Sermon Title: “You Had One Job”
May 24, 2020
Philippians 3:7-14
Distraction distorts purpose
Finding & Inspiring Purpose: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action/transcript?language=en
Article on where the average person’s time goes:
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/atus.nr0.htm
50 Promises from God on what he wants to give you: https://www.compassionuk.org/blogs/gods-promises/
Greek word for faith=Pistis. Pistis: Belief, Trust, Confidence, Faithfulness.
Have multiple means, but one end.
We’re not good at being focused, we’re good at distracted.
We know distraction stunts progress, but even worse- distraction distorts purpose.
What God is giving is better than anything we could gain on our own.
You can keep the past or receive the promise, but you can’t do both.
When you mix up means and ends, your means will have no end.
We don’t believe our way into belief, we live our way into belief.
Have multiple means, but only one end. Multiple responsibilities, but one purpose.
Questions for Reflection:
What have you been willing to sacrifice to maintain the life that you have known and is comfortable?
What might you be tempted to hold on to as you enter the next season?
How have you confused means and ends?
What is the purpose you are committed to? The promise you are going to claim?
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