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Throw Off the Weight | Pastor Grant Ethridge | Liberty Live Church
44 minutes Posted Aug 2, 2026 at 8:17 pm.
–3, emphasizing that believers can only run their spiritual raceby keeping their focus on Jesus. Drawing from the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11, it reminds Christians that imperfect men and women of faith finished their race and now encourage others to persevere. The message teaches that God has a unique purpose for every believer and challenges them toidentify and remove the "weights"—such as distractions, comparison, unhealthy habits, discouragement, and unbelief—that slow their spiritual growth, even if those things are not sinful. It stresses that the Christian life is centered on a relationship with Jesus rather than simply following rules,and encourages believers to develop and share their personal testimony of God's work in their lives. The sermon also highlights the value of prayer and fasting during the 21 days as a way to refocus on God and eliminate distractions thathinder faith. Finally, it calls believers to trust God's promises, pray with faith and endurance, and remain confident that God will strengthen them to fulfill the purpose He has prepared for them. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe,and share it with someone who needs hope today. Ready to take your next step of faith? Text LIFE to 40371. To learn more about Liberty Live Church, visit www.libertylive.church.
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This sermon introduces the first week of a 21-day series, "Looking Unto Jesus," based on Hebrews 12:1–3, emphasizing that believers can only run their spiritual raceby keeping their focus on Jesus. Drawing from the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11, it reminds Christians that imperfect men and women of faith finished their race and now encourage others to persevere. The message teaches that God has a unique purpose for every believer and challenges them toidentify and remove the "weights"—such as distractions, comparison, unhealthy habits, discouragement, and unbelief—that slow their spiritual growth, even if those things are not sinful. It stresses that the Christian life is centered on a relationship with Jesus rather than simply following rules,and encourages believers to develop and share their personal testimony of God's work in their lives. The sermon also highlights the value of prayer and fasting during the 21 days as a way to refocus on God and eliminate distractions thathinder faith. Finally, it calls believers to trust God's promises, pray with faith and endurance, and remain confident that God will strengthen them to fulfill the purpose He has prepared for them. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe,and share it with someone who needs hope today. Ready to take your next step of faith? Text LIFE to 40371. To learn more about Liberty Live Church, visit www.libertylive.church.