We are from the United States Olympic Committee. Search Keyword Find anything (broadcasters, speakers, series, sermons) by typing any keyword or phrase. Stay In the Race. The New Testament draws a parallel from this metaphor, as to the endurance required of believers. - to direct one’s attention without distraction, fix one’s eyes; - to develop more precise knowledge about something; look with undivided attention; one who begins someth. (1039). We strive to finish strong in our faith. Have you ever felt like no one understood what you were going through? God makes us all winners when we cross the line. Sermon Title: Stay In the Race. We get him! Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday and a wonderful first week of 2021! 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). back. Consider this powerful word from the author of Hebrews: "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. View Latest Resources. Long runs. But, we must remain focused! (Mat 13:18-23) If we would partake of the Prize set before us, we must remember the words of Jesus: "He that shall endure unto the end , the same shall be saved." This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Scripture. 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). Sun, Sep 15, 2019. by Pastor Don Street. Phone: 443-854-9437 Charles Jr. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Remember, "stay in the race"! Stay In The Race! The “race,” then, is the Christian life. ● 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! Many things and people can be a distraction. 1 Corinthians 6:12-13: All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. Your past times can be a distraction. A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature. of 1: using the foot-races in the stadium as a basis[2]; exert oneself to the limit of one’s powers in an attempt to go forward, strive to advance, the emphasis is entirely on the effort that the person makes. Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 to 4. We have statistics on every person in the entire nation on computer. Dr. Steve Hereford. As a Christian, have you ever wanted to walk away from this whole Christian thing! Stay in the Race Hebrews Sunday Service Changed By Grace. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Resource Categories: "THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS" Running The Race Of Faith (12:1-3) INTRODUCTION 1. One of the most descriptive pictures of the Christian life in the Bible is of an athlete competing in a race. Do you ever feel like no one understands? It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and we are called to … ● Jesus cares for us, "Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you! Faith. Even of those who try, many fall out of the race somewhere along the way. Staying In The Race Ken Birks, Pastor/Teacher I. #6: Paul wants his “race… Podcast By Topic • XML Podcast • Apple iPod+iTunes. Forever! “Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling, and present you faultless before His presence in glory with exceeding great joy; to the only wise God, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Their unyielding faith bears witness to the promises of Jesus Christ, urging us to follow their example and “run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Introduction. word we get our word “agony” from….the discipline of an The Race of Faith. His was a race that set the perfect example of how a race should be run. However, in the Christian “race,” everyone who pays the price of vigilant training for the cause of Christ can win. You’re prepared. Today’s Sermon: “Stay in the Race!” Biblical Reference: Hebrews 12:1-2 Pastor Juanita Christopher. 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. Paul. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Day after day. [6] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). Stay in Your Own Lane May 29, 2017 1 Peter 2:9 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out fo darkness into his wonderful light. Now the opening ceremonies are over. (electronic ed.). Duration: 51 mins 26 secs. Throughout our study, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith... a. Leave your name & email, and I’ll send you my weekly sermon. Stay in the race!" For a version that is easier to print, click here. Sermon Date: Sunday, September 17, 2017 - 6:00pm. Powered by: truthengaged. Your boyfriend can be a distraction. Canute the Great was King of Denmark, England, and Norway. We have witnesses (, , a witness for Jesus who dies because of that witness) to the life of faith. Yes, we’re saved by grace, and yes, it’s through faith in Jesus that we receive that salvation. Has life ever been so that you wanted say, “I’m not doing this “church” thing anymore?” You get tired of the same old, same old in churches that go on...You get tired of people in the church acting like people in the world...You get tired of trying to live this “Christian life” and always failing...You keep hearing the preacher say one thing, and culture say another... , God wants us to stay in the race! 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. 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. Related/Similar Sermons List. The preacher should also…. Throwing off the Sin that Entangles Us. that is first in a series; is to be at the end of a process. You’ve trained for years. fig. It is amazing how we can think that we are alone in the Christian journey. Run in your own lane; stay in your own lane. Worry can be a distraction. o Jesus is the starting line and the finishing line at the same time! In athletic contests, like the Olympics, competitors will do whatever it takes to win - enduring countless hours of training, employing the best coaches, removing all distractions, discarding any excess, and seeking any avenue to gain an advantage. 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." Jobs can be a distraction. We are not alone. In the Christian life, we run the race of faith. In Hebrews 12:1-2, we are encouraged to lay aside anything that might hinder our spiritual advancement and to stay focused on Christ. Search: stay in the race Home | Sermons By Bible | By Topic | By Speaker | By Date RSS. [3] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). Your girlfriend can be a distraction. In a race, only one runner wins. (138). Your Olympic race … We will be rewarded if we run the race God has set for us and not the race He has set for someone else. We don’t strive for the crown that only one can receive. There are so many things and people that try and take us from God’s purpose in our lives. 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, all…each one…. But don’t you think we have to commit to racing to be part of the process? Terry Danford ... Sermon Type: Service. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. Stay In The Race 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. Share. “Staying in the Race”-Heb. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Sermon Audio: Sermon download: Download (30.19 MB) Sermon Tags: Hebrews. [5] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (2000). All things are lawful … 5. CONTACT US. He was praised as a great…, You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall…, You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head…, The preacher should live as a preacher, watching his life and doctrine. There are so many things and people that try and take us from God’s purpose in our lives. 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NKJV) Do you not know that those who run in a race We have the race of trying to stay faithful in the midst of prosperity and affluence and ubiquitous entertainment and sensualism, which continually tempts us to turn away from following The Lord. Consider His Race - His was a hard race that began in poverty and ended in pain on a cross. A. Sermons in this series. Sermon Speaker: Bro. ", Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above we can ask or think; according to the power that works in us. Jobs can be a distraction. His was a race that lead Him around a track lined with hatred, bitterness, opposition and the desire to see Him dead. The warning against developing unbelief - He 3:12-15 b. If you'll turn in your Bible to Hebrews chapter 12 I want to talk to you about the first four verses. Topic Series. Thus, we all win God by persevering in … 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 ma… H.B. Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. o you can break spiritual blockades that have been holding you back, so you can start living free. The audio is available here.) Hebrews. The title of my message is “Staying in the Race.” In this message today my desire is to impart to you some of the qualities that have enabled me to stay in the race for over 30 years. Keep running, keep serving and praising God, keep loving your enemy and those that spitefully use you. Everyone in a contest wants to win: be it a political race, a game of HORSE, or first in line at Starbucks. Audio: listen download. We have been looking for someone to run the marathon in the next Olympics. - to make an effort to advance spiritually or intellectually. The aim of the message today is, God wants us to stay in the race! God bless and tell the Lord thank you for giving us the strength to run this Christian race with patience. We are not competing against one other, as in athletic games, but against the struggles, physical and spiritual, that stand in the way of our reaching the prize (Philippians 3:14). The main way to “run with endurance the race that is set before us” is, “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. First Corinthians 9:24-27 tells us that discipline is the key to winning. … that which hinders one from doing someth.. o sin – departure from God’s standard of uprightness; wrong-doing; ● iniquity - no-equal, our standards are not equal with God’s standards, our standards don’t line up with God’s standards, ● transgression: trans – across, gress – to walk – to cross the line of God’s 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. Series: Stay In The Race! (3rd ed.) ... Sermons › Stay In The Race | Hebrews 12:1-2; Stay In The Race. There are people whose lives tell us what faith means (, [Stephen was a martyr that’s mentioned in Acts], ). Add a note (optional) c. Life like a race has a finish line (In the end, we will spend eternity either in heaven or hell). (. We have the race of continuing to follow even though we are discouraged by life events, or disappointed in people. STEPS FOR STAYING IN THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-3 (NKJV) The Race of Faith 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,… We must be free from attempting to run the race that was given to someone else. ext. Season after season. o Strongholds - re-occurring destructive habits that ultimately lead to our demise. Imagine a group of people coming to your home and interrupting your Twinkie-eating, TV-watching routine with an urgent message: \"Good News! (This sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 was preached 8/10/2008. (1015). (3rd ed.) 5810 Belair Road Baltimore, MD 21206. 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