People of Purpose

Introduction

Romans 8:28

Purpose: The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

Do you know your reason for being? Because Jesus did.

Luke 19:10

Mark 10:45

John 1:29

1 John 3:8

Colossians 2:15

Recap of  Jesus' Purpose

Seek - Luke 19:10

Save - Luke 19:10

Serve - Mark 10:45

Sacrifice - Mark 10:45

Snatch - John 1:29

Shatter - 1 John 3:8

Spoil - Colossians 2:15

4 steps to living life on Purpose

1. Find Your Purpose

2. Yield to your Purpose

3. Live out your Purpose

4. Protect your Purpose

The 4D's of Purpose

1. Discover 

1a. Discover: Find what God put in you.

Jeremiah 1:5

2. Dedicate 

2a. Dedicate: Yield to God's plan in full submission.

Romans 12:1–2

3. Demonstrate 

3a. Demonstrate: Live purpose out in daily action

Colossians 3:17

4. Defend 

4a. Defend: Guard it from distraction, temptation, and attack.

Nehemiah 6:1–3

Conclusion

Romans -Connection

“You are not just called to exist—you are called according to His purpose. That means Discover it, Dedicate yourself to it, Demonstrate it daily, and Defend it at all costs. Because when you walk in purpose, even the bad things will be woven by God into something good.”

Confession

Father God, help me to be a person of purpose. And Help this church to be people of purpose. Help us Discover purpose, Dedicate to purpose, Demonstrate our purpose, and Defend our purpose. In Jesus' name Amen!