On Saturday, May 17, 2008, a Youth Lectureship was presented at the meeting place of the Laurel Canyon church of Christ. The featured speakers were Jason Hardin and Aaron Kemple. The title of the lectureship was "The Race That Is Set Before Us."
4. 1 Corinthians 9:27 -- 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified .
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9. Hebrews 12:1 -- 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…
10. Hebrews 12:1 -- 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… there for a reason!
11. Hebrews 12:1 -- 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… because, inasmuch as…
12. Hebrews 12:1 -- 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… those who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced
13. Hebrews 12:1 -- 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… witnesses of God! those who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced
21. The God of yesterday is the God of today and tomorrow ! The same God who was their God is our God.
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23. Revelation 5:12-13 “ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
25. Do you believe that this is necessary? Hebrews 11:1-2 -- 1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation ( NLT ).
26. Do you believe that this is necessary? Hebrews 11:1-2 -- 1 The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. 2 The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd. ( The Message )
27. Do you believe that this is necessary? Hebrews 11:6 -- 6 Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him ( NKJV ).
42. Are you willing to lay aside every weight and sin? Galatians 5:7 -- 7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?
43. Are you willing to lay aside every weight and sin? Galatians 5:7 -- 7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? If it weighs you down, diverts your attention, saps your energy or dampens your enthusiasm for the things of God…
44. Are you willing to lay aside every weight and sin? Galatians 5:7 -- 7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? If it weighs you down, diverts your attention, saps your energy or dampens your enthusiasm for the things of God… …IT MUST BE LAID ASIDE!
77. Hebrews 12:1 -- 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…