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Spiritual Sports Lessons 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Spiritual Sports Lessons 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

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Spiritual Sports Lessons 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

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  1. Spiritual Sports Lessons 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

  2. 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Cor. 9:24-27

  3. Background of this Lesson

  4. Background of this Lesson • Christianity is practical and timely

  5. Background of this Lesson • Christianity is practical and timely • Spiritual lessons are found everywhere

  6. Background of this Lesson • Christianity is practical and timely • Spiritual lessons are found everywhere • Jesus’ used common things in teaching

  7. Background of this Lesson • Christianity is practical and timely • Spiritual lessons are found everywhere • Jesus’ used common things in teaching • Prevalence of sports in first century

  8. Background of this Lesson • Christianity is practical and timely • Spiritual lessons are found everywhere • Jesus’ used common things in teaching • Prevalence of sports in first century • Today, a study of “spiritual sports”

  9. CHURCH FOOTBALL

  10. CHURCH FOOTBALL QUARTERBACK SNEAK BENCH WARMER HALFTIME FACE MASK BACKFIELD IN MOTION DELAY OF GAME ROUGHING THE PASTORS

  11. CHURCH FOOTBALL QUARTERBACK SNEAK—What later arrivers do to avoid being seen BENCH WARMER—Those who do not sing/pray during worship HALFTIME—The period between classes and worship FACE MASK—What some wear to appear to be listening to a sermon BACKFIELD IN MOTION—Making a trip to get a drink during worship DELAY OF GAME—Starting worship late ROUGHING THE PASTORS—Unjust criticism of the elders

  12. CHURCH FOOTBALL QUARTERBACK SNEAK—What later arrivers do to avoid being seen BENCH WARMER—Those who do not sing/pray during worship HALFTIME—The period between classes and worship FACE MASK—What some wear to appear to be listening to a sermon BACKFIELD IN MOTION—Making a trip to get a drink during worship DELAY OF GAME—Starting worship late ROUGHING THE PASTORS—Unjust criticism of the elders TWO MINUTE WARNING BLITZ ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT FLEX DEFENSE CHOP BLOCK STAYING IN THE POCKETe

  13. CHURCH FOOTBALL QUARTERBACK SNEAK—What later arrivers do to avoid being seen BENCH WARMER—Those who do not sing/pray during worship HALFTIME—The period between classes and worship FACE MASK—What some wear to appear to be listening to a sermon BACKFIELD IN MOTION—Making a trip to get a drink during worship DELAY OF GAME—Starting worship late ROUGHING THE PASTORS—Unjust criticism of the elders TWO MINUTE WARNING—When the preacher says, “Finally . . .” BLITZ—The rush for the exit following the closing prayer ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT—Using cell phones during worship FLEX DEFENSE—The ability to allow nothing said to affect your life CHOP BLOCK—Christians gossiping about one another STAYING IN THE POCKET—The contribution of some

  14. Spiritual Sports Lessons

  15. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable

  16. 7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 1 Timothy 4:7-8

  17. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air

  18. 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Cor. 9:24-27

  19. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air • Spectators are watching you

  20. 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Heb. 12:1-3

  21. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air • Spectators are watching you • Getting ready—self denial demanded

  22. 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Cor. 9:24-27

  23. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air • Spectators are watching you • Getting ready—self denial demanded • Getting on the track, staying on track

  24. 5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 2 Timothy 2:5

  25. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air • Spectators are watching you • Getting ready—self denial demanded • Getting on the track, staying on track • Laying aside unneeded “baggage”

  26. 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Heb. 12:1-3

  27. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air • Spectators are watching you • Getting ready—self denial demanded • Getting on the track, staying on track • Laying aside unneeded “baggage” • Finishing the race

  28. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

  29. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air • Spectators are watching you • Getting ready—self denial demanded • Getting on the track, staying on track • Laying aside unneeded “baggage” • Finishing the race • Being like your hero

  30. 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Heb. 12:1-3

  31. Spiritual Sports Lessons • Sports are profitable • Boxing and beating the air • Spectators are watching you • Getting ready—self denial demanded • Getting on the track, staying on track • Laying aside unneeded “baggage” • Finishing the race • Being like your hero • Standing on the podium, your medal

  32. 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Cor. 9:24-27

  33. Enter the Race and Win the Crown

  34. Enter the Race and Win the Crown • Believe in Him Mark 16:16

  35. Enter the Race and Win the Crown • Believe in Him Mark 16:16 • Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30

  36. Enter the Race and Win the Crown • Believe in Him Mark 16:16 • Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30 • Confess Christ Rom. 10:9

  37. Enter the Race and Win the Crown • Believe in Him Mark 16:16 • Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30 • Confess Christ Rom. 10:9 • Baptized into Christ Gal. 3:26-27

  38. Enter the Race and Win the Crown • Believe in Him Mark 16:16 • Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30 • Confess Christ Rom. 10:9 • Baptized into Christ Gal. 3:26-27 • Added to His Kingdom, His Church

  39. Enter the Race and Win the Crown • Believe in Him Mark 16:16 • Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30 • Confess Christ Rom. 10:9 • Baptized into Christ Gal. 3:26-27 • Added to His Kingdom, His Church • Be faithful until death Rev. 2:10

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