Undecided: Physical Education 101
What area of your life do you want to win? This message draws parallels between physical discipline in sports and spiritual discipline in the Christian faith. Using the Apostle Paul's teachings from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, the message emphasizes the importance of running the race of faith with purpose and intention, not merely going through the motions. The sermon challenges listeners to identify their "why" for following Jesus, urging them to be disciplined in saying "yes" to Jesus, themselves, and others. By doing so, believers can strive to please God and achieve the eternal prize, just as Jesus exemplified through His life and sacrifice.
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Physical Education 101
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Connect:
1. Icebreaker Question: Share a memorable experience from your school days related to physical education or sports. What did you learn from it about discipline or teamwork?
2. What is an area of life you want to win at? What will you have to do to win in that area?
Discover:
1. Sermon Recap: - The sermon focused on the idea of "running to win" in our Christian faith, inspired by the Apostle Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
- The sermon emphasized knowing your "why" for following Jesus. It also focused on what to do to win — be disciplined. And How to win — say yes to Jesus, yourself, and others.
2. Discussion Questions:
- If you want to win in areas of your life and Christianity you have to understand: Why, What, and How.
- Understanding Your "Why": Why do you follow Jesus? How does knowing your "why" help you in your faith journey? Paul talks about running with purpose and not shadowboxing. What does it mean to you to run with purpose in your faith?
- Understanding the “what”: What do you have to do to win? (Answer…be disciplined).
- Discipline in Faith: where do you need to be more disciplined in your faith? How do you develop that discipline? - Understanding the “How”: Saying Yes to Jesus:** The sermon encouraged saying "yes" to Jesus, yourself, and others. How can saying "yes" to Jesus transform your daily life? What does it mean to say yes to yourself? How does saying yes to others help you win in faith?
- Eternal Perspective: How does focusing on an eternal prize change the way you live your life now?
Respond:
1. Practical Steps: - Identify Your "Why": Spend time this week reflecting on and writing down your reasons for following Jesus. Share these with a trusted friend or mentor for accountability. -
Discipline in Action: Choose one area of your life where you want to be more disciplined in your faith (e.g., prayer, Bible study, serving others). Set a specific goal for the week and share it with the group. -
Saying Yes to Jesus: Commit to saying "yes" to Jesus in a specific area of your life where you have been hesitant. Pray for strength and guidance to follow through. -
Serve Others: Find a way to serve someone in your community this week, reflecting the call to think of others as better than yourself.
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