CHILDRENS MESSAGE Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 4:15.). YES! The persecution was too much, and they could retreat back to Judaism and escape much of the suffering it was costing to follow We choose to do our will instead of his. But rather by the one that keeps hanging on, who refuses to give up. Stay in the Race! 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Have you ever felt like no one understood what you were going through? We remember the crown waiting for us in glory and continue running. (. Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:10-14, Denomination:
Thus, we all win God by persevering in faith and getting to the finish line. You can bring home the gold. They push through pain. Understanding the ANOINTING by Kenneth E Hagin(PDF), D2. This race becomes the great passion of your life.
And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. When the gun went off, I pictured Jesus, who knew what the brutal cross would accomplish, enduring it with full joy. Are you more like Jesus today than you were yesterday? If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. 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. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. Jesus is our joy. read more, Scripture:
So run, that ye may obtain. You are thinking since you're already on the ground, there's no point in getting back up. A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature. Salvation Plan of God ( In PowerPoint Format), A1.2 The STUDY BIBLE NKJV (Extreme Teen StudyBible), A1.3 The STUDY BIBLE NKJV Foundation StudyBible, A2. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. 2:16ff, 7. Run in your own lane; stay in your own lane. I 9:25 HCSB). (LogOut/ The race you are running has been prepared just for you. [3] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). Jesus Christ Himself is our greatest role model for He waits for us on the other side. 1 Kings 11:4-11, 1 Kings 11:4, Denomination:
Ultimately, He will bring us to our long-awaited reward: I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.. 3. Knowing Jesus is only the beginning it
We must seek him daily in his word and in prayer. The writer of this text uses the illustration of a race to Jobs can be a distraction. 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. 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. He was charged with demon possession Mark 3:22, 14. A short list of things includes: 1. Consider His Race His was a hard race that began in poverty and ended in pain on a cross. Oh, what a day that will be!! BUT TO WHICH MASTER?
Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, 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. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. Cloud of witnesses Nazarene. We remember the crown waiting for us in glory and continue running. SLIDE #1 Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. (Ill. Notice the wording the race that is set before us. We each have our own race to run. The Christian race is not easy. (138). Seeking possessions and the things of this world instead of seeking God. Hebrews 12:1-3 (NKJV) The Race of Faith. Get in the race. The Christian race is not easy. 11:32-40;23-29, HOW TO BE SURE YOU HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY #2 2 Pet. Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. Keep going. There are sins that do not tempt you at all, but there are others that are a constant source of temptation.
Ill. **Rom. Please see below for details. "Run in such a way that you may win" (1 Cor. But in a long distance contest such as a marathon, endurance is the key. Behold, I am coming quickly! B. Sermons on Staying the Course. The first one is at the beginning. We're sorry, an error occurred. ""To me, you won," his father said. Don't give up on God because he hasn't given up on you. The one who holds the planets in orbit says something about his divine resilience. As you endure day after day, Satan will whisper to you as he did to Job: "The righteous don't suffer. Our primary duty while we run is to look to Him. They were merely common men and women who evidenced a profound faith in God. There was not a single trace When I boldly decided to enter in this race. Seeking entertainment instead of fellow-shipping and communing with God. The race judge was the man who called the race. ", You are surprised because the farthest you've run in years is from the couch to the refrigerator. (2 Pet. You can do this. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. You picture yourself mingling with the elite athletes of the world. We must be temperate in all things. Then the writer of Hebrews states, "For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will, you may receive what was promised" (Heb. As you endure day after day, Satan will whisper to you as he did to Job: "The righteous don't suffer. Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! Running Gods Race. I didnt grow weary when I felt like giving up because Jesus didnt give up. WebWe need to run with endurance the race that is set before us. This is one of the key messages of the book of Hebrews. 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him He never lost sight of the goal and He never quit running until the goal had been achieved. Cake and late-night slumber parties were not the only thing I needed to lay aside. 1:18-19, 4. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and
It would not be unusual if some who hear me today are on the verge of dropping out. 6:18-20), NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS (1 Peter1:18-25), JESUS: THE SYMPATHETIC SAVIOR (John8:1-11), HOW I KNOW IM GONNA GO (Hebrews6:16-20), WHY DID JESUS GO TO CALVARY? However, I want to encourage you, my fellow believers, to keep at it; dont quit. He has chosen you to run the race of a lifetime. You can finish the race. This is one of the key messages of the book of Hebrews. Ultimately, He will bring us to our long-awaited reward: I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.. Forever! The persecution was too much, and they could retreat back to Judaism and escape much of the suffering it was costing to follow The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. The Pursuit of God by A.W. Hesitation or fear? The day when He would reclaim the glory He had shared with the Father from eternity past. Now, they are seated in the grandstands and observe the race we are running tonight. There is something noble and honorable about not quitting - about getting back up and dusting yourself off and continuing to compete. read more, Scripture:
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A Closer Walk with God. Bible. 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. Prayer: How often are you talking with the Father each day? 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Timothy 4:7, This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. He stands as our example. While the destination is the same for everyone - a life like Jesus, the journey that gets us there is different for everyone. Solomon was a good man. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. ", Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above we can ask or think; according to the power that works in us. We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. Veterans whose memories take them back thirty-five years and in some cases longer in the history of athletics were unanimous in the opinion that Liddell's win in the quarter mile was the greatest track performance they had ever seen.". Lay Aside All Weights This refers to a runner making sure that all extra weights have been removed from his body. You are left pondering their proposal. What it means is that they ran their race and so can you! There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. His was a race that set the perfect example of how a race should be run. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. He jumped to his feet and took off after the pack, which was now a full twenty yards ahead of him. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. (LogOut/ August 19, 2007. Sermons on Staying the Course. Verse 2 tells us He is the founder of our faith. 2:13ff, 5. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. To run the race well - to win it if you can - becomes the central focus of your existence. (REPEAT 3xs) MOTIVATION FOR THE RACE Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [HEBREWS 12:1a]. The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. Introduction Winning is not beating the other runners. TOZER(PDF), C4. Don't compare your track to someone else's track. *Indicated Required Field See ourPrivacy Policy. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. INTRODUCTION A Closer Walk With God. Returning to the notion of running a marathon in the next Olympics, you begin working out; you quickly understand the need for intentional training.
Do you ever feel like no one understands? When we set our eyes firmly on him, we will not grow weary in the fight against sin and in the race to persevere in faith. 4. My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor 15:58). He took the burden of our sins and placed them on himself at the cross. Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. 2:17-29), GODS JUDGMENT OF THE HYPOCRITE (Rom. Sermons on Staying the Course. And just yesterday you were sweating so profusely, dripping like a faucet on the clean kitchen floor, your spouse asked, "Did you go for a jog?" ( Philippians 3:14) Run the race that is set before you. WebWe need to run with endurance the race that is set before us. In Hebrews, the writer reminds Christians to run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfector of our faith.. Progress and coronation. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. You see, He ran His race, and He ran it well. 4:7 HCSB). Jennifer Brogdon is a stay-at-home mom who ministers to college athletes and international students. Bible. 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. 8:28. Service: How are you using your gifts to serve God and his people? He was charged with insanity Mark 3:21, 13. Stewardship: Are you investing regularly and consistently in God's church with your time, talents, and financial resources. Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 1Wherefore 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, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and Will help [ Hebrews 12:1a ] insanity Mark 3:21, 13, we are by... 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