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Purpose Why are we here?. The Theme of our purpose A. To show a difference in our circle of influence B. To deliver a message of the future C. To direct them to the help they need . II. The Threat to our purpose A. A dullness to the believers of Christ - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PurposeWhy are we here?
I. The Theme of our purpose A. To show a difference in our circle of influence B. To deliver a message of the future C. To direct them to the help they need
II. The Threat to our purpose A. A dullness to the believers of Christ
B. A danger to the religious crowds power
III. The Transcending of our purpose
A. Going beyond our demographicsB. Making connection among our
diversityC. Realizing our directive
More PurposesWhy are we here?
John 12:23-34
IV. The Technique to our purpose
A. To glorify him
for his death
(Joh 12:23) And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son
of man should be glorified.(Joh 12:24) Verily, verily, I say unto you,
Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it
die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
(Joh 2:4) Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet
come.
(Joh 7:30) Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was
not yet come.
(Joh 8:20) These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he
taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour
was not yet come.
(1Co 1:18) For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish
foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
(Gal 6:14) But God forbid that I should glory, save in the
cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
B. To die to our self
(Joh 12:24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the
ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
(Joh 12:25) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this
world shall keep it unto life eternal.
(Gal 5:24) And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh
with the affections and lusts.(Gal 2:20) I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and
the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son
of God…(1Co 15:31) I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ
Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
C. Following
his directions
(Joh 12:26) If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
D. Having a determination during
trouble
(Joh 12:27) Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me
from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
(2Co 12:7-9) And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me,
lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace
is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory
in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
E. Directing our prays
toward God
(Joh 12:28) Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will
glorify it again.
• Nielsen Family Survey states that an average American watches television 5 hrs a day
• The average cell phone user uses around 459 minutes per month (15 mins a day)
• The average Christian prays for only 10 mins a day
V. The Translating of our purpose
A. Translating
the demonstration of God in our life
(Joh 12:28-30) Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will
glorify it again. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for
your sakes.
(1Pe 3:15) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness
and fear:
B. Translate
the drawing of his Spirit
(Joh 12:32) And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men
unto me.