Sermon Notes September 3rd
Sunday, September 3, 2023
How to Stay in the Race of Life
Hebrews 12:1-2
Introduction: We read of the athletic contests
1. Boxing match 2. Race
Here in Hebrews 12:1-2, we see how we can keep __________
Keep ________________________
Keep ________________________
I. I will find strength from those who have ________________
A. Look at the _____________________________ before us
B. All have one thing in common: they _________________
on their commitment to God (Hebrews 11:38)
II. I will put off that which ________________________
Any weight on a runner is ______________________
A. Let go of the ______________
1. Let go of _________
2. Psalm 139:23-24
B. Let go of the _________________________ (II Tim. 2:3-4)
III. I will choose to _______________ until I cross the finish line
A. In the race of life, God is far more ______________ in
how we _______ than in how we begin (II Cor. 11:23-29)
B. Paul decided in advance that he was going to be steadfast
and immovable ___________________________
Make the decision in advance to:
1. Keep ___________
2. Keep _________________
3. Keep staying ______________
IV. I will keep a ___________________ focus
“Looking unto Jesus…” (v. 2)
A. Problem: always in a ____________
B. Solution: ___________________________ (Phil. 3:8)
V. I will endure the suffering to see the ______________
A. Race gets ___________
B. Listen to these verses: Philippians 3:14; Hebrews 12:3