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Sermon series:
Run to Win

Yeah! It’s 2021 … Have you ever been so happy to close the year?
 

January 3- February 7

“Don’t you realize that in a race, everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. So, run to win!” --1 Cor. 9:24

Week #1 – “Run Toward Him” January 3

3 Ways to Make Sure You’re Running To Win

1. Know WHY you’re running.

2. Know WHERE you’re running -- know where the finish line is: eternity.

3. Know HOW you’re running -- training.

• Mark 12:30

• Matthew 16:24

• 1 Cor. 9:24-27

• Ephesians 2:4-5

Week #2 – “The Power of Prayer” January 10

How to Pray

1. Pray with Confidence.

2. Pray with Humility.

3. Pray with Purpose.

Scripture References

• John 10:10

• 1 Cor. 9:24-27, Matthew 6:6

• Luke 11:2

• Luke 5:6

• 2 Chron. 7:11-14

• Heb. 4:16

• 1 Peter 3:12

Week #3 – “The Power of the Word of God (Part 1)” January 17

Responding to Life’s Big Questions

1. God wants you to run with purpose.

2. Power of the Word of God -- the Bible will change you from the inside out.

3. Word of God will bring clarity to you.

4. God’s Word will make you strong; keep you strong, and help you get strong again when you become weak.

Scripture References

• 1 Corinthians 9:24

• Proverbs 4:23

• Proverbs 4:20-22

• Genesis 1:1-3

• John 6:63

• John 8:31-32

• Psalm 40:2-3

• Psalm 19:9-11

• Psalm 119:9-16

Week #4 – “Reading the Bible 101 (Part 2)” January 24

5 Keys to Better Understand the Bible & 5 Questions to Ask When Reading the Bible

1. Remember the big picture -- What is this all about?

2. Find the Context: What does this mean? Context is king.

3. Understand the Implications: What does this mean for ME?

4. Apply it to your life: What do I do with this?

5. Read it! Where do I start?

Scripture References

• 1 Cor. 9:24

• John 3:16

• Genesis 3:15

• Genesis 49:10

• 2 Tim. 3:16

• Matthew 7:25

Week #5 – “Run Together” January 31

1. Best training happens in relationship.

2. We are better together in community, especially in Christianity.

3. God is in me for you, and God is in you for me.

4. This will help you stay in the game: get a partner! Walk through faith with someone else.

Scripture References

• 1 Cor. 9:24

• Eph. 4:11-13

• Prov. 13:20

• Romans 5:17

• Eph. 4:14-15

• Prov. 27:6

• 1 Cor. 11:1

• Heb. 10:24-25