Consider His Race His was a hard race that began in poverty and ended in pain on a cross. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. More to the point, you cannot run a marathon even if you try really, really hard. They endured unspeakable pain and suffering, still they ran. 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 The Bay to Breakers footrace is an annual event in San Francisco. You see, He ran His race, and He ran it well. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. C. Consider His Reward Jesus ran well and when He finished, He sat down with the Father in His throne! Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. WebHow To Stay In The Race? 11:32-40;23-29, HOW TO BE SURE YOU HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY #2 2 Pet. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. 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. 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin WebStaying in the Race-Heb. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Now that I belong to Jesus, what do I do about my struggles? 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. Change). Vision for the Nation The FightingMagpies, C1. It would not be unusual if some who hear me today are on the verge of dropping out. HOLY SPIRIT The Most Important Person on Earth by Dr Myles Munroe(PDF), C2. In the Bible, we can find many stories of those who have stayed the course during difficult times. The temptation is to run too fast too soon. The list of these things could be endless, but a few are: a. 12:2 Msg). 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, We will persevere by maintaining a Christlike attitude even in the midst of trials ( 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1; 1 John 2:6 ). read more, Scripture: Every weight would fall off and every sin would untangle from us. D.H. Groberg in his poem "The Race" describes a young boy who ran a race, falling many times, yet finishing. This refers to sins which cling to, distracts, entangles and trips the Christian runner. Like the marathon run, this race has no time outs, no breaks, no intermissions, and no halftimes. Doing so will cause distraction and defeat. Medical personnel had to assist him off the track that day. We have witnesses (, , a witness for Jesus who dies because of that witness) to the life of faith. 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. MOTIVATION FOR THE RACE Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [HEBREWS 12:1a]. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* (1015). They do speed workouts. A spiritual champion is one sold out to Jesus, straining to become more like him everyday. Running The Race To Win Before his run in the Olympics, Eric Liddell ran in a meet between England and France. Worship: Are you praising the Father in regular times of worship? 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. However, it is not a picture of sitting back and waiting to see what will come our way in life. 2. I ultimately wanted to please God in my running ability, but I also struggled with running for the wrong reasons. Progress and coronation. (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? 4. We Must Run With Patience Here the picture is of a runner settling in for the long haul. (138). His was a race in which He never faltered. Hebrews 12:13 says. We must run perseveringly; pursuing even when faint. In doing so, they stand as an encouragement and a challenge to the rest of us. Verse 2 tells us He is the founder of our faith. Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. Do you realize the number of hours an Olympian trains? 4:7 HCSB). I pray that youll finish the race, and that youll finish well. 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. WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. 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. 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. We will persevere by maintaining a Christlike attitude even in the midst of trials ( 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1; 1 John 2:6 ). Some runners carry kitchen sinks or push beds as they sprint down the street. 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." Hebrews 11:29-12:2. 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, Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. He sat there dazed for a moment, not knowing whether he could get up, when the official screamed, "Get up and run!" Philippians 3:12-14. Keep going. Stay in the Race Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1, NAS). In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. 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. 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. 3:1-8), JESUS: THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER (John7:37-39), WHY JESUS IS WORTHY OF YOUR FAITH (Heb. Sermons on Staying the Course. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. You are left pondering their proposal. Hebrews 12:1-2, Denomination: The one who selected unattractive, unlikable, and unreliable men to be his followers and loved them to the end. The Hebrew Christians were being strongly tempted to give up on following Jesus. You Might Feel Like You are By Your Self, But Just Stay In The Race." The one who selected unattractive, unlikable, and unreliable men to be his followers and loved them to the end. In the Bible, we can find many stories of those who have stayed the course during difficult times. To ensure you receive the best experience on Lifeway.com, we use cookies to process information about your visit. o Jesus is the starting line and the finishing line at the same time! Hebrews 12:1-3 (NKJV) The Race of Faith. Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:10-14, Denomination: 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. 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 Seeing that the race God set out for us is a lifelong marathon, we must commit ourselves to run to the very end. Running Gods Race. Hesitation or fear? ( Philippians 3:14) Run the race that is set before you. Hebrews 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:1. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. read more, Denomination: read more, Scripture: But it is worth it. Run in such a way that you may obtain it." The activities of prayer, Bible Study, worship, service, evangelism, stewardship are among the needed the disciplines for running the spiritual race. 10:36 HCSB). o Strongholds are birthed and dwell in deception (which are lies and false beliefs), so naturally the cure is to bring the truth in God's Word on the scene. By 7 p.m., a runner The race is a contest in daily progress toward Christ-likeness. Lay Aside All Sins Next, the author encourages his readers to get rid of besetting sins. His was a race that lead Him around a track lined with hatred, bitterness, opposition and the desire to see Him dead. But many who compete are anything but serious runners. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. 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 The day when He would be in Heaven with the redeemed of the ages. The picture is of a man trying to run a race while dressed in the long flowing robes of the day. By focusing on that joy we can endure. Prayer: How often are you talking with the Father each day? Web2. In his unorthodox style of running he took off after the pack. I would only be able compete in a triathlon by training for a triathlon. Solomon was a good man. It is what you live for. The race judge was the man who called the race. He wrote in one stanza, And to his dad he sadly said,"I didn't do too well. There is something noble and honorable about not quitting - about getting back up and dusting yourself off and continuing to compete. Every believer is in a race. While the destination is the same for everyone - a life like Jesus, the journey that gets us there is different for everyone. It becomes the central focus of your existence. 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. Hey, its all a matter of perspective anyway!). Your family. Every believer is in a race. Your past times can be a distraction. 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. 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. The Olympic Committee enlisted you to run, not a sprint, but a 26.2-mile endurance competition. Stay in the Race! 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. 2. But many who compete are anything but serious runners. 12:1-3 That is, you cannot run in my lane and I cannot run in yours! that is first in a series; is to be at the end of a process. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. Gods UNLIKELY PATH to SUCCESS by TonyEvans, V1. (3rd ed.) They could not be further from the truth! How is your race progressing? Order Curriculum, Literature, and Church Supplies, by Rick Ezell on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. 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. Stay in the Race! - to direct ones attention without distraction, fix ones eyes; - to develop more precise knowledge about something; look with undivided attention; one who begins someth. Doing so will result in distraction and defeat. You will run the race. A race that requires endurance and preparation. We must run lawfully, i.e., according to the Scripture rules of the race. We must run perseveringly; pursuing even when faint. She and her husband, Shane, live in Mississippi. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. Jobs 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. February 25, 2021. o Strongholds - re-occurring destructive habits that ultimately lead to our demise. Worry can be a distraction. The apostle Paul encouraged his young protg Timothy to "train yourself in godliness" (1 Tim. This is no ordinary race. As you leave the starting line, you feel so good that you believe that you can keep up this pace throughout the race. In this race, like the Olympic race, you have been chosen. Nazarene. When trials come, there may be the temptation to drop out for a while and let others do the running. 2. We need perseverance as Christians. His birth was the cause of terrible suffering Mt. My goal in preaching this message is that when we reach the end of this race we might say with the. Instead, he is referring to a marathon. Your girlfriend can be a distraction. 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. I felt strong and energetic and my pace was quick and light. For Jesus, the joy was in what would happen when He finished His race. The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. (Ill. read more, Scripture: You can SOAR like an EAGLE by Nell WMohney, S1. We must welcome rebuke and embrace trials. They stretch. If these people could run their race, then so can we. Jesus is the creator and sustainer of the universe. You say to yourself, "This is the race I was created to run. 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. Friends. 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.. Follow Jesus. The Greek word for race is agon from which we get our word agony. He endured until the end so that we might be saved. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. Keep going. In my last collegiate season, Hebrews 12:13 was such a gift from God to run each race. Keep going. 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.. As a Christian, have you ever wanted to walk away from this whole Christian thing! The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. He was left alone, rejected and forsaken by all of His friends Mark 14:50. 4:8.). You begin to feel a rush of emotion. When the gun went off, I pictured Jesus, who knew what the brutal cross would accomplish, enduring it with full joy. Jesus cares for us, "Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you! 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. Some runners carry kitchen sinks or push beds as they sprint down the street. What it means is that they ran their race and so can you! The prize is theirs because they ran and they ran well. WebWe need to run with endurance the race that is set before us. Web2. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Dealing With Stress - The Pace Car And The Holy Spirit, Finish Line 7: Reaching The Checkered Flag. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. In my case, chasing self-centered joy and personal accolades. As a result, I grew closer to Jesus. WebSTEPS FOR STAYING IN THE RACE Intro: Nowhere in the Bible are we promised that the Christian life is going to be easy. 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. This thought lies behind Paul's advice to the church at Corinth: "Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. 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 I didnt grow weary when I felt like giving up because Jesus didnt give up. There are so many things and people that try and take us from Gods purpose in our lives. When we are able to get a heavenly vision, it makes the race more bearable. The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. WebTwelfth Sunday After Pentecost. If they could live for the Lord and serve Him, then you and I can as well!). The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. When it comes to running marathons or becoming a spiritual champion the need is not to try harder but to train wisely. 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. The Hebrew Christians were being strongly tempted to give up on following Jesus. Solomon was the son of King David. God makes us all winners when we cross the line. We strive to finish strong in our faith. The race you are running has been prepared just for you. 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. The persecution was too much, and they could retreat back to Judaism and escape much of the suffering it was costing to follow 2 Kings 2:1-11, Joshua 4:1-20, Genesis 28:17-19, Genesis 35:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:6-7, Hebrews 11:6 Solomon was a good man. from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. The race of faith is lifes journey for the Christian. As the Lord gives liberty, allow me to share with you these Steps For Staying In The Race. fig. This is one of the key messages of the book of Hebrews. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. Progress and coronation. You Might Feel Like You are By Your Self, But Just Stay In The Race." My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor 15:58). (Ill. Have any of you ever suffered to that degree? The same is true in a spiritual race as well. When the Bible calls them witnesses, it doesnt necessarily mean that they are watching every move we make. Solomon was the son of Bathsheba (you remember her; David had her husband killed when he cheated His father died when He was young Mt. I felt strong and energetic and my pace was quick and light. read more, Scripture: We must be temperate in all things. Say this with me: Family can be a distraction. They push through pain. Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. They endure long runs. 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. In fact, it is mandatory for any significant challenge in life - including becoming a spiritual champion. We must seek fellowship among other believers and let our fellow church members encourage us in the faith. My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor 15:58). February 25, 2021. He has chosen you to run the race of a lifetime. Pentecostal. He was able to look past the cross. We each have our own race to run! Sermon Outline: We must not look at circumstances. Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. Rick Ezell is the pastor of First Baptist Greer, South Carolina. The first one is at the beginning. You suddenly realize that you still have as far to go as you've already run and you're already very tired. read more, Scripture: 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. Have you ever watched the Olympics on TV? They did not quit until the race was finished. 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