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FOCUS, FAITH, AND FREEDOM- Survivor "Tribal Council"
by: Pastor Phil Maxwell
Speaker for Survivor 2007
FOCUS: What is my Purpose?
Have you ever thought about this question? Here you are, a person that is standing on an incredible planet, with a God that has shown His incredible attributes through His wonderful creation. What part do you play? Do you only exist to satisfy yourself? Below is a list of verses that will hopefully lead you to a better understanding of what God expects from you, which should then reveal your purpose.
1 Corinthians 6:20; Ephesians 2:10; Hebrews 12:1-3; Mark 12:28-34
FAITH: Can we Really Trust in God?
We know that God is absolutely perfect and without sin, but we can't always (for some reason) put our complete trust in Him. I don't think we realize how much control God really has in our lives. The following passages reveal the power and control that God has in our lives.
Psalm 115:3 (read this one multiple times and let it soak in)
Psalm 139 (read the entire Psalm as you will see how David viewed God's control)
FREEDOM: How Do I Know what God Wants from Me?
We all have a desire to know what God wants for our lives. It seems that all of us seek to know God's will, but how cam we know what He really wants? His Word declares His will for our lives if we would just take the time to hear what He has to say. This question wouldn't be that difficult if we would follow the few verses that are listed above. Really, if you find your purpose, everything else falls into place.
Romans 12:1-2; Luke 22:39-46 (what was God's will for Christ?); Mark 12:28-34
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