Lessons from Football

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