Introduction

  • Mark 1:17
  • John 4:13-14, 34 – Jesus often used physical things to teach spiritual lessons.
  • John 7:37-38

Self-control and discipline

  • I Corinthians 9:24-27
  • Athletes put tremendous effort into training and preparing for their sport. They practice great discipline over themselves.
  • How is my spiritual preparation and training going?

Sacrifice

  • II Corinthians 12:14-15
  • Philippians 2:14-15
  • Paul sacrificed his time, energy, and health to spread the gospel.
  • II Timothy 2:8-10, 3
  • There is no cause more worthy than the cause of Christ.
  • Whatever it costs to serve God is worth it!

Wrong priorities

  • Matthew 6:25-34
  • I Corinthians 6:12
  • We should not be completely obsessed with anything outside of God.
  • Matthew 22:37
  • Ephesians 5:3

Football crowds are nothing … compared to Heaven!

  • Revelation 5:11-14