When the gun went off, I pictured Jesus, who knew what the brutal cross would accomplish, enduring it with full joy. 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. 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. WebHow To Stay In The Race? We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasnt been revealed by God. A Popeye singing, "Im strong to the finish" read more, Scripture: Likewise, as Christians, we work hard to strengthen our faith to endure the race of faith. You see, Jesus knew where He was headed! The Hebrew Christians were being strongly tempted to give up on following Jesus. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. B. I ultimately wanted to please God in my running ability, but I also struggled with running for the wrong reasons. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. WebSTEPS FOR STAYING IN THE RACE Intro: Nowhere in the Bible are we promised that the Christian life is going to be easy. A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature. To make advance is reward enough to a true disciple; but to get to the goal and get the prize too that is heaven.Conclusion: 1. We dont strive for the crown that only one can receive. 1 2 3 4 Next For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. I didnt grow weary when I felt like giving up because Jesus didnt give up. The persecution was too much, and they could retreat back to Judaism and escape much of the suffering it was costing to follow Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Lay Aside All Sins Next, the author encourages his readers to get rid of besetting sins. Hebrews 12:1-3, Denomination: In many respects we race not against opponents, but against ourselves. INTRODUCTION (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? 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 His father died when He was young Mt. "You rose each time you fell.". Sin clings closely. He was executed as a common criminal by means of crucifixion John 19:16ff. There is something noble and honorable about not quitting - about getting back up and dusting yourself off and continuing to compete. It all comes down to one question: Will you engage in the training so that you will have the endurance to run the race? The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. 13:53-58, 9. He ran the 100-, 220-, and 440-yard events. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. Keep going. So you are chosen. Order Curriculum, Literature, and Church Supplies, by Rick Ezell on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. o Jesus is the starting line and the finishing line at the same time! Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Races are not always won by the fastest. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. B. D.H. Groberg in his poem "The Race" describes a young boy who ran a race, falling many times, yet finishing. His life was threatened as a baby Matt. 1. *Indicated Required Field See ourPrivacy Policy. 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.. 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 Victory necessitates that we run with undying persistence and steadfast endurance until we arrive at the finish line victorious. This time, however, the Olympic Committee is not selecting; God Almighty has picked. We have come together to honor the life and service of Meryl Wolfe, Mike Seilhammer, and George Gauker. 2:1-16), THE RESULTS OF MANS REBELLION (Rom1:24-32), WHEN A LITTLE BECOMES A LOT (John6:1-13), The Reasons for the WRATH of God (Rom1:18-23), What Every Christian Should Be (Rom1:8-15), Experiencing God Through Private Worship (John4:20-24), The Credentials of Paul Part 2 (Rom1:2-7), The Credentials of Paul Part 1 (Rom1:1), JESUS : The Great Soul Winner (John4:1-30), Can God Really Save Your Soul? We each have our own race to run! Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. (view more) {This Sermon Has been REVISED}, -----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 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 Must Make Proper Preparations when there is a race to be run, the wise runner must make careful preparations. 12:1-2 on several occasions Paul likened the Christian life to a race.. **politics,religion,sportsthirst for sportswe are in a race.. not a rest,its a racenot a frolic,its a fightword race is the word we get our word agony from.the discipline of an athelete, and the determination of a championimportant While the destination is the same for everyone - a life like Jesus, the journey that gets us there is different for everyone. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. You see, Jesus has already been around the track, That is why He is able to help us as we run Heb. Winning this race will require great endurance, perseverance, patience, and resolve. 12:2 Msg). There are sins that do not tempt you at all, but there are others that are a constant source of temptation. (electronic ed.). (LogOut/ If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. Philippians 3:12-14. The Christian race is not easy. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. I want to share some steps that are given in these verse that will help you and me run this race we are in this evening. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. Then, run, Christian run! Consider His Race His was a hard race that began in poverty and ended in pain on a cross. Will you get off the sofa and get in the race? 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (LogOut/ We have witnesses (, , a witness for Jesus who dies because of that witness) to the life of faith. 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. 4:8.). Believers can take certain approaches to be sure they will strongly finish the race. Before his run in the Olympics, Eric Liddell ran in a meet between England and France. In the 440, he got off to a bad start. However, they do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one" (1 Cor. So run, that ye may obtain. Solomon was a good man. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. You can bring home the gold. [3] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. Moving Out In Endurance (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and the Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) My goal in preaching this message is that when we reach the end of this race we might say with the. We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. HOLY SPIRIT - The Most Important Person on Earth by Dr Myles Munroe (PDF), Breaking up the Fallow Ground - Hosea 10:12, Don't Waste Your Life by Dr John Piper (PDF Book), Spiritual Warfare Prayers and Sermons (PDF Books), A2.1 Powerful Prayers in the War Room by Daniel B Lancaster, NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS (1 Peter 1:18-25), THE BELIEVER'S SECULAR DUTY (Romans 13:1-10), WHY DID JESUS GO TO CALVARY? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We will never reach our fullest potential for the Lord until we are willing to make the preparations and sacrifices that are necessary for running the race. 2. Step 1: Consider The Saints Our primary duty while we run is to look to Him. The Bay to Breakers footrace is an annual event in San Francisco. SLIDE #1 from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other 4:7, (As the author begins this chapter, he draws our attention back to chapter 11, where he mentioned many of the great heroes and heroines of the faith. Hey folks, He suffered more than you or I can grasp. Jesus understands because (v. 3 says) He endured the contradiction of sinners against Himself, (v. 2 says) He endured the cross, and (v. 3 says) He despised the shame! Imagine a group of people coming to your home and interrupting your Twinkie-eating, TV-watching routine with an urgent message: "Good News! The single most important principle for running the race toward becoming a spiritual champion is: Spiritual transformation is not a matter of trying harder, but of training wisely. Oh, what a day that will be!! 1. You can do this. Run to win. Do you need encouragement tonight? Seeing that the race God set out for us is a lifelong marathon, we must commit ourselves to run to the very end. It occupies your waking moments. Stewardship: Are you investing regularly and consistently in God's church with your time, talents, and financial resources. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27King James Version (KJV) Progress and coronation. 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