Hebrews 12:1–2 KJV 1900

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; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

WIN THE CHRISTIAN R-A-C-E

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R-each Forward with Persistence

Positive Sermon Outlines 28. Win the Christian R-A-C-E

R-each Forward with Persistence

Philippians 3:13 KJV 1900

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

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“… reaching forth unto those things which are before” (Phil. 3:13).

A. Some Christians live in the past. They spend much time dwelling on things that have already happened.

B. As Christians we must emulate Paul and forget “the things which are behind” (v. 13).

C. We can win the Christian race by persistently “reaching forth unto those things which are before” (v. 13) and “looking unto Jesus” (Heb. 12:2).

II. A-pply Yourself with Purpose

A. Some Christians live in the past. They spend much time dwelling on things that have already happened.

B. As Christians we must emulate Paul and forget “the things which are behind” (v. 13).

C. We can win the Christian race by persistently “reaching forth unto those things which are before” (v. 13) and “looking unto Jesus”

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A-pply Yourself with Purpose

Philippians 3:14 KJV 1900

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Phil.

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A. Too many Christians lack purpose. They simply drift along aimlessly without thought of advancing the kingdom of God.

B. If we win the Christian race we must look to the future, making plans that will glorify the Lord.

C. We should take inventory of our spiritual life. Then, setting goals for overcoming our weaknesses, we should live with purpose.

A. Too many Christians lack purpose. They simply drift along aimlessly without thought of advancing the kingdom of God.

B. If we win the Christian race we must look to the future, making plans that will glorify the Lord.

C. We should take inventory of our spiritual life. Then, setting goals for overcoming our weaknesses, we should live with purpose.

Positive Sermon Outlines 28. Win the Christian R-A-C-E

C-onquer Evil with God’s Power

Romans 8:37 KJV 1900

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Spray, R. E. (1991). Positive Sermon Outlines (p. 62). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.

A. Today’s world is filled with sin and evil. Satan is constantly trying to defeat God’s people.

B. When their faith is tested, some Christians give up in despair. They fail to make use of God’s conquering power.

C. We can win the Christian race with divine strength. Through prayer, the promises, and participation in God’s work we can be “more than conquerors.”

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E-ndure Hardness with Patience

2 Timothy 2:3 KJV 1900

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

A. Some Christians try to go to heaven on flowery beds of ease. Their lack of patience and endurance brings them to disappointment.

B. A good soldier must endure hardship. He must press forward even when the going is tough. We must “endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” also.

C. If we win the Christian race, we must be patient when testings and trials come. We trust God and keep on keeping on (see ).

Spray, R. E. (1991). Positive Sermon Outlines (p. 63). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.

Positive Sermon Outlines 28. Win the Christian R-A-C-E

A. Too many Christians lack purpose. They simply drift along aimlessly without thought of advancing the kingdom of God.

B. If we win the Christian race we must look to the future, making plans that will glorify the Lord.

C. We should take inventory of our spiritual life. Then, setting goals for overcoming our weaknesses, we should live with purpose.