Summary: Pastor Sam Kraemer delivers a powerful sermon from Phil. 3:12-4:1 on running the race well in the Christian faith. He emphasizes the importance of humility and the need to strive for perfection while recognizing that we are not perfect. He encourages listeners to forget past failures and successes and to focus on the goal of pursuing Christ. He warns against straying from the path and urges believers to imitate those who walk according to the example of Christ. Finally, he reminds listeners that their citizenship is in heaven and that the ultimate prize is being with Jesus and being transformed into his likeness.
Key Takeaways:
Strive for perfection in the Christian race, but recognize that you are not perfect. Forget past failures and successes and focus on pursuing Christ. Beware of straying from the path and imitate those who walk according to the example of Christ. Remember that your ultimate prize is being with Jesus and being transformed into his likeness. Quotes:
"The most important part of a race is how you finish." "We live in the already and the not yet." "Humility is essential in the lives of every Christian." "Don't let past failures or successes distract you from running the race well." "Strive towards maturity and seek to grow in righteousness." "We are citizens of heaven and should long to be with God." "The ultimate prize is being with Jesus and being transformed into his likeness."
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The Lord called Pastor Sam Kraemer to plant Harvest Liberty Lake Church in early 2021. At the time, Sam had been serving on staff as a pastor at a church in Spokane Valley for the past seven years. With the help of his family, a committed team of other Christians, and Converge...
