Your past times can be a distraction. He should always be the focus of our faith because He is the giver and wellspring of faith. Stay in the Race! The one who selected unattractive, unlikable, and unreliable men to be his followers and loved them to the end. 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. In fact, He is the race judge, (Ill. TOZER(PDF), C4. Unlike the marathon and more like a steeplechase, this race is full of obstacles, barriers, hurdles, and hazards. We must not look at circumstances. CSB Experiencing God Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed. You Might Feel Like You are By Your Self, But Just Stay In The Race." Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. He had no home and no place to lay His head Mt. 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. February 25, 2021. The man "who both began and finished this race we're in" (Heb. He was executed as a common criminal by means of crucifixion John 19:16ff. (view less). The MIND OF CHRIST by David Alsobrook(PDF), E1. In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. This is my destiny. A1. They did not quit until the race was finished. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. Pentecostal. Will you get off the pew and get in the race? In the Eye of the Storm by Max Lucado(PDF), D1. Cloud of witnesses (Ill. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. o Strongholds - re-occurring destructive habits that ultimately lead to our demise. These people are the great cloud of witnesses that surrounds us as we run the race we have been given. The one who holds the planets in orbit says something about his divine resilience. You allow yourself to imagine that maybe you do have what it takes to run the race. Verse 2 tells us He is the founder of our faith. Web2. The Christian race is not easy. 15. (REPEAT 3xs) You are thinking since you're already on the ground, there's no point in getting back up. My goal in preaching this message is that when we reach the end of this race we might say with the. The writer of this text uses the illustration of a race to Web2. 9:25 HCSB). You are thinking since you're already on the ground, there's no point in getting back up. That made it a little easier to run the race. 2. 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). However, it is not a picture of sitting back and waiting to see what will come our way in life. 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. By focusing on that joy we can endure. Solomon was a good man. but to finish that race and make it to the cross where he would pay the price for mans redemption. David Wilkerson (1931-2011) September 28, 2017 Your ongoing trial may involve physical suffering, unemployment, children who rebel, faithless friends, mental distress, turmoil or pain. Christian/Church Of Christ, This is the seventh and final message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon living a faithful life and finishing a life of faith. Your community. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. He goes forth and runs at trouble. o you can break spiritual blockades that have been holding you back, so you can start living free. The average Olympian trains four hours per day, 310 days per year, for six years before succeeding. A. (LogOut/ 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. Stop looking at the circumstances through which you are running. The Olympic Committee enlisted you to run, not a sprint, but a 26.2-mile endurance competition. The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. I wanted Gods will to agree with my will more than I wanted my will to become Gods. Galatians 5:25, Denomination: 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. (The video clip from Chariots of Fire may be shown here or just tell the story.) 12:1-3 Never give up. More to the point, you cannot run a marathon even if you try really, really hard. read more, Scripture: So you are chosen. 3. Medical personnel had to assist him off the track that day. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, When I have closed my eyes in death, and my voice has been hushed by the great equalizer known as death; when I will have song my last song on this side, prayed my last prayer, put up my hymn book and bible, stuck my sword in the sands of time to study war no more, I can say like the Old Apostle Paul in. We remember the crown waiting for us in glory and continue running. In the Christian life, we run the race of faith. Nowhere in the Bible are we promised that the Christian life is going to be easy. Get in the race. (1 Peter1:18-20), OBJECTIONS THAT DEMAND ANSWERS (Rom. He was born to an unwed mother Mt. Understanding the ANOINTING by Kenneth E Hagin(PDF), D2. 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. Whoa, wait a minute! INTRODUCTION That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. Like the Scripture The day when He would be in Heaven with the redeemed of the ages. Instead, he is referring to a marathon. That's like me saying, "I'm going to try really hard to compete in a triathlon." 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. 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. We must run perseveringly; pursuing even when faint. 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. Other times, a sinful desire to win crept into my heart. Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 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.. 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.. 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. In doing so, they stand as an encouragement and a challenge to the rest of us. Every believer is in a race. You are left pondering their proposal. D. Consider His Resolve Verse 3 tells us that Jesus endured must to finish His race. (1 Pet. Were on a mission to change that. 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. Family can be a distraction. Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. (3rd ed.) Solomon was a good man. WebHow To Stay In The Race? The finish line of faith is a life that is more Christian today than yesterday. John the In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. Right at the tape he passed Gillies, stuck his chest out, won the race, and collapsed to the track in total exhaustion. 2:17-29), GODS JUDGMENT OF THE HYPOCRITE (Rom. 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. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 13:53-58; Luke 4:28-29. Forever! By focusing on that joy we can endure. However, I want to encourage you, my fellow believers, to keep at it; dont quit. Strong to the Finish Jennifer Brogdon is a stay-at-home mom who ministers to college athletes and international students. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Bible. ( Philippians 3:14) Run the race that is set before you. read more, Scripture: You are on the team. Those of us who live in the real world Hebrews 12:1-3 (NKJV) 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. But we cant make it to the finish line without looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Verse 2 tells us He is the founder of our faith. The Bay to Breakers footrace is an annual event in San Francisco. 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 You say to yourself, "This is the race I was created to run. It all comes down to one question: Will you engage in the training so that you will have the endurance to run the race? I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing, Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Greek (New Testament). 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. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. There was not a single trace When I boldly decided to enter in this race. Are you engaging in the necessary disciplines and activities that will enable you to grow and mature in Christ-likeness? I would only be able compete in a triathlon by training for a triathlon. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. The temptation is to run too fast too soon. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Seeing that the race God set out for us is a lifelong marathon, we must commit ourselves to run to the very end. Believers can take certain approaches to be sure they will strongly finish the race. When you feel like quitting, just look to Jesus and consider the race He ran for you and me. B Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance WebWe need to run with endurance the race that is set before us. (3rd ed.) We must not look at circumstances. This merely teaches us that the Christian runner has endurance. 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.. Those who persist prevail. for all endurance and patience" (Col. 1:11 HCSB). 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! 2. WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. It dominates your mind. There was not a single trace When I boldly decided to enter in this race. 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. In the spiritual arena, this refers to anything that hinders our walk with God. The Christian race is not easy. You begin to feel a rush of emotion. WebThe aim of the message today is, God wants us to stay in the race! Winning this race will require great endurance, perseverance, patience, and resolve. The persecution was too much, and they could retreat back to Judaism and escape much of the suffering it was costing to follow Bible. read more, Scripture: He stands as our example. 2. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (138). The Hebrew writer gives us insight and direction of being a witness to others. 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?" The goal is not perfection, but progress. - to direct ones attention without distraction, fix ones eyes; - to develop more precise knowledge about something; look with undivided attention; one who begins someth. 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"? Sept. 11, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. He wrote in one stanza, And to his dad he sadly said,"I didn't do too well. We are not alone. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. (25) All good athletes train hard. 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 Jesus Christ Himself is our greatest role model for We looked together are two primary passages, Psalm 61:1-3 and Psalm 62:5-8. It takes hours of training. I pray that youll finish the race, and that youll finish well. They stretch. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. But many who compete are anything but serious runners. But it is worth it. 18. Hesitation or fear? They can't be avoided or erased. Seeing that the race God set out for us is a lifelong marathon, we must commit ourselves to run to the very end. He was charged with demon possession Mark 3:22, 14. 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 You see, Jesus has already been around the track, That is why He is able to help us as we run Heb. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different As a result, I grew closer to Jesus. The physical race became a real-life vision of the cross where I could in part identify with him. He was rejected, hated and opposed by the audiences who came to hear Him speak Matt. The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. (John3:16-17), Please Hold for an Important Message of God (John3:16), JESUS : The Divine Teacher (John 3:1-21Nicodemus), JESUS : The Son Of Man (John 2:1-11 CanaWedding), The Traits of a Successful SOUL Winner (John 1:35-42 FirstDisciples), JESUS The Word of God (John 1: 1-15 In theBeginning), Can God Really Use Your Life? Your girlfriend can be a distraction. A. The Hebrew Christians were being strongly tempted to give up on following Jesus. Devotions by Steve Troxel Vol 1 PDFBook, B2. God makes us all winners when we cross the line. Sermon Outline: Three truths about these witnesses can give us encouragement as we run our race.). 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. Races are not always won by the fastest. He opposed by His family Mark 3:21-22. It occupies every waking moment. in the Mexico City Olympics. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. You see, Jesus knew where He was headed! 12:2 Msg). We must be temperate in all things. C. Consider His Reward Jesus ran well and when He finished, He sat down with the Father in His throne! The Hebrew Christians were being strongly tempted to give up on following Jesus. I ultimately wanted to please God in my running ability, but I also struggled with running for the wrong reasons. Our course has been individually designed! You are the church, and Lifeway is here to serve you with biblical resources for everything life brings your way. Else, it will entangle you, trip you and prevent you from finishing your race! Will you get off the sofa and get in the race? Clearly, a diet of ice cream and cake mixed with four hours of sleep is a recipe for disaster leading up to a race. Now that I belong to Jesus, what do I do about my struggles? Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. WebThe aim of the message today is, God wants us to stay in the race! 3 Similarities between the Pace Car of the Indy 500 and the Holy Spirit. 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. The man "who both began and finished this race we're in" (Heb. MOTIVATION FOR THE RACE Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [HEBREWS 12:1a]. You suddenly realize that you still have as far to go as you've already run and you're already very tired. Gods UNLIKELY PATH to SUCCESS by TonyEvans, V1. If these people could run their race, then so can we. There is something noble and honorable about not quitting - about getting back up and dusting yourself off and continuing to compete. He isnt talking about a 100 yard or 100 meters dash. He pulled into fourth place ten yards behind the leader, J. J. Gillies. {This Sermon Has been REVISED}, -----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 12:2 Msg). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc. [2] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). Your past times can be a distraction. Run to win. A Popeye singing, "Im strong to the finish" We choose to do our will instead of his. (Ill. Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, We must run perseveringly; pursuing even when faint. He was betrayed by a close friend Mark 14:10-11; 18. 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Timothy 4:7, This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. 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