Do You Love God Enough to Finish Your Race? | Season 2025 Episode 45

Timothy was ethnically mixed, insecure, easily intimidated, and had a nervous stomach. Would you follow him?  Join Bishop Dr. Tony Dunn for this week's message entitled, “Do You Love God Enough to Finish Your Race?” as he teaches on having the right heart posture to start and finish the work God has assigned you to do.Scripture references and key points:2 Timothy 4:5 NLTJohn 21:15-17 NLT 1 Peter 5:1-4 NLT·      The New Testament was originally written in Greek, in which the word “love” has various meanings.·      Our working definition of agapao, the verb form of agape, is to be completely, totally, wholly given over to someone or something.·      Our working definition of phileo, it is to have brotherly affection for someone or something; hence the city of Philadelphia is known as the “City of Brotherly Love.” 15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love (agapao) me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love (phileo) you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love (agapao) me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love (phileo) you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. ·      Agapao: love that gives itself away, regardless of cost or return. ·      Phileo: love that feels affection but still calculates comfort. 17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love (phileo) me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love (phileo) you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.” ·      A “phileo” heart can start the work, but only an “agapao” heart can finish it. ·      Ministry begins in phileo but must mature into agapao if it’s to endure. ·      Jesus wasn’t asking Peter for emotion — He was asking for full devotion. ·      As a member of New Day, what are you responsible for? ·      You can’t faithfully fulfill what you only partially love. ·      Do you serve Him and others out of comfort or conviction? ·      Only a heart fully in love with Christ will fully carry out His call ·      Finishing your ministry is not about strength — it’s about love that doesn’t quit. ·      Is your relationship with Christ affectionate (phileo) or sacrificial (agapao)? ·      Phileo love starts ministry, but agapao love finishes it. To learn more about New Day Christian Fellowship Church in Corona, CA, visit our website at www.newdaycorona.org or download our New Day app via Church Center. Available on both IOS and Android devices via the App Stores.