Running the Race | Pastor Chuck Salvo

This powerful sermon dives into the heart of living a life fully committed to God, offering practical wisdom and stirring encouragement for believers. Pastor Salvo passionately challenges us to leave behind old habits and distractions, embrace our identity as a new creation in Christ, and run with purpose and discipline. This message invites you to confront your struggles, rediscover God's strength in you, and recommit to the race He’s called you to. Watch now!

0:00 - Opening encouragement to “run the race” with intention and purpose.
0:14 - Exhortation: Declaring the mindset to never backslide again.
0:55 - Highlighting subtle steps that lead to backsliding; encouragement to stay consistent.
1:03 - God crafted His Church as a unified body, beyond walls and divisions.
2:23 - Transformation through Christ; becoming a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
3:57 - God’s seed abiding in believers, giving them the strength to avoid sin. (1 John 3:9)
5:01 - Believers are called as a chosen generation and a holy nation. (1 Peter 2:9)
5:35 - Believers must separate themselves from sin and worldly influences.
6:08 - Call to Action: Breaking ties with old habits and associations that hinder spiritual growth.
7:20 - Encouragement to seek godly friendships and avoid associations that lead to sin.
9:16 - A call to humility, following the mindset of Christ. (Philippians 2:5-7)
10:20 - Believers are children of God through spiritual rebirth. (John 1:12)
10:59 - Declaring faith by calling things that are not as though they are. (Romans 4:17)
12:25 - Spiritual growth is likened to natural growth; bearing fruit. (Genesis 1:1)
13:30 - Recognizing the internal conflict between flesh and spirit. (Romans 7)
13:56 - Receiving the fullness of grace from Christ for spiritual growth. (John 1:16)
15:41 - Exhortation: Rising early and committing to daily prayer as essential to spiritual health.
17:04 - Encouragement to run the spiritual race with discipline and purpose.
19:15 - Warning against idolatry and distractions that replace God in a believer’s life.
20:22 - Call to Repentance: Reflecting on guilt and the need for transformation.
22:07 - Believers are as Christ is, victorious and sanctified. (1 John 4:17)
22:32 - Recognizing Christ’s strength in times of weakness.
27:41 - Running the race with self-discipline to achieve the eternal crown. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
29:10 - Prioritizing God’s kingdom above all else. (Matthew 6:33)
30:40 - Call to Discipline: Encouragement to structure daily habits, including prayer and study.
31:34 - Call to Action: Praying in tongues for deeper intimacy and connection with God.
33:21 - Persevering through trials and challenges to grow in faith.
35:14 - Prayer: Repenting and recommitting to a life of holiness and seeking God.
36:07 - Worship Moment: Expressing adoration for God’s presence and surrendering fully.

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