Pastor Josh Hersey - Voices Series - The Power Of Losing

The Power Of Losing - Preached June 22, 2019
Church On The Rock St. Augustine

(2 Timothy 2:5 ESV) An athlete is not crowned unless he competes…

- We all have a yesterday.

- We all have a tomorrow.

- We all have a present.

Growing

1. Own your past.

(2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

2. Paint your target.

(Philippians 3:14 NIV) I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

3. Run your play.

(1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, 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.

(Isaiah 44:22 NLT) I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free.