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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. Solomon was a good man. 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. They did not run perfectly, but they ran. "No, I just walked out to the mailbox.". (138). 2. We must be temperate in all things. The temptation is to run too fast too soon. Jesus is our joy. 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.. that is first in a series, one who began someth. Pentecostal. Some runners carry kitchen sinks or push beds as they sprint down the street. He isnt talking about a 100 yard or 100 meters dash. With forty yard to go, he pulled into third place, then second. Second: He has all power to help us complete the race of faith. You know where you are weak. This is why I was born." The one who holds the planets in orbit says something about his divine resilience. Our natural bent is toward sinfulness and laziness. (3rd ed.) Follow Jesus. 10:36 HCSB). In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. 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. The day when there would be a new heavens and a new earth where all the redeemed would be worshiping the Father. Lay Aside All Weights This refers to a runner making sure that all extra weights have been removed from his body. 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. There are many sins that could be mentioned at this point, but the idea in this verse is that particular sin which trips you up. You say to yourself, "This is the race I was created to run. It would not be unusual if some who hear me today are on the verge of dropping out. It does mean that they are witnesses to the faithfulness of God. Run in your own lane; stay in your own lane. 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 Progress and coronation. 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." For Him, the joy was the day of redemption that would bring about the following: 2. 12:1-3 The Hebrew writer gives us insight and direction of being a witness to others. 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. Keep going. BUT TO WHICH MASTER? In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. . MOTIVATION FOR THE RACE Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [HEBREWS 12:1a]. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. 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. God is absolutely dependable, Heb. He was raised in a despicable town Nazareth Luke 2:39, 8. The persecution was too much, and they could retreat back to Judaism and escape much of the suffering it was costing to follow Never give up. Never give up. (06-05-05), Reaching the Checkered Flag We must seek him daily in his word and in prayer. Doing so will result in distraction and defeat. (2 Pet. 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. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. Introduction 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. After the shock of being selected passes, you are gripped by the realization of what's happening in your life. As you endure day after day, Satan will whisper to you as he did to Job: "The righteous don't suffer. They do speed workouts. WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. Navigating the challenges and joys of ministry life. The first one is at the beginning. We each have our own race to run! WebWe need to run with endurance the race that is set before us. He was executed as a common criminal by means of crucifixion John 19:16ff. 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. The man "who both began and finished this race we're in" (Heb. Your past times can be a distraction. ", You are surprised because the farthest you've run in years is from the couch to the refrigerator. WebHow To Stay In The Race? 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. 2. A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges. Solomon was the son of King David. 12:2 Msg). This race becomes the great passion of your life. In light of that, the writer is attempting to encourage these weary, hurting believers to be faithful to the Lord and to continue to run their race. I 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. Solomon was a good man. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. It is amazing how we can think that we are alone in the Christian journey. Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:10-14, Denomination: WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. While we run, we must not look at the other runners. o Jesus is the starting line and the finishing line at the same time! I pray that youll finish the race, and that youll finish well. There are people whose lives tell us what faith means (, [Stephen was a martyr thats mentioned in Acts], ). Run to win. Cloud of witnesses 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. read more, Scripture: Keep going. Solomon was the son of King David. Our course has been individually designed! The finish line of faith is a life that is more Christian today than yesterday. The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. He sat there dazed for a moment, not knowing whether he could get up, when the official screamed, "Get up and run!" FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT But we, like runners, must lay aside hindrances of our endurance. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* Your past times can be a distraction. The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian. But many who compete are anything but serious runners. In fact, He is the race judge, (Ill. that is first in a series; is to be at the end of a process. Its hard to get off, and its heavy. Sermons on Staying the Course. His was a race that set the perfect example of how a race should be run. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. 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. He decided who was disqualified and who was running well.). 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? Three truths about these witnesses can give us encouragement as we run our race.). You Might Feel Like You are By Your Self, But Just Stay In The Race." (1 Peter1:18-20), OBJECTIONS THAT DEMAND ANSWERS (Rom. Every believer is in a race. ext. 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 Hebrews 12:13 says. Never give up. 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. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. Therefore, let us run with patience the race that is set before us! Baptist. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. God makes us all winners when we cross the line. His life was threatened as a baby Matt. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. Because they ran well, they have received their reward. So many people honestly think that coming to know Jesus being saved is the end result of their spiritual journey. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. The one who holds the planets in orbit says something about his divine resilience. In short, this refers to anything that does not build us up in or make us stronger in the Lord. 3:1-8), JESUS: THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER (John7:37-39), WHY JESUS IS WORTHY OF YOUR FAITH (Heb. 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. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Web2. Strong to the Finish The Christian race is not easy. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. 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. Imagine the thrill if an Olympic committee knocked on your door selecting you to represent our country? This is one of the key messages of the book of Hebrews. 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, He Is Our Crown The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. We are what motivated the heart of the Savior to go to that cross and die. It, too, becomes the central focus of your existence. The race of faith is lifes journey for the Christian. 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. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. Probably not! Follow Jesus. The Race of Faith We Must Make Proper Preparations when there is a race to be run, the wise runner must make careful preparations. But many who compete are anything but serious runners. (25) All good athletes train hard. 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. Moving Out In Endurance (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and the Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) As a former collegiate distance runner, I understand what it takes to win a race. In the Christian life, we run the race of faith. Winning is not beating the other runners. Like the Scripture Sermons on Staying the Course. Hebrews 12:1-3 (NKJV) The Race of Faith. In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. We must run lawfully, i.e., according to the Scripture rules of the race. Stay in the Race! Back to your home, the Olympic Committee leaves. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. I pray that youll finish the race, and that youll finish well. We will persevere by maintaining a Christlike attitude even in the midst of trials ( 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1; 1 John 2:6 ). Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. 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. Please see below for details. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Denomination: 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"? The race is a contest in daily progress toward Christ-likeness. 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. It takes hours of training. The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. 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 Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. None of these were extraordinary people, Ill. Elijah James 5:17-18. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. 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. This is what the writer is referring to here. You will run the race. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. He was appointed the King of Israel and Judah by his farther, King David. He was rejected, hated and opposed by the audiences who came to hear Him speak Matt. A Closer Walk With God. Bible Study: Are you engaged in a regular time of Bible reading, devotion, and study? Will you get off the sofa and get in the race? 2:20-22, GERITOL, DIAPERS AND THE WORD OF GOD (Romans4:18-25), JESUS: THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE (John11:18-27), WHERE THE LAW FAILS, FAITH PREVAILS (Rom4:13-17), The Anatomy (Inner Workings) of Faith Heb11:1-2, HOW RIGHTEOUSNESS IS OBTAINED (Romans4:9-12), ILL TAKE WHATS BEHIND THAT DOOR (John10:1-11), A Y2K PLAN FOR THE FATHERS HOUSE (Heb. The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. 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. The prize is becoming a spiritual champion. The same question is apropos for the spiritual race: Will you engage in the training so that you will have the endurance to run the race? He was able to think beyond everything He would be called upon to face in this world and He was able to see you. 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. Run in your own lane; stay in your own lane. You must arrange your life around certain practices that will enable you to do what you cannot do now by willpower alone. We have been looking for someone to run the marathon in the next Olympics. There is something noble and honorable about not quitting - about getting back up and dusting yourself off and continuing to compete. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Although that may be the case. 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 We must seek fellowship among other believers and let our fellow church members encourage us in the faith. But run it with the hope that God wants you to have in Christ. 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. The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. Isnt it great that when you become a Christian, life is easy and there are no struggles! We Must Run With Patience Here the picture is of a runner settling in for the long haul. (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? 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. Don't compare your track to someone else's track. Right at the tape he passed Gillies, stuck his chest out, won the race, and collapsed to the track in total exhaustion. Stay fit to win, May the peace of the Lord be with you. (LogOut/ We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. Galatians 5:25, Denomination: Nowhere in the Bible are we promised that the Christian life is going to be easy. We remember the crown waiting for us in glory and continue running. You are thinking since you're already on the ground, there's no point in getting back up. Thus, we all win God by persevering in faith and getting to the finish line. 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. Verse 2 tells us He is the founder of our faith. They have sore muscles and tired lungs. You are thinking since you're already on the ground, there's no point in getting back up. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. (REPEAT 3xs) If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. 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stay in the race sermon