40 Days of Purpose - You Were Created For A Mission (click here for podcast)

40 Days of Purpose—Part Six: You were created for a mission.

The Great Commission - Matthew 28:19-20

Day 36—I was made for a mission— John 20:21-22

The importance of your mission
1. Your mission is a continuation of Jesus’ mission.
2. Your mission has eternal significance.

Day 37— God wants to say something to the world through you — 1 Peter 3:15-16

Day 38—The Great Commission is my commission—1 Cor 10:31-33

Change how you think.
From self-centered thinking to people centered thinking.
From here & now thinking to eternal thinking.
From excuse thinking to creative thinking.

Day 39—Balance living—Ephesians 5:15-17

Day 40—Now that you know—John 13:17

Now that you know—It’s not about you.

You were created for:
Worship
Fellowship
Discipleship
Serving
Mission

40 Days of Purpose - You Were Created To Serve (click here for podcast)

40 Days of Purpose—Part Five - You were created to serve.

Day 29—Service is not an option—Ephesians 2:10

Day 30— I was shaped for serving God—Psalms 139:13-14

S.H.A.P.E.
Spiritual Gifts
Heart
Abilities
Personality
Experience

Day 31—Nobody else can be me—Romans 12:4-5

Day 32—God deserves my best—2 Tim 2:15, 1 Tim 4:13-14

Day 33—I serve God by serving others—Mark 10:43-45

Day 34—To be a servant I must think like a servant—Phil 2:5-7, & 8

Day 35—God works best when I admit my weakness—2 Cor 12:7-9

40 Days of Purpose - You Were Created To Be A Disciple (click here for podcast)

40 Days of Purpose—Part Four - You were created to be a disciple.


A disciple of Christ is one who:

1.Believes His doctrine (Bible) - 2 Timothy 3:16
2.Rests on His sacrifice (Salvation) - Romans 5:8-9
3.Takes in His spirit (Holy Spirit) - 1 John 4:13-15
4.Imitates His example (Action) - James 1:17

Day 22—I was created to be like Christ —Ephesians 4:11-13

Day 23— It's never to late to start growing—2 Timothy :15

Day 24—The truth transforms me —John 8:31-32

Day 25—Transformed by trouble—2 Corinthians 4:17; Romans 8:28

Day 26—Growing through temptation—James 1:12

Day 27—Defeating temptation—1 Corinthians 10:13

Day 28—It takes time—Philippians 1:3-6

40 Days of Purpose - You Were Created For Fellowship (click here for podcast)

40 Days of Purpose - Part 3 - You were created for fellowship.

We were not created to be alone. Study Genesis 1:26 and Genesis 2:18

Day Fifteen - You were created for God's family. 1 John 3:1
Day Sixteen - Life is all about love. Galatians 5:13-14
Day Seventeen - A place to belong. Romans 12:4-5
Day Eighteen - I need others in my life. Galatians 6:1-2 and James 5:16
Day Nineteen - Community requires commitment. 1 John 3:16
Day Twenty - Restoring broken relationships. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Day Twenty-one - Protecting the unity of your church. 1 Corinthians 1:10


Nine characteristics of Biblical fellowship:

1.We share our true feelings.
2.We will encourage each other.
3.We will support each other.
4.We forgive each other.
5.We speak the truth in love.
6.We admit our weaknesses.
7.We respect our differences.
8.We will not gossip.
9.We make group a priority.

40 Days of Purpose - You Were Created to Worship (click here for podcast)

40 Days of Purpose - Part 2 - You Were Created to Worship

What is worship?

1. The action of human beings in expressing homage to God because he is worthy of it. It covers such activities as adoration, thanksgiving, prayers of all kinds, the offering of sacrifice and the making of vows to God.
2. It is the interaction between God and his people, expressed by a religious group or individual; it is the human response to a gracious God.
3. See Romans 12:1

Day Eight - You were planned for God's pleasure. Ephesians 1:4-6

Day Nine - What makes God Smile? Hebrew 11:6

Day Ten - The heart of worship is surrender. Luke 9:23-24

Day Eleven - God wants to be our friend. James 2:23-24

Day Twelve - I am as close to God as I want to be. James 4:8, 10

Day Thirteen - What kind of worship please God? Mark 12:30; John 2:23-24

Day Fourteen - God is real no matter how you feel. Job 23:8-11

SAU Gospel Choir @ Crossroads (click here for podcast)

We had the pleasure of having Spring Arbor University Gospel Choir do our Praise & Worship on October 26th. This choir is multi-cultural group of very talented young people. If you missed the service be sure to listen to this podcast.