans, athletes like Jackie Joyner-Kersy, and runners like Carl Lewis. Then there was Pablo Morales, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,143 views

    The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

    This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist