Author: Gary Witcher

Since We are in the Kingdom
Hebrews 12:1-6

I. Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us (Hebrews 12:1)
A. let us lay aside every encumbrance
	1. Matthew 6:23-34
	2. 2 Timothy 2:4
	3. Luke 21:34
B. let us lay aside the sin which so easily entangles us
	1. 2 Timothy 3:1-8
	2. Ephesians 4:20-22
3. Romans 13:12
C. let us run with endurance the race that is set before us
		1. Luke 21:19
		2. Hebrews 10:36
		3. Revelation 2:10

II. Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28)
A. let us show gratitude
	1. Colossians 2:7
	2. 1 Timothy 4:4
	3. James 1:16-18
B. by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe
		1. Romans 12:1
		2. Ephesians 4:11-13
		3. Ephesians 6:7,8

III. Since you yourselves also are in the body  (Hebrews 13:3)
A. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them
	1. Hebrews 10:32-36
	2. Colossians 4:18
3. Matthew 25:34-46
B. Remember those who are ill-treated
	1. Hebrews 12:1-4
	2. 1 Peter 2:19-24