Speaker: Pastor Mike Mannes
“You’ve all been to the stadium to see the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally.” — 1 Corinthians 9:24–25 (MSG)
The Big Idea
In a race, one person wins. In following Jesus, we have already .
The question is: are we going to in a way that claims that victory?
Like an athlete, you never know when your is going to come.
You have to be before the moment arrives.
All Good Athletes Train Hard
1. Prayer
a. Prayer is not a test you’ll be graded on. It is an you can accept.
b. "Prayer can’t be mastered. There is only and hope." (Tyler Staton)
Two kinds of prayer:
A) Grab the : Reorienting back to God, 1–2x per day.
Three kinds of “Grab the Rope” prayers (Anne Lamott):
1. Help
Prayers of dependence: for yourself, for repentance, and for those you love.
2. Thank
Prayers of gratitude: for breath, family, friends, and the mission you get to be part of.
3.
Prayers of worship: reminding yourself how great and good God is.
B) Hold His : Inviting God into every single moment.
2. Fellowship
We are together.
I don’t need to share everything with ,
but I hope I can share everything with .
3. Confession
“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16
You are as as your secrets.
When ends, begins.
Next Steps
Communion Sunday — April 26
Text DUNK to 604-670-3040 for baptism
Text Academy to 604-670-3040 for courses