Don't Give Up
Run Your Race
October 17, 2021 • Jay Scott • Hebrews 12:1–3, John 16:33
Jesus wants us to run our race with perseverance [endurance], but it is easy to grow weary and lose heart. During our times of trial, we must always remember that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses and to throw off everything that hinders or entagles us [sin]. We must also remember the Jesus endured opposition for our sake -- so don't give up!
Obstacle Course
October 10, 2021 • Hebrews 12:1, Nehemiah 2:1–5
Hebrews 12:1 reminds us of three important truths: 1. Not Alone -- Now there are certainly times that we may feel alone, but we’re not! We’re surrounded by those who go with us and have gone before us. 2. Throw Off -- We can throw off the things in life that hinder us. We can trust them to Jesus’ care and his perfect and pleasing will. 3. Run with Perseverance -- We can run with perseverance the race that’s been marked out for us, knowing Jesus is with us.
Throw Off the Weight
October 3, 2021 • Jay Scott • Hebrews 12:1–2
Sometimes in life we try to lift far too much weight and while we might not notice the damaging effects it’s having on us now, we will sooner or later. What we need to do instead is learn how to throw off the excess weight of life -- the uncertainty, the loneliness, the anxiety, the grief... How do we do this? 1. Look at Jesus 2. Follow Jesus 3. Rest with Jesus
Like Noah, Don't Give Up!
September 26, 2021 • Austin Seevers • Genesis 8—9, Hebrews 11, Genesis 6:5
In a time when "every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil," Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. He walked faithfully with God. Though he was surrounded by people who disobeyed God and did not fully understand His plan for the future, Noah remained faithful and kept working. Noah didn't give up. 1. Don’t give up walking with Jesus when you are surrounded by people who have. 2. Don’t give up when the future is unclear. 3. Don’t give up when the work gets exhausting.
Keep Believing
September 19, 2021 • Jay Scott • Hebrews 12:1–3
Have you ever wanted to just give up and stop trying? Have you ever woken up and felt like you were surrounded by all of your problems? One of the reasons that many people "give up" is because they believe that they are alone. This is far from true. Not only are we surrounded by people who love us, but Jesus tells us in Matthew 28 that he is "with you always" and in Hebrews 13 he promises that he will "never leave you" and "never forsake you." Some things that help us to not give up are: 1. Realize we are far from alone. (We are surrounded!) 2. Run with perseverance. (Don't tap out!) 3. Fix our eyes on Jesus. (Trust that Jesus has a plan for us!)