August 19, 2007. 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. I want to share some steps that are given in these verse that will help you and me run this race we are in this evening. So run, that ye may obtain. 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 have witnesses (, , a witness for Jesus who dies because of that witness) to the life of faith. 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. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. Stay In The Race Scripture Hebrews Topic Series H.B. 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 Paul reminded Timothy, "if we endure, we will also reign with Him" (2 Tim. 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 Must Run With Patience Here the picture is of a runner settling in for the long haul. But we cant make it to the finish line without looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. WebStaying in the Race-Heb. 19. 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. I wanted Gods will to agree with my will more than I wanted my will to become Gods. You can bring home the gold. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:10-14, Denomination: John the The Christian race is not easy. This is why I was born." If they could live for the Lord and serve Him, then you and I can as well!). WebTwelfth Sunday After Pentecost. The writer of this text uses the illustration of a race to This challenges us to remember some things. Some runners carry kitchen sinks or push beds as they sprint down the street. He's Where the Joy Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, Black Church Leadership & Family Conference. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. Rick Ezell is the pastor of First Baptist Greer, South Carolina. The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. The day when He would be in Heaven with the redeemed of the ages. (Isaiah21:6-10), WHAT WE NEED IN THE DOWN TIMES (Isaiah6:1-8), THE INVITATION TO CLEANSING (Isaiah1:18), FREE TO HELP, NOT FREE TO HINDER (Romans14:13-23), DISCHARGING YOUR CHRISTIAN DUTY (Romans13:11-14), THE BELIEVERS SPIRITUAL DUTY (Romans13:11-14), THE BELIEVERS SECULAR DUTY (Romans13:1-10), THINKING ABOUT THE BRETHREN (Romans12:9-21), JESUS CHRIST : THE BEST FRIEND WEVE EVER HAD (John15:12-17), JESUS CHRIST : THE TRUE VINE (John15:1-11), HELP FOR THE TROUBLED HEART (John14:1-6), BIBLICAL FACTS ABOUT A PLACE CALLED HEAVEN (John14:1-6), JESUS CHRIST : THE GREAT ENCOURAGER (John14:1-31), THE SECRET OF HOLY LIVING (Romans12:1-2), GODS PLAN FOR THE JEW, AND FOR YOU AND ME (Romans11:1-36), BOUND BY THE LORDS PURPOSES (Romans9:6-33), BURDENED FOR A LOST PEOPLE (Romans9:1-5), ABSOLUTE SECURITY IN CHRIST JESUS (Rom. 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. Keep going. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. - to make an effort to advance spiritually or intellectually. We will persevere by maintaining a Christlike attitude even in the midst of trials ( 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1; 1 John 2:6 ). This is one of the key messages of the book of Hebrews. WebTwelfth Sunday After Pentecost. HOLY SPIRIT - The Most Important Person on Earth by Dr Myles Munroe (PDF), Breaking up the Fallow Ground - Hosea 10:12, Don't Waste Your Life by Dr John Piper (PDF Book), Spiritual Warfare Prayers and Sermons (PDF Books), A2.1 Powerful Prayers in the War Room by Daniel B Lancaster, NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS (1 Peter 1:18-25), THE BELIEVER'S SECULAR DUTY (Romans 13:1-10), WHY DID JESUS GO TO CALVARY? D. Consider His Resolve Verse 3 tells us that Jesus endured must to finish His race. He pulled into fourth place ten yards behind the leader, J. J. Gillies. That's like me saying, "I'm going to try really hard to compete in a triathlon." They Have Received Their Reward These people ran their race and now they are able to rest in the Fathers presence. We must run lawfully, i.e., according to the Scripture rules of the race. Therefore, let us run with patience the race that is set before us! You've come to the end of your stamina and you're not sure you can put one foot in front of the other anymore. 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. God is absolutely dependable, Heb. Get in the race. He never lost sight of the goal and He never quit running until the goal had been achieved. Anything that does not build us up in the Lord, is a weight and a hindrance and should be removed from our life. It would be easy for him to be tripped up and fall out of the race. Imagine, God knocking on the door of your heart selecting you for his team. They did not run perfectly, but they ran. 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. He was executed as a common criminal by means of crucifixion John 19:16ff. Family can be a distraction. If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. 3. However, I want to encourage you, my fellow believers, to keep at it; dont quit. (. I wanted to win, and I wanted him to want me to win, too. You are left pondering their proposal. Tonight, I want to help you stay in the race! The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. Every believer is in a race. The race of faith is lifes journey for the Christian. 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. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. Run in your own lane; stay in your own lane. A 300 pound man isnt ready to run a marathon. He Is Our Crown The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. WebThe aim of the message today is, God wants us to stay in the race! We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasnt been revealed by God. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. (1015). (1 Peter1:18-20), OBJECTIONS THAT DEMAND ANSWERS (Rom. (1 Pet. A Closer Walk with God. *Indicated Required Field See ourPrivacy Policy. Your girlfriend can be a distraction. A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature. If you have tripped and fallen, don't stay there. (Ill. The Hebrew writer gives us insight and direction of being a witness to others. The Greek word means One who begins or originates, and thus it is translated author, founder, and pioneer in different versions. It all comes down to one question: Will you engage in the training so that you will have the endurance to run the race? Bible. We are instructed to run and keep on running. read more, Scripture: The writer of this text uses the illustration of a race to [5] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. Energy is expended and none is left for the end of the race. Galatians 5:25, Denomination: By focusing on that joy we can endure. B. 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, This is my destiny. Our natural bent is toward sinfulness and laziness. He decided who was disqualified and who was running well.). Speed is of utmost importance. Family can be a distraction. Hebrews 12:1-3, Denomination: 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. 2:12 HCSB). I Get in the race. In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. You suddenly realize that you still have as far to go as you've already run and you're already very tired. When the race is over, we will go to be with Him, where we too will receive the rewards earned during the course of our race here on earth Ill. Pauls expectation 2 Tim. 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. [4] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). ""To me, you won," his father said. In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. A daily regimen of prayer, worship, reading Gods Word and examining our lives for impediments will help. The Race of Faith We must run lawfully, i.e., according to the Scripture rules of the race. (view less). The second critical time in a marathon is at the halfway point. 12:2 Msg). 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.. 15. We must seek him daily in his word and in prayer. We need to keep our eyes on Jesus, who stands at the finish line waiting for us to complete the race. You see, Jesus has already been around the track, That is why He is able to help us as we run Heb. 1 2 3 4 Next For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. In short, this refers to anything that does not build us up in or make us stronger in the Lord. (Ill. Before his run in the Olympics, Eric Liddell ran in a meet between England and France. The best thing we can do is run our race to the best of our God-given ability. Step 2: Consider Self, (As we run this race and look to Jesus, the author goes onto tell us several things about His race that we are to look to that will help us as we run the race we have been assigned.). o Strongholds - re-occurring destructive habits that ultimately lead to our demise. He was able to look past the cross. stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ankle. Back to your home and the U.S. Olympic Committee's invitation. We must welcome rebuke and embrace trials. Maybe in your race you've been knocked off your feet a few times. The Bay to Breakers footrace is an annual event in San Francisco. But in a long distance contest such as a marathon, endurance is the key. It does mean that they are witnesses to the faithfulness of God. All three were a part of this Church family and each in their own way has made an impact in our lives. 4:8.). The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian. The one who selected unattractive, unlikable, and unreliable men to be his followers and loved them to the end. Never give up. Introduction- that is first in a series; is to be at the end of a process. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasnt been revealed by God. This time, however, the Olympic Committee is not selecting; God Almighty has picked. Your community. In fact, He is the race judge, (Ill. 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. Are you more like Jesus today than you were yesterday? WebThe aim of the message today is, God wants us to stay in the race! (electronic ed.). Gods UNLIKELY PATH to SUCCESS by TonyEvans, V1. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of The same is true in a spiritual race as well. Never give up. The average Olympian trains four hours per day, 310 days per year, for six years before succeeding. WebHow To Stay In The Race? The finish line of faith is a life that is more Christian today than yesterday. The first few steps felt easy, and my way was clear and bright. He Is Our Crown The good news is Jesus made us lightweight runners. BUT TO WHICH MASTER? Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Whoa, wait a minute! 4:15.). We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. The first one is at the beginning. Sermon Outline: The one who holds the planets in orbit says something about his divine resilience. I would only be able compete in a triathlon by training for a triathlon. I am convinced that the cause of Christ has been hindered by many who refuse to run in their own lane and they end up hindering everyone around them. Maybe life has thrown you some curve balls. C. Consider His Reward Jesus ran well and when He finished, He sat down with the Father in His throne! When runners are in a relay race, each runner goes all the way around the track and then hands off a stick (or baton) In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it WebThe Christian race requires new life to participate. 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. He took the burden of our sins and placed them on himself at the cross. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. Seeing that the race God set out for us is a lifelong marathon, we must commit ourselves to run to the very end. Winning this race will require great endurance, perseverance, patience, and resolve. Jobs can be a distraction. Last week we began talking about discovering and using our resources in our series on Dealing with Stress. Stop looking at the other runners. Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. Clearly, a diet of ice cream and cake mixed with four hours of sleep is a recipe for disaster leading up to a race. Everyone runs; one wins. Nazarene. 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. You picture yourself mingling with the elite athletes of the world. In the spiritual race you are running, don't quit. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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 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. Were on a mission to change that. Remember it is not about finishing last or finishing first, but simply about finishing. Stay in the Race Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1, NAS). 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 picture is of a man trying to run a race while dressed in the long flowing robes of the day. CSB Experiencing God Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed. The day when salvation would be ultimately completed, sin forever destroyed, Satan forever banished and perfect righteousness would rule in every heart. While we run, we must not look at the other runners. We will persevere by maintaining a Christlike attitude even in the midst of trials ( 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1; 1 John 2:6 ). The race gives purpose to life, hope for the future, and a reward in glory. "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? You allow yourself to imagine that maybe you do have what it takes to run the race. b. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. Where is the joy in being rejected by people you love? It is an active word that tells speaks of a person who has a spirit in him that stands up and faces the trials of life. Whatever that sin is, it must be stripped off and avoided at all costs. When we sin, we take our eyes off Jesus and put them on ourselves. It becomes the central focus of your existence. Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 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). View Latest Resources Resource Categories: Articles Conference Messages Interviews Music Podcast Sermons Browse Resources By: Author Scripture Series Topic Event Each look at Jesus would strengthen us to endure and finish well. 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. I'm told that two critical times exist in a marathon race. 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 Hey folks, He suffered more than you or I can grasp. My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor 15:58). Your girlfriend can be a distraction. How is your race progressing? But run it with the hope that God wants you to have in Christ. (3rd ed.) Chicago: University of Chicago Press. WebWe need to run with endurance the race that is set before us. "Run in such a way that you may win" (1 Cor. 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?" Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. Worship: Are you praising the Father in regular times of worship? If you have not experienced the rescuing grace of God, run to the cross. 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. A Closer Walk With God. Do you realize the number of hours an Olympian trains? MOTIVATION FOR THE RACE Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [HEBREWS 12:1a]. Seeking entertainment instead of fellow-shipping and communing with God. 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. God makes us all winners when we cross the line. 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.. 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 They Have Run Their Race These were people who ran the race they had been given. (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. The apostle Paul prayed for the Colossians "May you be strengthened with all power . As you endure day after day, Satan will whisper to you as he did to Job: "The righteous don't suffer. The man "who both began and finished this race we're in" (Heb. It, too, is what you live for. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. He stands strong in the Lord and runs his race, 1 Cor. We strive to finish strong in our faith. That seems to be the idea in the book of Hebrews. Its hard to get off, and its heavy. Rather than getting up you're planning on hanging it up. WebTwelfth Sunday After Pentecost. Winning is not beating the other runners. Endurance refers to patience, steadfastness, perseverance. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 2. Keep going. I Hey, its all a matter of perspective anyway!). (view more) I prayed that God would enable me to win so I might have the opportunity to praise him for the victory. 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. 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 must be temperate in all things. Your family. When it comes to running marathons or becoming a spiritual champion the need is not to try harder but to train wisely. Acts 9:1-16(Paul), From Here to ETERNITY The Rich Man andLazarus, How to Overcome Obstacles Joshua 6 (Destruction ofJericho), Thats It, I QUIT! You see, Jesus knew where He was headed! Both of these passages speak of For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. Anything less will spell disaster for the Christian runner. Strong to the Finish 6:18-20), NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS (1 Peter1:18-25), JESUS: THE SYMPATHETIC SAVIOR (John8:1-11), HOW I KNOW IM GONNA GO (Hebrews6:16-20), WHY DID JESUS GO TO CALVARY? 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