Sermon Notes 01-17-10
Resolutions vs. Purpose and Goals
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Scripture Reading:
Matt. 19:16-22 Someone came to Jesus with this question: "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?" "Why ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments." "Which ones?" the man asked. And Jesus replied: "'You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.'" "I've obeyed all these commandments," the young man replied. "What else must I do?" Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
Sermon Text:
1 Cor. 2:12-16 When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn't yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him. But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ's triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?
1. Resolution, Intention, Improvement
What is a resolution?
Resolution vs Repentance
Intention vs Commitment
Improvement vs Rebirth
2. A Statement of Mission = Purpose
A reason for being
A mission to accomplish
God’s purpose to achieve
3. Living On Purpose
Your reason for being?
Your mission to accomplish?
God’s purpose for you?
Write a first draft of your personal mission statement…
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