May
14
2008
The Purpose Driven Life Part 1
Sermon Notes by Richard W. Beatty
- Life’s (3) greatest questions
1. Existence: Why am I alive? I was created to be loved by God.
Prov. 16:4a
Jer. 20:18
(Note: #2 Killer among teens in US – Suicide)
2. Significance: Does my life matter? Yes, I have a purpose; I was made to enjoy life and last forever.
Is. 44:2; 49:45a
- Three Levels of Living
Survival: Lowest level of existence
Success: Where most Christians live
Significance: Highest level
2 Cor. 5:1
Ps. 33:1; 139:16
Prov. 9:6
3. Intention: What is my purpose? I find my purpose by getting to know God.
Acts 10:35
Eph. 1:11
Col. 1:16
Ps. 89:47
Prov. 9:10b
- To understand your purpose
Start talking to the creator.
Read the owner’s manual (the Word).
Get to know Him.
