1. RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-2

2. Introduction  Everyone is running a race.  There is a rat race!  There is also a race for the kingdom of God.  Choose your race!  Then compete according to the rules.

3. They were all disqualified

4. Effective Strategy faith 1) Run by faith. without hindrances 2) Run without hindrances. perseverance 3) Run with perseverance. looking to Jesus 4) Run by looking to Jesus.

5. “Those who honour me, I will honour.” Conclusion

6. For Him delightfully employed In whatever His grace has given, Let us run our course with even joy, And closely walk with him to heaven. - Charles Wesley