Speaker: Andrei Pavlov
Title: Run the Race Looking Unto Jesus
Date: 04/27/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Christians are called to run the spiritual race with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus rather than being distracted or weighed down by sin and worldly encumbrances. Through the power of the Holy Spirit given under the new covenant, believers must lay aside every hindrance, pursue holiness, and remain faithful to reach the finish line where Jesus Himself will welcome them.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why are you here?The speaker shares a humorous story of arriving early at church and being asked simple questions by two children that lead to reflecting on why we gather.
The three spiritual abilitiesSpiritual life progresses through sitting as an unbeliever, walking as a believer under grace, and finally running by the power of the Holy Spirit.
How are we to run the Christian race?Believers are called to run the Christian race in such a way that they may win, utilizing the power provided under the new covenant.
Lay aside every encumbranceThe first point is to lay aside any extra weight or anything that slows our spiritual progress down.
Lay aside sinThe second point is to put away sin, which in simple terms means missing God's mark and acts like ropes binding a runner's legs.
Run with enduranceThe third point is to endure hardship, trials, and opposition cheerfully by relying fully on God's strength.
Fixing our eyes on JesusThe fourth point is to continuously turn our eyes away from other distractions and fix them solely on Jesus.
Running together to the finish lineThe speaker encourages the church to run together safely in the name of the Lord toward the ultimate reward and hearing 'well done'.Proverbs 18:10
Speaker: Andrei Pavlov
Title: Run the Race Looking Unto Jesus
Date: 04/27/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Christians are called to run the spiritual race with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus rather than being distracted or weighed down by sin and worldly encumbrances. Through the power of the Holy Spirit given under the new covenant, believers must lay aside every hindrance, pursue holiness, and remain faithful to reach the finish line where Jesus Himself will welcome them.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why are you here?The speaker shares a humorous story of arriving early at church and being asked simple questions by two children that lead to reflecting on why we gather.
The three spiritual abilitiesSpiritual life progresses through sitting as an unbeliever, walking as a believer under grace, and finally running by the power of the Holy Spirit.
How are we to run the Christian race?Believers are called to run the Christian race in such a way that they may win, utilizing the power provided under the new covenant.
Lay aside every encumbranceThe first point is to lay aside any extra weight or anything that slows our spiritual progress down.
Lay aside sinThe second point is to put away sin, which in simple terms means missing God's mark and acts like ropes binding a runner's legs.
Run with enduranceThe third point is to endure hardship, trials, and opposition cheerfully by relying fully on God's strength.
Fixing our eyes on JesusThe fourth point is to continuously turn our eyes away from other distractions and fix them solely on Jesus.
Running together to the finish lineThe speaker encourages the church to run together safely in the name of the Lord toward the ultimate reward and hearing 'well done'.Proverbs 18:10
