Life in

Jesus
is fun

December 8, 2019
Life with a
PURPOSE
Life with a
purpose

• Purpose:
- the reason for which
something is done or
created or for which
something exists.
Life with a purpose
• Every human being is driven by something:
– Some people are driven by guilt
 But God is specializing in giving people a fresh start

– Some people are driven by worry or fear

 Fear driven people often miss great opportunities
because they are afraid to venture out. Move against it
with weapons of faith and love

– Some people are driven by the need for approval

 Jesus said, “no one can serve 2 masters.” 1 key to
failure is to try to please everyone.
Life with a purpose
• Every human being is driven by something:
– Some people are driven by anger
 Listen: those who have hurt you in the past continue
to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain
through resentment. You are only hurting yourself
with your bitterness. Learn and let go!

– Some people are driven by materialism

 Real security can only be found in
that which can never be taken from you - - - your
relationship with God.
3 basic
levels of
life
SURVIVAL SURVIVAL is the state or fact
of continuing to live or exist,
typically in spite of an

LEVEL
accident, ordeal, or difficult
circumstances.
Life with a purpose

SUCCESS
LEVEL

• the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

comfortable lifestyle • the attainment of popularity or profit.
SIGNIFICANC
E

is when you know why

you’re here on earth
have a PURPOSE FOR
YOUR LIFE
the quality of being worthy of
attention; importance.
 Do you feel
SIGNIFICANT?
Life of significance is a life
with a purpose
1. You were planned for God’s pleasure

2. You were formed for God’s family

3. You were created to become like Christ

4. You were shaped for serving God

5. You were made for a mission

Life with a purpose
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"Everything got started

in Him and finds its
purpose in Him." Colossians
1:16b