1. The Encouragement

Hebrews 12:1-Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

2. The Encumbrance  

Hebrews 12:1-…let us also lay aside every weight

3. The Entanglement

Hebrews 12:1-…and sin which clings so closely,

4. The Example

Hebrews 12:2-… looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

5. The Empowerment

Hebrews 13:5-Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

A. Look ________________

Hebrews 12:1-Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses

B. Look ________________

Hebrews 12:1-let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

C. Look ________________

Hebrews 12:1-let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely

D. Look ________________

Hebrews 12: 2- looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith

Here Is The Point:  The path to contentment is simplicity with Jesus…