Running the race called life.

1. “RUN BABY RUN”
Text: Hebrews 12:1-2

2. Hebrews 12 (NLT)
V1. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge
crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off
every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that
so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the
race God has set before us.
V2. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the
champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because
of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross,
disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place
of honor beside God's throne.

3. Video of a Race

4. What Our Text Says?
I. Get rid of Sin v1a
Question: What sin do we need to get rid of?
Answer: Galatians 5:19-20

5. Galatians 5:19-21
V19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the
results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful
pleasures,
v20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts
of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,
v21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like
these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone
living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God

6. What Our Text Says? Cont’d
II. run the race v. 1b
QUESTION:
What is the race we need to run?
ANSWER:
Galatians 12:22-23

7. Galatians 5: 22-23
V22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in
our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness,
v23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law
against these things!

8. THE CHALLENGE
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus and stop looking
around you
Hebrews 12:2