1 Corinthians 9:27

"I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."

Inspirational illustration of 1 Corinthians 9:27 -- No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Are you willing to go into training to win the prize? We look at the sacrifices that athletes make, and we understand why they do what they do. In the same way, we have to be willing to "go into training" to obtain eternal life

Why is it so easy for us to live in denial? Larry Zinck talks about the wildfire destruction and how people can live so close to the danger zone and think it won't ever happen to them.

Godliness means having the commitment and the spiritual discipline to live in ways that honor and reflect the character and compassion of God. Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a closing blessing for worship from home with family and friends in a meaningful way - we are called to live godly lives, intentionally!