Winning the Prize! Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

STEWARDS and their REWARDS. 1 Cor 3: For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds.

Advertisements

Why did James write this letter? To encourage believers to practice the faith that they profess. Jesus said, “If you know these things, you are blessed.

Life in His Story Part 4. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such.

CHAMPIO N! Psalm 19:4-5. CHAMPION ! Psalm 19:4-5 (NIV) “In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,

Reaching Forward Philippians 3: Philippians 3:1-14 “ Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting.

3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ

TRANSFORMATION BY JESUS.

Saved To Serve “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from.

WELCOME TO PINE GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pine Grove Church of Christ – 01/16/11.

Acts 8:5, 35 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 2 Corinthians 4:5

A Winning Attitude A Winning Attitude “Pressing Towards the Mark” “Pressing Towards the Mark”

THE UNCHANGING GOSPEL GALATIANS 1:6-9.

Running the Race of Your Life

CHRIST AS THE LIGHT OF YOUR WAY By Willie Alvarenga.

The Miracles Of Jesus The Leper After The Sermon.

Matthew 4:1-11 Gratification V.1- Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness Then- following His baptism and heavenly affirmation.

WELCOME TO PINE GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/06/11.

THE POVERTY OF LIFE REVELATION 2:8-10.

JOSHUA: A PATTERN FOR TODAY’S FATHER JOSHUA 24:14-15 Part 2.

“The Christmas Message” John 1: Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high.

DISCOVERING JESUS! How Christians can help a dying world discover the Bible’s greatest mystery!

CONSISTENCY 1 CORINTHIANS 4:17 17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of.

Faith AND Works Are Necessary For Salvation James 2:26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead.

THE CHRISTIAN’S PLACE IN THE WORLD James 4:1-7. JOHN 17:12, (12), “While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name…” (15-16), “I do.

“Run to Win” 1 Corinthians 9: /26/2009 Dr. Dane Boyles.

Sin In The Camp Joshua 7: Jericho Setting The Stage The fall of Jericho. Joshua 6-7 Joshua was the leader, having succeeded Moses. Joshua 1:1ff.

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST? I CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 Part 2.

How to Handle Tough Times: Lessons to Learn from Job 4 th of a Series 1 John 5:3-5 July 17 - AM.

Welcome! We are glad you are here!

How To Stand Strong When Pressured To Do Wrong? How To Stand Strong When Pressured To Do Wrong?

Building a Legacy Worth Leaving A Study in Hebrews 11 Harry W. Lewis.

Drilling Bible Basics Salvation in Christ

 Matthew 22:23-25 – “The baptism of John – where was it from? From heaven or from men?”  Matthew 28:16-20 – “All authority has been given to Me in.

Text ‘If anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules.’ (2nd Timothy 2:5)

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS. December 25 th is NOT Jesus’ birthday. Most scholars agree that He was born in our March or April or possibly in September. Most.

Lesson 3 for the 17 th of April, Paul compares an athlete’s life with a Christian’s life.

Building our lives on the WORD OF GOD.

How To Stand Strong When Pressured To Do Wrong How To Stand Strong When Pressured To Do Wrong.

Let Me Ask A Question. “WHAT IS A BIG PROBLEM IN THE LORD’S BODY?”

Learning to Thrive When You’re Struggling to Survive.

“I am not able to carry all this people alone; the burden is too heavy for me. If you will treat me like this, kill me at once, if I find favor in your.

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? ROMANS 10:14-17 Part 3. The last couple of weeks we have been discussing “What Is The Gospel?” Last week we started an acrostic using.

The Great Salvation. Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken.

The Law of Rewards Part 8 Rewards: Our missing motivation.

Running the Race of Our Life!

FIGHTING CHRISTIANS I TIMOTHY 6:12. What do you think about when you hear the word fight? BoxingA street brawlHusband & wife arguing Sometimes that kind.

It’s Your Serve. You were saved to serve God. You serve God by serving people.

Freedom in Bondage, Bondage in Freedom. Paul arrives in Rome. Acts 28:17-31.

WELCOME TO PINE GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pine Grove Church of Christ – 08/08/10.

Ash Wednesday. Heb 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin.

I Corinthians 9: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

Peering into The Mystery of God Ephesians 1:7-10 and the Unveiling of God’s Salvation Plan Ryan Habbena May 28, 2006.

“Praise the Lord” Psalm Because of His Greatness Psalm 113:1 – 3 Matthew 21:9 (Psalm 118:9)

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! 1 Cor. 9: Corinthians 9 Y24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in.

Striving and Grace. Since works are necessary for salvation, would a person be saved by his works or by the grace of the Holy Spirit working in Him?

Weak Faith and Failed Lives Romans 7: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how.

MAN UP BIBLE SERIES Be All You Can Be Lesson One.

5 Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” JOSHUA 3:5 NASB.

God Says Acts 5: Not Heeding What God Says Revelation 22:18-19 Do not add or take away from what God says 1 Corinthians 4:6 Do not go beyond the.

Running the Race of Our Life!

Ephesians 6:1-4 By David Dann

The Unchanging Christ.

RUNNING THE RACE I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27.

Eternal reward awaits those who…

“The Need To Get Serious”

Matthew 26:36-39 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

October 22, 2017.

RUN TO GET THE PRIZE 1 Corinthians 9: /16/2018 Dr. Dane Boyles

Lessons from King Amaziah

Presentation transcript:

Winning the Prize! Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. I Corinthians 9:24-27

Overcoming some things that can deter us from winning. We Can Win The Imperishable Prize !

To Win...We Must Overcome Contentment with and Appeal of the World Love not the world nor the things of the world: I John 2:15-17 Don’t be conformed to the world, but be transformed: Romans 12:2 Reject Worldly Wisdom, Accept the Wisdom of God: I Corinthians 1: Being a friend of the world is being an enemy of God. James 4:1-10.

To Win...We Must Overcome Contentment with and Appeal of the World Examples: Church at Laodicea: Rich, Wealthy, in need of nothing in their eyes. Christ said they were wretched, miserable, poor and naked. Revelation 3: Rich Young Ruler: Had kept the commandments of the law, but was unwilling to do the “one thing he lacked” to inherit eternal life! Mark 10:17-22.

To Win...We Must Overcome Contentment with and Appeal of the World Demas: Had been among Paul’s fellow workers. Col. 4:14, Philemon 24. Yet, he forsook Paul, because of the love of this present world! II Timothy 4:10. Many of the Jewish Rulers believed in Jesus, but would not confess Him for fear of rejection and desire for the praise of men. John 12:41-43.

To Win...We Must Overcome a lack of Contentment with our Wealth/Position/Status in Life Life isn’t always fair! Race not always to the swiftest……. Ecclesiastes 9: We are reminded to be content with the basic necessities of life. Don’t love money. I Timothy 6:7-10. Wise man: Give me neither riches nor poverty: Proverbs 30:7-9.

We Win...If we Overcome a lack of Contentment with our Wealth/Position/Status in Life We are told to pray for our rulers, so that we may live a quiet and tranquil life. I Timothy 2:1-2. Examples: The Apostle Paul learned to be content with whatever life brought Philippians 4:10-13.

We Win...If we Overcome a lack of Contentment with our Wealth/Position/Status in Life The Apostles argued among themselves as to who would be the greatest in the kingdom. Luke 22: Sons of Zebedee (their Mother) even specially requested this of Jesus. Matthew 20: Consider the Rich Man and Lazarus. Luke 16:19-31

To Win...We Must Overcome the Failures and Disappointments of Life David. I and II Samuel Achieved great things in service to God. Defeated Goliath. Led Israel to many victories. Became King. Promised an heir on the throne forever. But one failure, Adultery with Bathsheba led much grief turmoil, and public consequences.

To Win...We Must Overcome the Failures and Disappointments of Life Publicly humiliated when a rebellious son temporarily seized power. Lived to see death of at least three sons. Another son attempted to seize power. Many passages make it clear that God forgave David and he was regarded as one of the most beloved characters in Jewish/Bible history. He overcame.

To Win...We Must Overcome the Failures and Disappointments of Life Peter. Matthew 26:69-75; Luke 22:54-62 Apostle of Jesus. Sat outside in the courtyard after Jesus had been seized by the Jews and had been tried. Was recognized as one of Jesus’ followers. Denied it three times. Cursed and swore. Didn’t acknowledge it even after Jesus looked at him, and he remembered Jesus’ words. Yet, Jesus did not give up on him, nor did Peter quit and give up on himself.

To Win...We Must Overcome the Failures and Disappointments of Life Yet, Jesus did not give up on him, nor did Peter quit and give up on himself. Peter delivered the first gospel sermon. Acts 2. Served as an elder. Wrote two epistles. I and II Peter. He overcame.

To Win...We Must Overcome the Tragedies and Misfortunes of Life We may have no understanding or explanation for what happens. Job. Time and chance sometime bring tragedy. Ecclesiastes 9: Tragedy is sometimes brought about due to our failures or failures of others. Achan’s sin led to the death of 36 soldiers as well as his family. Joshua 7. David’s sin brought about death and turmoil in his family and kingdom.

To Win...We Must Overcome the Sin that so easily Entangles Us. Hebrews 12:1-3. Let us lay aside every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance. Fixing our eyes on Jesus. Hebrews 4: Jesus is sympathetic with our weaknesses. He was tempted in all points. Draw near to Him, so that we may find mercy and grace.

To Win...We Must Overcome the Sin that so easily Entangles Us. I Corinthians 10:1-14. Take heed against falling. God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able and will provide a way of escape.

We can Overcome We Can Win the Prize The Book of Revelation. We win if we endure and overcome. Hebrews 11: The great faith of many before us, they endured, they overcame.