AM Sermon 11/25/12: Salvation is a Marathon
AM Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 9.11-12
This Morning’s Sermon:
John Krueger
SALVATION IS A MARATHON
Introduction:
- A marathon race, like salvation through Jesus Christ is open to everyone. (Mark 9.23)
- Running a marathon takes commitment, discipline, overcoming adversity, and is a long term project. (1 Cor. 9.24-27)
- Let us look at the specifics:
I. SALVATION IS A LONG RANGE PROJECT:
- Salvation like running a race are not a sprint (Eccl. 9.11)
- Both require proper preparation (Matt. 13.1-9)
II. SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND SALVATION REQUIRES DISCIPLINE:
- How is discipline accomplished (2 Tim. 2.5)
- To a certain extent, we must wear blinders (Heb. 12.1-2)
III. ONLY FAITH CAN OVERCOME ADVERSITY:
- Know this first: adversity will find us! (1Cor. 10.12-13; Luke. 4.1-2; Isa. 40.31)
- Look at biblical examples of faith overcoming adversity. (Heb.10.32-36)
IV. THE PRIZE IS FOR THOSE WHO FINISH THE RACE:
- We must be strong, committed, and faithful (Matt. 7.13-14; 1 Tim. 4.7-8; 2 Tim. 4.6-8)
- We must have our eyes fixed on the finish line! (Acts 26.29)
V. THIS RACE IS OPEN TO ALL!
- The hurdles are clearly marked and the way over them is mapped out (Titus 2.11-12)
- Some decide not to enter the race (Luke 8.5, 11-12)
- Some enter the race but quit shortly thereafter! (Luke 8.6-7; Mark.10.25)
- Some are only looking for the easy way (Luke. 13.24)
Conclusion: The race for spiritual salvation is a race that none of us can afford to lose! Discipline your minds to insure that you finish the race and receive the final prize- the crown of life!
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