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. It, too, becomes the central focus of your existence. 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. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. 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. Every believer is in a race. Running Gods Race. TOZER(PDF), C4. BUT, TO WHICH HUSBAND? A race that requires endurance and preparation. 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. It becomes the central focus of your existence. As the Lord gives liberty, allow me to share with you these Steps For Staying In The Race. You are the church, and Lifeway is here to serve you with biblical resources for everything life brings your way. 3. August 19, 2007. - to direct ones attention without distraction, fix ones eyes; - to develop more precise knowledge about something; look with undivided attention; one who begins someth. Like the Scripture It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it. Forever! That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. Your past times can be a distraction. We are what motivated the heart of the Savior to go to that cross and die. As you endure day after day, Satan will whisper to you as he did to Job: "The righteous don't suffer. 12:2 Msg). 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! 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.". Jesus Christ Himself is our greatest role model for By focusing on that joy we can endure. He was charged with demon possession Mark 3:22, 14. 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The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. The writer of Hebrews spoke of this race, "Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us" (Heb. They did not quit until the race was finished. Victory necessitates that we run with undying persistence and steadfast endurance until we arrive at the finish line victorious. 5. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. 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. You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. February 25, 2021. Keep going. It does mean that they are witnesses to the faithfulness of God. The physical race became a real-life vision of the cross where I could in part identify with him. 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. YES! A. 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. 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. Running The Race To Win Runners call it "hitting the wall." None of these were extraordinary people, Ill. Elijah James 5:17-18. But many who compete are anything but serious runners. You begin to feel a rush of emotion. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. Like the marathon run, this race has no time outs, no breaks, no intermissions, and no halftimes. WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. He pulled into fourth place ten yards behind the leader, J. J. Gillies. Run in your own lane; stay in your own lane. He jumped to his feet and took off after the pack, which was now a full twenty yards ahead of him. Family can be a distraction. Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, The race is a contest in daily progress toward Christ-likeness. Seeking possessions and the things of this world instead of seeking God. Races are not always won by the fastest. read more, Scripture: Jesus Christ Himself is our greatest role model for A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. 2:17-29), GODS JUDGMENT OF THE HYPOCRITE (Rom. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. In athletics, only one can win a race. There was not a single trace When I boldly decided to enter in this race. 24Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. Each look at Jesus would strengthen us to endure and finish well. 3. Vision for the Nation The FightingMagpies, C1. The lighter the endurance runner, the swifter the runner. that is first in a series; is to be at the end of a process. 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! This is why I was born." Doing so will result in distraction and defeat. 1 Kings 11:4-11, 1 Kings 11:4, Denomination: He was tried before the high court of the land and tried with treason John 18:33. God is absolutely dependable, Heb. read more, Scripture: Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. The farther we are from sin, the closer we are to Jesus. As a Christian, have you ever wanted to walk away from this whole Christian thing! 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. CSB Experiencing God Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed. The Bay to Breakers footrace is an annual event in San Francisco. Don't compare your track to someone else's track. (3rd ed.) He took the burden of our sins and placed them on himself at the cross. In many respects we race not against opponents, but against ourselves. You know where you are weak. Stewardship: Are you investing regularly and consistently in God's church with your time, talents, and financial resources. Please see below for details. His was a race that lead Him around a track lined with hatred, bitterness, opposition and the desire to see Him dead. Jesus is the creator and sustainer of the universe. He was able to look past the cross. 19. The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. They Have Received Their Reward These people ran their race and now they are able to rest in the Fathers presence. Never give up. Stay in the Race! There are people whose lives tell us what faith means (, [Stephen was a martyr thats mentioned in Acts], ). The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. Rather than getting up you're planning on hanging it up. Your past times can be a distraction. A1. He was left alone, rejected and forsaken by all of His friends Mark 14:50. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 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. 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"? Solomon was the son of Bathsheba (you remember her; David had her husband killed when he cheated SLIDE #1 The Christian race is not easy. When the gun sounded, there was a lot of shoving to get in front to the inside land, the advantageous position. Else, it will entangle you, trip you and prevent you from finishing your race! Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. It would not be unusual if some who hear me today are on the verge of dropping out. We will persevere by maintaining a Christlike attitude even in the midst of trials ( 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1; 1 John 2:6 ). He took the burden of our sins and placed them on himself at the cross. Hebrews 12:1-3 (NKJV) The Race of Faith. Some runners carry kitchen sinks or push beds as they sprint down the street. Never give up. (2 Pet. You Might Feel Like You are By Your Self, But Just Stay In The Race." Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Moving Out In Endurance (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and the Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) He is our crown, and we will be with him forever. 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 If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. 2. B. He has chosen you to run the race of a lifetime. All three were a part of this Church family and each in their own way has made an impact in our lives. "You rose each time you fell.". Will you get off the sofa and get in the race? Sin clings closely. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different Verse 2 tells us He is the founder of our faith. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. There was not a single trace When I boldly decided to enter in this race. b. (25) All good athletes train hard. Have you ever felt like no one understood what you were going through? We choose to do our will instead of his. The Olympic Committee enlisted you to run, not a sprint, but a 26.2-mile endurance competition. As Easter approaches we are wrapping up this series of sermons about giving God room to work in our lives. This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN! [4] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. In a sprint, you run a short distance as fast as you can. 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 in the Mexico City Olympics. As a result, I grew closer to Jesus. 16. 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. Your past times can be a distraction. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? CHILDRENS MESSAGE 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. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. Before his run in the Olympics, Eric Liddell ran in a meet between England and France. Hesitation or fear? 15:58.). As the Lord gives liberty, allow me to share with you these Steps For Staying In The Race. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. 3:1-8), JESUS: THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER (John7:37-39), WHY JESUS IS WORTHY OF YOUR FAITH (Heb. (1039). If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. Isnt it great that when you become a Christian, life is easy and there are no struggles! It has been marked out especially for you. Jesus cares for us, "Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you! 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 Running Gods Race. Web2. 13:53-58; Luke 4:28-29. We are not in competition, but we are on the same team! That translates into more than 7,000 hours of training for an event that may last less than sixty seconds. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. Second: He has all power to help us complete the race of faith. Your girlfriend can be a distraction. However, it is not a picture of sitting back and waiting to see what will come our way in life. Therefore, let us run with patience the race that is set before us! Jobs can be a distraction. However, I want to encourage you, my fellow believers, to keep at it; dont quit. This challenges us to remember some things. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. But run it with the hope that God wants you to have in Christ. Three truths about these witnesses can give us encouragement as we run our race.). 4:8.). We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasnt been revealed by God. The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. (1 Peter 1:18-20), PDF Books - Supernatural Healing and Restoration in Christ (1), Jesus Prays for You and Me (John17:11-26), JESUS CHRIST : THE GREAT HIGH PRIEST (John17:1-26), PDF Books The HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD ( L1), PDF Books Supernatural Healing and Restoration in Christ(2), PDF Books Supernatural Healing and Restoration in Christ(1), Devotions and Studies from the Book of PROVERBS PDFBooks, JESUS CHRIST : THE GREAT GIFT GIVER (John 16:7-15;14:16-18), GRACE FOR ALL THE GEARS OF LIFE (Isaiah40:28-31), THE PSALM OF THE RESCUED SAINT (Hezekiah Isa. INTRODUCTION 6:12**). Never give up. Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. The second critical time in a marathon is at the halfway point. But run it with the hope that God wants you to have in Christ. So many people honestly think that coming to know Jesus being saved is the end result of their spiritual journey. You can do this. The Believers Authority by Kenneth E Hagin(PDF), C3. It occupies every waking moment. 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