1. Adopting a Lifestyle of Self-Denial 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

2. I.The context A.The theme of the letter B.The issue in ch. 8-9 II.The command: Run! Running to “Win” 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

3. I.The context II.The command: Run! Running to “Win” 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

4. I.The context II.The command: Run! A.The Approach of Paul 1.His mind-set (v. 19) 2.His method (vv. 20-22) 3.His motivation (v. 23) Running to “Win” 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

5. I.The context II.The command: Run! A.The Approach of Paul B.The Application to Us 1.Our mandate (v. 24) 2.Our method (vv. 25a, 26a) 3.Our motivation (vv. 25b, 26b) Running to “Win” 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

6. CONCLUSION  A warning (v. 27)  Life application What is your mind-set? Are you running to “win”? Have you become unqualified? Running to “Win” 1 Corinthians 9:19-27