Other times, a sinful desire to win crept into my heart. These Christians were enduring a terrible time of trial and persecution. The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. I With forty yard to go, he pulled into third place, then second. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. I do not know what you may be facing this evening as you run your race, but I do know doing the things revealed in these verses will help us all to be runners who are pleasing to the Lord God. That's like me saying, "I'm going to try really hard to compete in a triathlon." In a quarter mile, that's a long distance to make up. In the Bible, we can find many stories of those who have stayed the course during difficult times. August 19, 2007. The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. Navigating the challenges and joys of ministry life. You see, He ran His race, and He ran it well. 12:1-3 There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. Attributes of people who finish what they start. Rather than getting up you're planning on hanging it up. Glory to God, that will give you a second wind to be able to run your race with patience!). However, I want to encourage you, my fellow believers, to keep at it; dont quit. Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:1-2, The 4th part of a 5 part series on giving God room to work in our lives, When We Move Out, God Moves In Part 4 In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. Gods UNLIKELY PATH to SUCCESS by TonyEvans, V1. We remember the crown waiting for us in glory and continue running. 3:1-9), WHY TRUE BELIEVERS CAN REJOICE Romans5:1-5, LAZARUS FROM THE DEATHBED TO THE MASTERS TABLE John 11:32-44;12:1, SEEING HIM WHO IS INVISIBLE Heb. 2. 12:2 Msg). "No, I just walked out to the mailbox.". As a result, I grew closer to Jesus. Nowhere in the Bible are we promised that the Christian life is going to be easy. There was not a single trace When I boldly decided to enter in this race. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. Hey folks, He suffered more than you or I can grasp. You allow yourself to imagine that maybe you do have what it takes to run the race. The one who selected unattractive, unlikable, and unreliable men to be his followers and loved them to the end. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? 10:36 HCSB). The movie, Chariots of Fire, is the true story of Eric Liddell, a man who ran in the 1924 Olympics for Scotland, then went on to become a missionary. We need perseverance as Christians. If you are serious about seizing the gold and standing on the winner's platform, you will have to enter into a lifetime of training. He was raised in a despicable town Nazareth Luke 2:39, 8. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 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? o Strongholds - re-occurring destructive habits that ultimately lead to our demise. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. A. Hebrews 12:1-3; Philippians 3:10-14 The physical race became a real-life vision of the cross where I could in part identify with him. Web2. Your past times can be a distraction. Change). Martins 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. The list of these things could be endless, but a few are: a. The first one is at the beginning. 2. We must run perseveringly; pursuing even when faint. After the shock of being selected passes, you are gripped by the realization of what's happening in your life. In the Eye of the Storm by Max Lucado(PDF), D1. 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. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. ( Philippians 3:14) Run the race that is set before you. Races are not always won by the fastest. Get in the race. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. Oh, what a day that will be!! Sometimes, I possessed pure motives and would end my prayer with wanting Gods will to be done more than mine even if that meant the dreadful loss. 4:7 HCSB). We must run lawfully, i.e., according to the Scripture rules of the race. We arrange our life around certain disciplines that help us gain power and strength to become more like Jesus each day, to live a life as Jesus taught and modeled. WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. She and her husband, Shane, live in Mississippi. 12:2 Msg). (06-05-05), Reaching the Checkered Flag (3rd ed.) It dawns on you: You cannot run a marathon. The Christian race is not easy. The finish line of faith is a life that is more Christian today than yesterday. Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. Summary: 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. Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. Run in your own lane; stay in your own lane. It, too, is the race of a lifetime. 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 PRAYER ( In PowerPoint Format), A2.1 Powerful Prayers in the War Room by Daniel BLancaster, A2.2 Define your DESTINY through PRAYER by SueCurran, A2.3 The Hidden Power of PRAYER and FASTING by MaheshChavada, B1. Sin clings closely. It, too, becomes the central focus of your existence. February 25, 2021. 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. We have been looking for someone to run the marathon in the next Olympics. The Bay to Breakers footrace is an annual event in San Francisco. His was a race that set the perfect example of how a race should be run. 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." Speed is of utmost importance. (Romans7:1-6), SLAVES? You can do this. read more, Scripture: Likewise, the great need for spiritual races is persistence. The day when there would be a new heavens and a new earth where all the redeemed would be worshiping the Father. He was left alone, rejected and forsaken by all of His friends Mark 14:50. Hebrews 12:1-3 He conquers it and over comes it in the power of the Lord. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. Progress and coronation. Time and time again The Scripture exhort us to persist and endure. BUT TO WHICH MASTER? He took the burden of our sins and placed them on himself at the cross. Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! Do you need encouragement tonight? For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. He had no home and no place to lay His head Mt. read more, Denomination: Jesus Christ Himself is our greatest role model for (1 Peter1:18-20), OBJECTIONS THAT DEMAND ANSWERS (Rom. 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 He ran the 100-, 220-, and 440-yard events. WebThe aim of the message today is, God wants us to stay in the race! Jobs can be a distraction. 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.. B. (138). It all comes down to one question: Will you engage in the training so that you will have the endurance to run the race? He should always be the focus of our faith because He is the giver and wellspring of faith. When you feel like quitting, just look to Jesus and consider the race He ran for you and me. Run to win. Some runners carry kitchen sinks or push beds as they sprint down the street. (electronic ed.). But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ankle. As a believer in Jesus Christ, you run a race. Learn more. I We need perseverance as Christians. Run in such a way that you may obtain it." read more, Scripture: Lay Aside All Sins Next, the author encourages his readers to get rid of besetting sins. We need to keep our eyes on Jesus, who stands at the finish line waiting for us to complete the race. The apostle Paul prayed for the Colossians "May you be strengthened with all power . 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Timothy 4:7, This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. They endure long runs. WebRunning The Race Hebrews 12:1-3 Home Back to Sermon List Now there are some of the same things which are essential to being victorious in a race are also key to being given to someone else. 10:22-25), HOW TO GET YOUR LIFE OUT OF THE PIT (1 Peter5:5-10), Reminders for Pilgrims and Strangers (1 Peter2:9-12), JESUS: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (John9:1-11), REALITIES THAT CAN PUT DOUBT TO DEATH (Heb. 13:53-58; Luke 4:28-29. 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. 38:17-20), TRAVELING THE HEAVENLY HIGHWAY (Isaiah35:8-10), SOME TEARS OUR LORD WILL WIPE AWAY (Isaiah25:8-9), WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? Evangelism: Have you spoken to someone recently regarding his or her relationship with God? Before his run in the Olympics, Eric Liddell ran in a meet between England and France. Right at the tape he passed Gillies, stuck his chest out, won the race, and collapsed to the track in total exhaustion. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. Never give up. We need to keep our eyes on Jesus, who stands at the finish line waiting for us to complete the race. We have determined that out of the two hundred seventy-five million people, you are the one person in America with a chance to bring home the gold medal in the marathon. (REPEAT 3xs) The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. fig. He was able to despise the shame. He waits for us on the other side. We examined how God is primary resource for dealing with and eliminating stress. Sermons on Staying the Course. He Is Our Crown The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. The activities of prayer, Bible Study, worship, service, evangelism, stewardship are among the needed the disciplines for running the spiritual race. Keep going. But many who compete are anything but serious runners. When runners are in a relay race, each runner goes all the way around the track and then hands off a stick (or baton) It takes hours of training. Don't compare your track to someone else's track. Like the orange cones on the roadway that indicate the path of a long distant race, God has marked out a race distinctive for you that will take you on an adventure. Every weight would fall off and every sin would untangle from us. It has been marked out especially for you. Follow Jesus. The one who holds the planets in orbit says something about his divine resilience. Stay in the Race Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1, NAS). 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. CHILDRENS MESSAGE We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasnt been revealed by God. WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. And since we are have been preceded by so many witnesses, Let Us Lay Aside Every Weight and Sin (1a), lay aside means to put off, take off; be done with; stop, every total, complete, alleach one. The persecution was too much, and they could retreat back to Judaism and escape much of the suffering it was costing to follow 1 Kings 11:4-11, 1 Kings 11:4, Denomination: John the "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? (1 Pet. You will run the race. 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. You say to yourself, "This is the race I was created to run. 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