Start Strong | Part 4: Finishing Strong

It’s not just how you start—it’s how you finish. In this final message of the Start Strong series, Pastor Hazen Stevens calls us to persevere when the summit is only halfway. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and the apostle Paul’s life across decades, we’re reminded that endurance is not just for sprinters but for finishers. Through biblical insight and stories like Gabriela Andersen-Schiess's iconic Olympic finish, we’re challenged to press on, even when it hurts.Key Scriptures:Hebrews 12:1–3, 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 1 Corinthians 9:24–26, Philippians 3:13–14Main Points:1. Start Strong – Count the cost and begin with the end in mind (Luke 14:25–34)2. Stay Strong – Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus in the middle of the race (Matt. 13:44–45)3. Finish Strong – Endure opposition and don’t grow weary or lose heart (Heb. 12:3)4. Paul’s own race metaphor develops across his life: from active pressure (Corinthians), to deep surrender (Philippians), to final faithfulness (2 Timothy)4. “The summit is only halfway”—faith finishes what it starts➤ For more, visit presencecenteredlife.com#StartStrong #FinishStrong #PresenceCenteredLife #EnduranceInFaith #Hebrews12 #PaulFinishedTheRace #SundaySermon #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #RunToWin