Series: Purposeful Pathways
Sermon Title: Different Decisions
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
James 1:22 (NIV)
“A purposeful life is built one decision at a time”
1) The Intention Question
“What is hidden in our hearts shapes what is seen in our lives”
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV)
"All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.”
Proverbs 16:2 (NIV)
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)
2) The Legacy Question:
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.”
Genesis 50:20-21(NIV)
"A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
Proverbs 22:1(NIV)
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)
3) The God Question:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt.”
James 1:5-6 (NIV)
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
“But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.”
Micah 6:8 (MSG)