REDISCOVERING LIFE’S PURPOSE
Rev. Joey Crisostomo
Director for Central Operations
January 3, 2010
Key Scriptures
Acts 13:36
Philippians 1:19-20
Proverbs 16:4
“Why was I born? Was it only to have trouble and sorrow, to end my life in disgrace?” Jer. 20:18
“The Lord has made everything for his own purpose.” Proverbs 16:4
“David served God’s purpose in his generation…” Acts 13:36
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION: Life’s Greatest Question
* Question of Intention: What Is My Purpose?
* It is also a question that burns in the hearts of most people.
* People look for purpose and meaning in many places.
* People are yearning to find their purpose in life, to live with greater meaning and significance.
PURPOSE EXPLAINED
* Purpose answers life larger question Why do I exist.
* Purpose is what God want us to be long-term …(Ecc. 3:11b)
o Your purpose will be unique to you!
o Your life purpose fully expresses who you are. It is tailor-made for you. (Jer. 1:5-6)
o Your purpose will allow you to touch people who no one else can touch.
* Our true purpose for living has to come from an understanding of God – God’s will for our lives – God’s intention for our lives.
* Our purpose is our reason for living.
THE VALUE OF PURPOSE
1. Purpose provides excitement in life
2. Purpose gives meaning to your life
3. Purpose helps us determine our priorities
4. Purpose helps us focus our life
5. Purpose will demand our very best effort
LIVING WITH HIGH PURPOSE
1. I must know who I am
2. I must know why I do what I do
3. I must know what I want to accomplish
4. I must focus on what is important