To Make Us Fit for Heaven

To Make Us Fit for Heaven
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 8/8/2021
Hebrews 12:1–14

Sermon Theme: God’s children are called to persevere by faith in Jesus especially when faced with trials, laying aside sin and trained by God’s purposeful discipline. We are to strive for holiness as we run hard together, that we would reach the finish line and behold the Lord of Glory!

I. GLORIOUS EXAMPLE OF ENDURANCE
    A. Command for Endurance - (Hebrews 12:1)
    B. Model of Endurance - (Hebrews 12:2–3)
        1. The Cost of Running
        2. The Prize of Running

II. PAINFUL PURPOSE OF DISCIPLINE
    A. Sonship Forgotten - (Hebrews 12:4–8)
    B. Sonship Experienced - (Hebrews 12:9–10a)
        1. Physical Example
        2. Spiritual Reality
    C. Sonship Realized - (Hebrews 12:10b–11)

III. CRITICAL CALL FOR PERSEVERANCE
    A. The Race for Holiness - (Hebrews 12:12–14a)
        1. Run with Vigor
        2. Run with Purpose
        3. Run in Community
    B. The Need for Holiness - (Hebrews 12:14b)