“Called to Live a
Purpose-Filled Life” 9/02/07
“and
He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but
for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15
Ephesians
4:1 “walk worthy of the calling in which you were called.”
POINT
1- We have
been called to fulfill our purpose of SACRIFICE
A. We are commanded to be
coming to Jesus CONSISTENTLY
(Matthew 11:28, John 6:37, 6:44, 65, Heb 10:20)
B.
We have been called to offer up spiritual sacrifices
as PRIESTS What is Priest?
(1)
We should offer up our BODIES as a living
sacrifice (Rom 12:1)
(2)
We should walk in Love as a sweet sacrifice to God
(Eph 5:2)
(3)
We should be offering to God dedicated SERVICE (Phil 2:17)
(4)
We should be giving to the Lord of our FINANCES (Phil 4:18)
(5)
We should be participating in verbal praise with
thanks (Heb 13:15)
(6)
We should be doing good and sharing with others (Heb
13:16)
C. When we put our trust in
Him, we will not be DISAPPOINTED
(we will be vindicated; John 10:10, Isaiah 28:16,
cf. Revelation 3:9)
Deeper
“When you bring blind animals for sacrifice, is that not
wrong? When you sacrifice crippled or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try
offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept
you?" says the LORD Almighty.” Malachi
1:8 (NIV)
POINT
2- We have been called to fulfill our purpose of
PROCLAMATION
A.
The greatest decision the world will face is how they respond to JESUS
B.
We are a chosen family, royal priesthood, a holy people, & are GODS
(Mat 5:16, Isaiah 43:19-24, Acts 26:18, Titus 1:16, Ephesians 2:10)
Deeper
"Behold,
I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I
will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Rev 3:20