The apostle Paul prayed for the Colossians "May you be strengthened with all power . 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. 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. 4. In athletics, only one can win a race. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. Isnt it great that when you become a Christian, life is easy and there are no struggles! He was tried before the high court of the land and tried with treason John 18:33. Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling, and present you faultless before His presence in glory with exceeding great joy; to the only wise God, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. 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 They push through pain. o you can break spiritual blockades that have been holding you back, so you can start living free. We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. This challenges us to remember some things. read more, Scripture: Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. The Christian race is not easy. The picture is of a man trying to run a race while dressed in the long flowing robes of the day. Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. How is your race progressing? That translates into more than 7,000 hours of training for an event that may last less than sixty seconds. 2:12 HCSB). 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.. Solomon was the son of King David. ( Philippians 3:14) Run the race that is set before you. 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Timothy 4:7, This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. The average Olympian trains four hours per day, 310 days per year, for six years before succeeding. My job isnt to outrun you, my job is to run for Jesus, the race that He has planned for me to the best of my ability. You are thinking since you're already on the ground, there's no point in getting back up. the capacity to hold out or bear up in the face of difficulty, patience, endurance, fortitude, steadfastness, perseverance, , having the same conflict which you saw in me a spiritual battle). Family can be a distraction. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. (Ill. Your past times can be a distraction. Our natural bent is toward sinfulness and laziness. Energy is expended and none is left for the end of the race. [6] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). Your boyfriend can be a distraction. We must be temperate in all things. We need to keep our eyes on Jesus, who stands at the finish line waiting for us to complete the race. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. Devotions by Steve Troxel VOL 2 PdfBook, B3.1 Discovering Your FREEDOM In CHRIST by Neil TAnderson, B3.2 The Bondage Breaker by Neil TAnderson, C1. Understanding the ANOINTING by Kenneth E Hagin(PDF), D2. These people are the great cloud of witnesses that surrounds us as we run the race we have been given. Keep going. 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. Solomon was the son of King David. Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. B. We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. However, I want to encourage you, my fellow believers, to keep at it; dont quit. 4:15.). He sat there dazed for a moment, not knowing whether he could get up, when the official screamed, "Get up and run!" In many respects we race not against opponents, but against ourselves. Where is the joy in being rejected by people you love? Charismatic. B. But it is worth it. They Have Received Their Reward These people ran their race and now they are able to rest in the Fathers presence. [5] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). Stop looking at the other runners. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. "Run in such a way that you may win" (1 Cor. In this race, like the Olympic race, you have been chosen. Whoa, wait a minute! Your girlfriend can be a distraction. 3 Similarities between the Pace Car of the Indy 500 and the Holy Spirit. Victory necessitates that we run with undying persistence and steadfast endurance until we arrive at the finish line victorious. 2:16ff, 7. He waits for us on the other side. That is, you cannot run in my lane and I cannot run in yours! They stretch. Step 1: Consider The Saints You see, Jesus knew where He was headed! (3rd ed.) That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. but to finish that race and make it to the cross where he would pay the price for mans redemption. The Bay to Breakers footrace is an annual event in San Francisco. You allow yourself to imagine that maybe you do have what it takes to run the race. Although that may be the case. from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other If God took care of them, honored their faith, sustained them, kept them, used them, blessed them, and got glory from their lives, then He will do the same in your life and mine! Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. WebThe aim of the message today is, God wants us to stay in the race! 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. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. WebWe need to run with endurance the race that is set before us. "You rose each time you fell.". All three were a part of this Church family and each in their own way has made an impact in our lives. Free shipping on books, Bibles, gifts, VBS, and church supplies of $50 or more. Speed is of utmost importance. D.H. Groberg in his poem "The Race" describes a young boy who ran a race, falling many times, yet finishing. Paul reminded Timothy, "if we endure, we will also reign with Him" (2 Tim. The one who selected unattractive, unlikable, and unreliable men to be his followers and loved them to the end. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. Races are not always won by the fastest. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. Bible. Jobs can be a distraction. In a day when runners seem to be dropping out on every hand, there are times when it is easy to be discouraged about your own race. The Olympic Committee enlisted you to run, not a sprint, but a 26.2-mile endurance competition. His birth was the cause of terrible suffering Mt. Your past times can be a distraction. 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. It dominates your mind. Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. This is no ordinary race. 24Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Time and time again The Scripture exhort us to persist and endure. 1 2 3 4 Next For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. They did not run perfectly, but they ran. I ultimately wanted to please God in my running ability, but I also struggled with running for the wrong reasons. Heb. 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. WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. The secret to winning the race, to truly live a Christlike life, is to order our lives around those activities, disciplines, and practices that were modeled by Christ, in order to accomplish through training what we cannot now do by trying. 10:36 HCSB). 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. Rather than getting up you're planning on hanging it up. fig. B Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. 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. We must run lawfully, i.e., according to the Scripture rules of the race. You say to yourself, "This is the race I was created to run. Don't compare your track to someone else's track. A. Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:10-14, Denomination: If they could live for the Lord and serve Him, then you and I can as well!). Never give up. Second: He has all power to help us complete the race of faith. (Ill. 13:53-58, 9. 3. read more. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. The Race of Faith As you endure day after day, Satan will whisper to you as he did to Job: "The righteous don't suffer. A Popeye singing, "Im strong to the finish" Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. 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. 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. It has been marked out especially for you. We must be temperate in all things. It takes hours of training. Clearly, a diet of ice cream and cake mixed with four hours of sleep is a recipe for disaster leading up to a race. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. 1:18-19, 4. My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor 15:58). At night you dream about standing on the podium after the race and hearing the national anthem, seeing the flag raised, and bending low to receive the gold medal. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Oh, what a day that will be!! I would only be able compete in a triathlon by training for a triathlon. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. b. 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. Friends. I felt strong and energetic and my pace was quick and light. It would not be unusual if some who hear me today are on the verge of dropping out. Look to Him this evening, get rid of those weights, strip off the besetting sins and make up your mind to run a patient race. Your past times can be a distraction. The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. ext. How many times have you heard a sermon or listened to a Bible Study or read a book about following Jesus and said to yourself: "I've got to try harder to be a better Christian"? We remember the crown waiting for us in glory and continue running. (1015). We must not look at circumstances. His was a race that lead Him around a track lined with hatred, bitterness, opposition and the desire to see Him dead. Behold, I am coming quickly! It does mean that they are witnesses to the faithfulness of God. There was not a single trace When I boldly decided to enter in this race. He took the burden of our sins and placed them on himself at the cross. 1:6-9), GODS JUDGMENT OF THE RELIGIOUS MAN (Rom. He is our crown, and we will be with him forever. In my own experience, a diet of lean protein with fruits and vegetables proved more successful along with going to bed earlier than my socially active peers. He never lost sight of the goal and He never quit running until the goal had been achieved. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it. Hebrews 12:1-3 (NKJV) The Race of Faith. 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. We each have our own race to run! Before his run in the Olympics, Eric Liddell ran in a meet between England and France. Probably not! 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. Our primary duty while we run is to look to Him. Hesitation or fear? Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! August 19, 2007. There are people whose lives tell us what faith means (, [Stephen was a martyr thats mentioned in Acts], ). (06-05-05), Reaching the Checkered Flag Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. Worry 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. 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? The author of Hebrews is comparing he Christian life to a race. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. 18. Please see below for details. My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor 15:58). Your boyfriend can be a distraction. We have witnesses (, , a witness for Jesus who dies because of that witness) to the life of faith. He was able to look past the cross. (3rd ed.) Whatever that sin is, it must be stripped off and avoided at all costs. Has life ever been so that you wanted say, Im not doing this church thing anymore? You get tired of the same old, same old in churches that go onYou get tired of people in the church acting like people in the worldYou get tired of trying to live this Christian life and always failingYou keep hearing the preacher say one thing, and culture say another , God wants us to stay in the race! In athletics, only one can win a race. The Greek word for race is agon from which we get our word agony. Your Bible study. In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it 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. August 19, 2007. And, since God knows no respect of purpose, He will be with you just as He was with Moses, Abraham, David or any of the others great heroes of the faith. Stay in the Race Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1, NAS). 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. The one time you began a running program you ran down your driveway, onto the sidewalk in front of your house getting to the end of your yard only to turn around exhausted and panting barely making back to your La-z-boy. (electronic ed.). Verse 2 tells us He is the founder of our faith. 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. Purpose to life, hope for the end of the RELIGIOUS man (.! 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