Posts Tagged ‘Purpose’
One Voice // Part 5: Giving All
Jesus or the World The world will try to sell us many different exciting, new things, telling us that these are the things that we should be living for. This isn’t a new concept, either. Even in Scripture, we read that people since the beginning have had to turn from the things of the world…
Read MoreFinish Strong // Part 5: The Sun Stands Still
Finish Strong: The Sun Stands Still Big, Bold Prayers How often do you find yourself praying to God? When you do pray, what kind of requests are you giving to God? Are they benign or are they big and bold? These are questions for you to both reflect upon and challenge yourself with. We have…
Read MoreFinish Strong // Part 4: The Battle of Ai
Finish Strong: The Battle of Ai The Downward Spiral of Sin Sin has a downward spiral. It typically starts with one seemingly “small” lie, act of disobedience, or harsh comment. We must recognize that there is a progression with sin. We may be tempted to sin, but it’s when we give in and continue to…
Read MoreFinish Strong // Part 1: The Call of Joshua
Finish Strong Being Called By God Many of us who have been around “church culture” or who have attended church for any length of time have likely heard the words Be strong and courageous. These words are found throughout the book of Joshua and are first said by God in Joshua 1:9. God calls Joshua…
Read MoreForward // Part 4: Forward in Faith
Forward: Faith Looking Forward in Faith When runners are training for a race, they are constantly looking ahead at the track, ready for the next turn or the other runners ahead of them. From a young age, they’re taught to always look forward and never, under any circumstance, look back. They press on, knowing that…
Read MoreForward // Part 2: Forward in Christlikeness
Forward: Christlikeness Culture vs. Scripture We are living in a world that tells us it’s all about self. Our culture tells us that you are the star of your own movie. It’s all about you and what people can do for you. When we make our lives all about our own selves like the world…
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…
Read MoreLife On Purpose // Part 6: Grace
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.…
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