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The Power of Purpose – 2022
Luke 15:1-7

This past week I was pondering some of the deeper issues of life
I thought about how we really need wisdom to properly navigate these days

But we a purpose in order to properly access that wisdom

Prov 29:18 - where there is no vision, the people perish.

A vision – a purpose – gives you direction – a compass. It can keep you on track if it is a purpose – a burning desire – a passion that overrides some of your lower objectives or “wants”

Understanding your purpose gives you clarity to reach out for the wisdom you need to manifest that mission in your life.

What is the vision for your life? (It needs to be bigger than yourself)
What are you willing to fight for; who are you willing to fight for; or rather…
(even better) live for?

Our Vision should rise from our Purpose.

Where we go in 2022 and Beyond will depend largely upon where we are looking.

We need a Vision for our lives – and our Words should align with our Purpose –
- not contradict it.

We’ve got to go to work NOW – we can’t afford to take our days for granted.
We have a limited amount of time to fulfill our destiny (ask any graveyard)

Here’s a quick Latin lesson: Memento Mori “Remember that you will die.”

Psalm 90:12 - Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

“Focus is a Fire Born In Purpose”.

In this case, Holding On is believing there is a past.
Letting Go is believing there is a future.

My friends, I don’t feel that I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead.

There is a bigger vision ready to emerge in your heart

Ezekial 36:26 - And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

All of these things are true. But they mean nothing if we don’t believe them.

One of the biggest stumbling blocks to our growth and contribution comes from a lack of self-worth.

We have to know that our lives DO matter.

We matter to each other. We matter to God. You matter.
We were created by GOD for significance.

God has big plans for you
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it! He could have lived anywhere in the universe, but He chose to live in your heart. You are His most prized possession, and He has an amazing future planned for you.
God wants you to be free today. He is asking you to forget the past and start fresh with Him today. Stop beating yourself up over your past mistakes. Quit thinking that you don't deserve anything good. You are a child of the Most High God.
Begin seeing yourself the way God sees you. How does God see you? He sees you as His masterpiece, the apple of His eye, His precious child. Throughout the day, declare what His Word says about you, “I am a victor. I am a masterpiece. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” See yourself as the champion He created you to be!



2 Cor 6:2: I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.

The Greek word used here for “time” is not “chronos,” which means ordinary time—minutes, hours, and days. The word used is “kairos,” which means an opportune moment, a passing instant where an opening appears.

It has to do with an appointed time, a season of favor. God has already ordained these kairos moments when you come into opportunities that seem over your head.

You’ll be tempted to shrink back, but God wouldn’t have put you there if you couldn’t do it. It’s a season of favor. Suddenly, you know you can overcome an addiction, you know you can beat that depression, you know lack and struggle are not your destiny. You feel faith rising.
You’ve stepped into a kairos moment—a special time that God has strategically designed for you to come up higher. That’s why His favor is on you in a new way. If you step into it, doors are going to open that you couldn’t open. Get ready for some kairos moments that will thrust you ahead.

The Spirit of God (through His Living Word) confirms we are fearfully and wonderfully made

The spirit of antichrist tells us we are just a number

? Whose report will you believe?

Communism tells you the State is all that matters. Stalin

Communism says you are expendable.
False religious teaching tell you that you will never be more than a sinner.
People can be controlled by guilt – shame – and a lack of self-worth.

So many people suffer from a lack of purpose. A lack of direction.
Even worse – a lack of self-worth.

Because of one thing or another – they don’t see their true value as a human being
South Korea – highest suicide rate
Jesus demonstrated that every life was worthwhile. Precious to God.

The lost sheep parable (Luke 15:1-7)

We are His pearl of great price

Mark 12:30, 31: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
You must know love within yourself before can express it.
You must love yourself before you can give it to another.

Faith works by love. You can’t operate in fear and faith at the same time.

You Matter.

You are a Child of God. No less – and – no greater – than anyone else.

Our self-loathing comes from beating ourselves up over past mistakes and feelings of inferiority and insufficiency.

You matter. You are enough.

As an act of faith – can you – with gratitude – open your heart to believe again?

To believe that God truly loves you – and that He has not cancelled His plans and purposes for your life?

Let the Love of Christ so fill you that you simply have to share that love with others

Let what God has poured into your life simply spill over into other people’s lives as well

You may not fully recognize that right now – but if you will seek Him it will begin to be a reality for you.

Psalm 19:8: The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.

You are Un-Containable

When God created us He put seeds of increase inside. We were never made to reach one level and stop.
We were created to grow – to move forward – to increase.

Seeds are meant to be grown. Potential is not enough. It has to be cultivated.
We should be constantly breaking the barriers of the past, taking new ground for our families and advancing God’s kingdom.

“This is not the time for backing down… “

You may have grown complacent and settled where you are, believing the lies that say you’ve gone as far as you can go.

You were made for more – to influence more – to accomplish more – to love more – to give more – to have more.

We are the salt of the earth. We are to be agents of change.

Christ’s Ambassadors. Kingdom representatives

“But you don’t know all the mistakes I’ve made.”

When you are weak – HE is Strong.

Let yourself be genuine. Be brave enough to admit your need for God’s help.

If people understand your struggles, your past, your vulnerabilities - they may relate and be encouraged to try again as well.

Don’t be afraid to be yourself.

You were born an original – don’t die a copy.

Remember Jesus’ parable about the sheep?
“All we like sheep have gone astray…”

Jesus went after you… and He went after me.

If you will dare to reach out in faith to your Creator once more, you can go places you’ve never yet dreamed of.
You will begin to have influence in circles that you thought you could never belong.

You will be a barrier breaker. You will set and exceed new limits.

You will take new ground for your family. You will advance God’s Kingdom.

Your gifts and talents will come out in a greater way.

You are Uncontainable.

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Hillside United Methodist Church
3739 US 80
Phenix City  AL  36870
United States
Pastor: Mike J Koger

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