Summary
Eric Liddell shocked the world when he gave up his best Olympic event to honor God’s day. In this powerful sermon from Pastor Adam Dragoon, we learn from 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 that the Christian life is not just about running — it’s about running to win. Discover the disciplines, boundaries, and mindset you need to finish well, avoid disqualification, and hear “Well done” from the Lord.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7, Colossians 3:16
Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Next Gen Friday
00:53 – Eric Liddell’s Olympic Stand for God
02:20 – Running to Win: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27
03:40 – Somalia Olympic Runner: Not All Compete the Same
05:14 – Marathon Lessons: Who Finishes Well
06:44 – The Reality: Many Run, Not All Win
08:17 – Self-Control: The Athlete’s Secret Weapon
10:25 – Laying Aside Weights and Sin (Hebrews 12:1)
11:22 – Self-Restraint for the Gospel’s Sake
12:46 – Boundaries and Spiritual Survival
13:44 – Discipline or Disqualification
15:08 – Habits Over Feelings
16:10 – Emotional Christianity vs. Steady Faithfulness
17:22 – Prayer: Guarding Against Temptation
18:36 – Letting the Word of Christ Fill You
19:54 – Run With the Runners
20:56 – The Discipline of Church Attendance
22:42 – Faking It vs. Genuine Christianity
23:15 – Perishable Crowns vs. Eternal Rewards
24:42 – Changing Your Pace Through Repentance
25:37 – Finishing Strong Over Sprinting Fast
27:25 – Leaving Nothing on the Table
27:59 – Complete Surrender, Complete Joy
Show Notes
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