God's Purpose For Your Life
by Dr. J.C. House
05/21/2023
Ephesians 2:8-10 - “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
O To Be Like Thee
“Oh! to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer, this is my constant longing and prayer;
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures, Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.
Oh! to be like Thee, oh! to be like Thee, Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art;
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness; Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.”
HAVE YOU GIVEN SERIOUS THOUGHT AS TO GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU IN THIS LIFE?
Our text verse says God has before ordained a way or walk that we should pursue. Before we were born, God had a purpose for our life. Simply stated.
1. We should glorify God
Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” That is such a general statement that we should expand upon. What does it mean to glorify God?
a) Our life should praise Him.
b) Our life should point others to Him.
c) Our life should be patterned after Jesus. Our purpose in life will never be complete until we live to glorify Him.2. We should be conformed to His image
Romans 8:29, “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
3. We should follow in His will
That path, in which God has before ordained, that we should walk.
SEVERAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES ARE INVOLVED IN DISCOVERING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES.
1. Salvation
No unsaved person will ever know God’s purpose for their life. The way of salvation is plain, Ephesians 2:8, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”. No amount of good deeds or work will ever get you to heaven. You must receive Christ.
2. Sanctification
You deliberately yield your life to being set apart for His use. Make Him Lord.
3. Servant
You must willingly seek to be what God wants you to be. A servant's spirit is needed.
4. Steward
Areas of our lives we must steward. Consider how you are using your life in these areas.
a) Time - How do you spend your time? For yourself, others, or God?
b) Talents - How do you use your abilities, gifts, and talents?
c) Treasures - Do you tithe and give offerings to the Lord through your Church?
d) Testimony - Do you speak to others about the blessings of salvation through Christ?
“Oh! To be like Thee, blessed Redeemer.” Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
05/21/2023
Ephesians 2:8-10 - “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
O To Be Like Thee
“Oh! to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer, this is my constant longing and prayer;
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures, Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.
Oh! to be like Thee, oh! to be like Thee, Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art;
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness; Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.”
HAVE YOU GIVEN SERIOUS THOUGHT AS TO GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU IN THIS LIFE?
Our text verse says God has before ordained a way or walk that we should pursue. Before we were born, God had a purpose for our life. Simply stated.
1. We should glorify God
Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” That is such a general statement that we should expand upon. What does it mean to glorify God?
a) Our life should praise Him.
b) Our life should point others to Him.
c) Our life should be patterned after Jesus. Our purpose in life will never be complete until we live to glorify Him.2. We should be conformed to His image
Romans 8:29, “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
3. We should follow in His will
That path, in which God has before ordained, that we should walk.
SEVERAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES ARE INVOLVED IN DISCOVERING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES.
1. Salvation
No unsaved person will ever know God’s purpose for their life. The way of salvation is plain, Ephesians 2:8, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”. No amount of good deeds or work will ever get you to heaven. You must receive Christ.
2. Sanctification
You deliberately yield your life to being set apart for His use. Make Him Lord.
3. Servant
You must willingly seek to be what God wants you to be. A servant's spirit is needed.
4. Steward
Areas of our lives we must steward. Consider how you are using your life in these areas.
a) Time - How do you spend your time? For yourself, others, or God?
b) Talents - How do you use your abilities, gifts, and talents?
c) Treasures - Do you tithe and give offerings to the Lord through your Church?
d) Testimony - Do you speak to others about the blessings of salvation through Christ?
“Oh! To be like Thee, blessed Redeemer.” Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
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