2008 Summer Speaker Series
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| Date | Theme | Olympic Tie-In | Synopsis | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04 | The Light of the World John 8:12 |
Carrying the torch - opening ceremony | Jesus is the light of the world – He calls us to run the race. | David Yasko Westbury |
| 06/11 | Part of a Team I Corinthians 12:27 |
National pride | Like Olympic athletes, Christians are a part of a team - we belong to the same nation (Philippians 3:20) - we run the race together. | Cruz Hernandez Hidden Valley |
| 06/18 | Training for the Prize I Timothy 4:7-8 |
Getting ready to compete | Running the race requires preparation. | Calvin Warpula West University |
| 06/25 | The Starting Line Acts 22:16 |
The starting gun | Everyone who will run the race must start in the same place. | Lonnie Richey Magnolia |
| 07/02 | The Marathon Hebrews 12:1 |
The marathon | Running with perseverance. | Bob Ethington Kingwood |
| 07/09 | Staying Hydrated John 7:37-38 |
Keeping up your strength | Jesus is the strength for us to run the race. | Jonathan Sanford Spring Creek |
| 07/16 | The Hurdles I John 5:5 |
The hurdles | Conquering obstacles that hinder our race. | Dale Foster 249 |
| 07/23 | The Relay Psalm 78:1-6 |
The relay | Passing faith on to the next generation. | Allen Jenkins Hidden Valley |
| 07/30 | The Triathlon I Corinthians 13:13 |
The triathlon | Developing the traits necessary to run the race. | Jim Middleton Northwest |
| 08/06 | The Dash Psalm 119:32 |
The various dashes | We run with freedom - Jesus has taken away the weight of the past, guilt, and sin. | Thomas Reed Darien Loop |
| 08/13 | The Jumps Colossians 3:1-2 |
The high jump, the long jump, etc. | We run with our eyes focused on Jesus. | David Duncan Memorial |
| 08/20 | Finishing the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-7 |
Crossing the finish line | Finishing the race. | Micky Bell Jersey Village |
| 08/27 | Victory in Christ I Corinthians 15:57 |
Receiving the medal - standing on the platform | In Christ we are victorious - we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37) - we receive a medal - the crown of righteousness (II Timothy 4:8). | Charlie Middlebrook Impact |