Coaches Work Out

Called to Compete Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

READY: “Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us…”– Hebrews 12:1

SET: I like to think the writer of Hebrews was a sports fan.The analogies he uses would certainly lead one to support this idea. Just as the writer referred to great numbers of witnesses, we athletes often compete in front of an audiences of great numbers.
This is also true in the Christian walk. Both believers and nonbelievers comprise our audience. There are those who encourage us: our pastors or our Sunday School teachers; and then there are those who "boo" us, ones who are opposed to any semblance of commitment to our Lord.
As we think about our example and our "coach,” Jesus Christ, we should be encouraged to continue being faithful even through the tough times of discipline and training. Just as surely as we strive for excellence in our chosen sport to gain that championship trophy, rewards await us that are worth the cost: the joy in realizing our victory over sin, the peace that comes from the knowledge of sins forgiven and, of course, eternal life!

GO: 1. What has your Christian walk cost you this week?2. What are you doing to make sure you “go the distance”?3. What are you doing to encourage someone else in his/her Christian walk?

WORKOUT: Hebrews 12: 1-113 John 32 Thessalonians 3:13Galatians 6:9

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Week 2 Devotion "Who is God?"

- He is the God who made the whole world and everything in it - Acts 17:24

This week we are going to be talking to the kids about coaches. Start off by asking the kids their favorite players from any sport. Follow that by asking who that persons coach is. Illustrate to the kids that yes these people have natural skills, and athletic ability, but it takes a great coach to really reach your potential.

God is our Coach, the best coach I can think of. Use this as a time to foreshadow on the rest of the season, we can all be part of God's team.

Good Luck this week, opening games are right around the corner.

God Bless,

Nathan

Week 1 Devotion "Getting to Know Each Other"

This week's devotion time is getting to know your team-mates, and coaches. Spend some time getting to know each child, and their favorite colors. This will give each person something to associate each player. This week you also need to go over each of the player stars. End the devotion time with a prayer for God to be with all of the kids, and volunteers this season.

After practice have a meeting with the parents to discuss the season, what you expect, and to review the contents of the child's "player kit".

Have a great week.

God Bless,

Nathan Dunn