January 28, 2024
Series: Jesus
Sermon: Jesus the Finisher
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV
”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, 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.“
Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV
INTRODUCTION:If we want Jesus to finish the work of faith in our lives, we must continue to look to him.
Jesus is the author of our faith.
Significant Numbers for 2023:
- 430 professions of faith
- 101 Baptized
- 1780 First Time Guest
Jesus is responsible to finish our faith.
Core Values & 2024 Vision Goals:
Know God:
- First Time Guest: 2250
- Salvations: 550
- Baptisms: 150
Find Freedom:
- Small Group: 50% Adults Involved
- Recruit and Train New Small Group Leaders
- Connection Events: One Nights
Discover Purpose:
- Start Point Revamped: 250
- School of Ministry: 20 Students
Our responsibility is to continue to look unto Jesus.
Look: look and keep on looking; a continual and ongoing process; observe, discern, and perceive…
Three things happen when we fix our eyes on Jesus:
”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… Hebrews 12:1
1. The weight that drags us down is removed.
2. Sin loses its dominion over us.
3. We run the race of faith with endurance.
CONCLUSION: Finished faith is developed through continually focusing on Jesus.
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