Service of the Word 23 rd February 2014 SERMON 1.
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Service of the Word 23rd February 2014
SERMON
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Service of the Word 23rd February 2014
1948 Olympic Marathon,
London
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Service of the Word 23rd February 2014
1. The Race is LONG‘Therefore, since we are surrounded
by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…’ Hebrews 12:1
- Marathon not a Sprint!3
Service of the Word 23rd February 2014
2. To Race means LEAVING things‘…let us throw off everything that
hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.’ v1
- No extra baggage- Whatever holds us back
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Service of the Word 23rd February 2014
3. Race LOOKING to JesusAnd let us run with perseverance the
race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2
- Forerunner- Pacemaker- Finishing Tape
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Service of the Word 23rd February 2014
3. Race LOOKING to JesusFor the joy set before him he endured
the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
- Keep Looking to him to Keep Going
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Service of the Word 23rd February 2014
Conclusion
Right Frame of Mind – LONGRight Living – LEAVE
Right Focus – LOOK to Jesus
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