Today’s Sermon – RUN AND WIN THE RACE

The Bible readings were: First Reading Hebrew 12 : 1 -12, and Second Reading 1 Corinthians 9 : 24 – 27.

TO RUN AND WIN THE RACE

To run your race you require:

1. Faith, confidence in Christ.
2. Spiritual training
3. Self denial / sacrifice.
4. Spiritual result.

Points to Note:

1. Winning a race requires purpose and discipline.
2. As Christians we are in the race whose author and finisher is Jesus Christ.

In Hebrew 12: 1 – 10, As we run and win the race:

1. Run by Faith.
2. Strip off the excess weight.
3. Endure the hardship.
4. Fix your eyes on Jesus.
5. Maintain your spiritual discipline.
6. Run to win.