Winning at Great Cost - 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
January 11, 2026
In this episode, Pastor Dalton Leslie explores 1 Corinthians 9:19–27, challenging believers to view their faith with the intensity and dedication of an Olympic athlete. Just as competitors sacrifice comfort and embrace strict discipline to win a perishable prize, Christians are called to sacrifice their rights and liberties to win an imperishable one: the salvation of others.
Discover what it means to become "all things to all people" without compromising the truth, and learn how to run your spiritual race with purpose, aim, and endurance. Whether you are new to the faith or a long-time believer, this message will encourage you to discipline your life for the sake of the Gospel and finish well.
Key Topics:
- Intentional Sacrifice: Giving up personal rights to remove stumbling blocks for the lost.
- Spiritual Discipline: "Buffeting the body" and bringing desires under strict control.
- The Heart of Evangelism: Meeting people where they are, just as Jesus did.
- The Imperishable Prize: Running for a reward that will never fade.