Posts Tagged ‘Life’
Heaven // When Will Heaven Come?
Therefore encourage one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 “Nothing is more often misdiagnosed than our homesickness for Heaven.” – Randy Alcorn Followers of Christ should grieve, but Biblical grief is tethered to hope. Eschaton – The final moment of this portion of the story. A story that has no end. For the grace…
Read MoreHeaven // What Will We Do in Heaven?
1. In Heaven, you will have a new body. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body. Philippians 3:20b-21 You will have a resurrected…
Read MoreHeaven // How Do I Go to Heaven?
1. What does not get you into Heaven? Salvation is found in no one else for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 The entrance to Heaven is not based on good works. The entrance to Heaven is not based on being born into…
Read MoreHeaven // What is Heaven?
C.S. Lewis wrote, “When I find frustration in this world, I know I was created for another world.” The Bible says, “God has also set eternity in the human heart.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 1. Heaven is an actual place. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you…
Read MoreLife On Purpose // Part 8: Legacy for Jesus
Life On Purpose: Legacy Why Legacy Matters Billy Graham once said, “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.” What do you want your legacy to be? Whether we acknowledge it or…
Read MoreLife On Purpose // Part 7: Purpose
Life On Purpose: Purpose How Obedience and Trust Impact Your Purpose We are all born with an innate desire to have a purpose. Oftentimes, people will spend their whole lives figuring out what their purpose is. We long to be a part of something bigger than ourselves – something that will make a long-term difference…
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Life On Purpose: Grace What Grace Really Means The hymn Amazing Grace is one of the most well-known hymns worldwide. Whether someone grew up in the church or has never stepped in a church building in their lives, when they hear the words “I once was lost but now am found,” it’s likely that they…
Read MoreLife On Purpose // Part 5: Persecution
Life On Purpose: Persecution / Trials Persecution & Trials – How Do We Respond? Each person has something in common: we have all gone through a trial in our lives. Though everyone’s “trial” may look different, each person has faced a challenge in their lifetime, and it’s very likely that they’ll face another in the future.…
Read MoreLife On Purpose // Part 4: Mission
Life On Purpose: Mission Living on Mission: What Does That Really Mean? Do you know the name of your next-door neighbor? Do you know what your coworker likes to do for fun outside of work? Have you ever had a genuine, unhurried conversation with another parent at your child’s school? Missional living can look different…
Read MoreLife On Purpose // Part 3: Brotherhood
Life On Purpose: Brotherhood / Evangelism Why is how we live our lives important? “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” This quote, attributed to the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, is oftentimes shared by evangelists, pastors, or Christ-followers to make a point about Christians living their lives in such a…
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