LESSONS FROM SPORTS

LESSONS FROM SPORTS 1 Timothy 6:7-8 Physical exercise has some benefits Godliness has greater benefits Godliness has eternal benefits

Humility "You can do one of two things: You can humble yourself or life will humble you. I think it's a lot easier to find a way to humble yourself.“ Billy Donovan “Be humble or be humbled.” Bill Belichek Luke 14:7-11 Proverbs 18:12 1 Peter 5:5-6 Luke 8:9-14

2 Timothy 2:5 Baseball – Barry Bonds, etc. NFL - “Spygate” Track and Field – Marian Jones Cycling – nearly everybody 1 Corinthians 4:6 Galatians 1:6-9 Matthew 7:21-23 DON’T CHEAT!

STAY FOCUSED ON THE GOAL! 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Only one winner Goal is the prize Philippians 3:14 James 1:12, Revelation 2:10 Training and preparation are necessary Everything done with focus and purpose Self-control, self-denial To save others 1 Cor. 9:19-23 STAY FOCUSED ON THE GOAL!

Hebrews 12:1-2 A long distance marathon Get rid of sin and any hindrance Hebrews 12:1-2 Use endurance, patience A “cloud of witnesses” to cheer you A mark of maturity Looking unto Jesus who endured the cross because of the joy in front of Him DON’T BE A QUITTER! 2 Tim. 4:7

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Like it or not, you are in the competition You must compete, strive (agonize) Heb.11:6 You must follow the rules Matt. 7:21-23 Keep your focus on the goal Humility is important 1 Samuel 17:42-51 1 Kings 20:11 Faith is important Never give up Start being a spiritual champion today!