D.H. Groberg in his poem "The Race" describes a young boy who ran a race, falling many times, yet finishing. 2:13ff, 5. Every huff, every twinge of pain, and every prolonged day on earth is worth patiently enduring the journey to get to the finish line to get to Jesus. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Follow Jesus. In his unorthodox style of running he took off after the pack. Paul reminded Timothy, "if we endure, we will also reign with Him" (2 Tim. We are not alone. It speaks of things that are innocent in and of themselves, but when they slow you down in the Christian race, they are weights and they must go. As a result, I grew closer to Jesus. It has been marked out especially for you. Lay Aside All Sins Next, the author encourages his readers to get rid of besetting sins. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Everyone runs; one wins. That is why we are told to compare our sufferings with His when we feel like giving up. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng.
Our eyes are to be on the One who started us on this race, and the One who will greet us at the end of it. He is able to face his trials because he knows the Lord has brought it to him for his own good and for Gods glory, Rom. This refers to sins which cling to, distracts, entangles and trips the Christian runner. We get him! His life was threatened as a baby Matt. (Ill. Jobs can be a distraction. Seeing that the race God set out for us is a lifelong marathon, we must commit ourselves to run to the very end. Jesus Christ Himself is our greatest role model for 25And every man that striveth for
Introduction- As a Christian, have you ever wanted to walk away from this whole Christian thing! You are thinking since you're already on the ground, there's no point in getting back up. In fact, it is mandatory for any significant challenge in life - including becoming a spiritual champion. It is an active word that tells speaks of a person who has a spirit in him that stands up and faces the trials of life. that is first in a series; is to be at the end of a process. Gods UNLIKELY PATH to SUCCESS by TonyEvans, V1. Please see below for details. Nowhere in the Bible are we promised that the Christian life is going to be easy.
Hebrews 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. We looked together are two primary passages, Psalm 61:1-3 and Psalm 62:5-8. We must seek fellowship among other believers and let our fellow church members encourage us in the faith. He opposed by His family Mark 3:21-22. Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. This challenges us to remember some things. Hesitation or fear? Denomination: Lutheran JUST STAY IN THE RACE Charlton Heston had to learn how to drive a chariot with four horses for his part in the movie Ben Hur. Family can be a distraction. We must welcome rebuke and embrace trials. The same is true in the Christian life. Jennifer Brogdon is a stay-at-home mom who ministers to college athletes and international students. Do you realize the number of hours an Olympian trains? Christian/Church Of Christ, This is the seventh and final message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon living a faithful life and finishing a life of faith. She and her husband, Shane, live in Mississippi. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. (Ill. He Is Our Crown The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. WebRunning the Race That Is Set Before Us Unleashing Gods Truth, One Verse at a Time Since 1969 Listen Now About Broadcasts Resources Store Apps Blog Devotionals Sermons Donate Search Play Add to
Playlist Download MP3 Reset PDF Related Series: Also Available: Available to Purchase: Available Translations: Stand With Us I wanted to win, and I wanted him to want me to win, too. Jobs can be a distraction. Stay In The Race Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Apr 29, 2007 based on 14 ratings | 25,394 views This sermon helps one to look at the good and bad and understand no matter what they go through in life they have to Stay in the Race. 8:20; Luke 9:58, 11. Every believer is in a race. (3rd ed.) (Romans6:15-23), HOW PARADISE WAS REGAINED (Romans5:15-21), CHRISTS FORMULA FOR TRUE SPIRITUAL JOY (John13:1-17), JESUS CHRIST : THE HUMBLE SERVANT (John13:1-20), UNCHANGING REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING (Hebrews13:5-15), STEPS FOR STAYING IN THE RACE (Hebrews12:1-3), THE CURE FOR DISCOURAGEMENT IN THE RACE OF LIFE (Hebrews12:1-3), WILL JESUS CHRIST REALLY COME AGAIN? It is what you live for.
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10:36 HCSB). It is what gets you out of bed in the morning. Consider His Reasons The Bible tells us here that Jesus ran for the joy that was set before Him Where is the joy in going to a cross? My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor 15:58). (Ill. Thats why Jesus ran! Rick has earned a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology in preaching from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. While the destination is the same for everyone - a life like Jesus, the journey that gets us there is different for everyone. We need to keep our eyes on Jesus, who stands at the finish line waiting for us to complete the race. Galatians 5:25, Denomination:
Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner.
A. God makes us all winners when we cross the line. But it is worth it. that which hinders one from doing someth.. o sin departure from Gods standard of uprightness; wrong-doing; iniquity - no-equal, our standards are not equal with Gods standards, our standards dont line up with Gods standards, transgression: trans across, gress to walk to cross the line of Gods standards, , constricting, obstructing, formally, easily distracting[1], For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. Although that may be the case. We're sorry, an error occurred. Hebrews 12:1-4, Denomination:
(25) All good athletes train hard. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it. Some runners carry kitchen sinks or push beds as they sprint down the street. So you can win the race. read more, Scripture:
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, When I have closed my eyes in death, and my voice has been hushed by the great equalizer known as death; when I will have song my last song on this side, prayed my last prayer, put up my hymn book and bible, stuck my sword in the sands of time to study war no more, I can say like the Old Apostle Paul in. Every weight would fall off and every sin would untangle from us. Progress and coronation. By focusing on that joy we can endure. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. 2. "No, I just walked out to the mailbox.". But it is worth it. 12:2 Msg). (LogOut/ Doing so will result in distraction and defeat. Three truths about these witnesses can give us encouragement as we run our race.). Service: How are you using your gifts to serve God and his people? Solomon was the son of King David. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. Stay in the Race Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1, NAS). Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. As the Lord gives liberty, allow me to share with you these Steps For Staying In The Race. In this race, like the Olympic race, you have been chosen.
After many weeks of chariot lessons he told the director, "I think I can drive the chariot all right, but I'm not at all sure I can actually win the race." 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG Yes, difficulties will come and trials will cross our paths and often, we will be tempted to quit on God and drop out of the race. We must not look at circumstances. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. 1:6-9), GODS JUDGMENT OF THE RELIGIOUS MAN (Rom. fig. They lift weights.
Imagine a group of people coming to your home and interrupting your Twinkie-eating, TV-watching routine with an urgent message: "Good News!
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Dealing With Stress - The Pace Car And The Holy Spirit, Finish Line 7: Reaching The Checkered Flag. The race is a contest in daily progress toward Christ-likeness. It dominates your mind. Whoa, wait a minute! We must run lawfully, i.e., according to the Scripture rules of the race. Family can be a distraction. Your past times can be a distraction. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. Sermon Outline: Web2. It dominates your mind. In a quarter mile, that's a long distance to make up. They push through pain. He was born to an unwed mother Mt. When the Bible calls them witnesses, it doesnt necessarily mean that they are watching every move we make. - to direct ones attention without distraction, fix ones eyes; - to develop more precise knowledge about something; look with undivided attention; one who begins someth. I prayed that God would enable me to win so I might have the opportunity to praise him for the victory.
B. As the Lord gives liberty, allow me to share with you these Steps For Staying In The Race. Winning this race will require great endurance, perseverance, patience, and resolve. The race judge was the man who called the race. Order Curriculum, Literature, and Church Supplies, by Rick Ezell on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. of 1: using the foot-races in the stadium as a basis[2]; exert oneself to the limit of ones powers in an attempt to go forward, strive to advance, the emphasis is entirely on the effort that the person makes. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27King James Version (KJV) Step 1: Consider The Saints Tonight, I know that I am in no physical shape to run in a marathon, but I can be in the kind of spiritual shape it takes to run the Christian race. The MIND OF CHRIST by David Alsobrook(PDF), E1. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. He had no home and no place to lay His head Mt. Tonight, I want to help you stay in the race! Stay in the Race Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1, NAS). . In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. As a believer in Jesus Christ, you run a race. Stay in the Race! Your past times can be a distraction. Bible. That's like me saying, "I'm going to try really hard to compete in a triathlon." In athletics, only one can win a race. Baptist. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. 2:12 HCSB). WebStaying in the Race-Heb. While we run, we must not look at the other runners. read more, Scripture:
The farther we are from sin, the closer we are to Jesus. When the race is over, we will go to be with Him, where we too will receive the rewards earned during the course of our race here on earth Ill. Pauls expectation 2 Tim. We must not look at circumstances. Like the marathon run, this race has no time outs, no breaks, no intermissions, and no halftimes. 3:1-8), JESUS: THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER (John7:37-39), WHY JESUS IS WORTHY OF YOUR FAITH (Heb. You see, Jesus has already been around the track, That is why He is able to help us as we run Heb. Hesitation or fear? I pray that youll finish the race, and that youll finish well. Second: He has all power to help us complete the race of faith. ( Philippians 3:14) Run the race that is set before you. (3rd ed.) read more, Scripture:
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