Sermons
The Loss of Meaning: The Problem of Idolatry
We live in a time where we are experiencing a cultural mudslide. The era of post-modernism and the removal of God as the foundation for what is right and wrong, has significantly undermined the very meaning of our lives. People will try all kinds of things to find meaning, but it is a fruitless endeavor without…
Read MorePurpose Driven Life: What Did We Learn?
This week we’ll wrap up 40 Days of Purpose. We learned that “It’s not about us…” but what is it about. What do we need to do? What do I want to remember?
Read MorePurpose Driven Life: Made for a Mission
God created us for a purpose…for a mission, if you will. The great challenge of this part our lives is caring more about the people around you than you care about your own personal felt needs. When you care more for others, you will find yourself engaged in life’s greatest purpose: helping other people find God.
Read MorePurpose Driven Life: Shaped for Serving God
We make a difference in the lives of people by serving. In God’s kingdom, the difference we make in the lives of people lasts through eternity. Once again, the Purpose Driven Life is a paradox. We become people of real purpose by losing ourselves for the gospel and for others.
Read MorePurpose Driven Life: Created to Become Like Christ
God goes to great pains to shape His children to be more like Christ. Becoming more like Christ, living like Him, and relating like Him defines spiritual maturity. You will have a hard time understanding what God is doing in your life unless you take into account what a high priority this is to God. God…
Read MorePurpose Driven Life: Formed For God’s Family
The central purpose of life revolves around learning to love God and love others. People may know romantic love and sexual love, but God is intent on transforming His children into people who love sacrificially, who are more intent on loving than being loved. This kind of love builds over the long haul. It is intentional, tenacious,…
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