Tag: meaning of life
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Why was I born?
Are we here by chance, or is there a greater purpose? This sermon explores Jesus’ words in Mark 4:1-20 to provide an answer. As good soil for God, we were born to bless.
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made [Sermon, Psalm 139]
Who are we if all the external signs of our identity are stripped away? Psalm 139 is one of the most personal, powerful and popular psalms. This sermon is based on it and helps us answer that question (in a world of competing answers).
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If we can glorify God in heaven why on earth are we here on earth?
In this episode I answer a question in a Q & A Forum about our purpose on earth if we can just glorify God in heaven.
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Jesus said he came to give us abundant life. What did he mean?
Is this Jesus’ version of “live your best life now”? Yes and No. Think bigger. Think life that is “abundant.” This podcast and blog distil Jesus’ use of the word “life” in John’s Gospel to two main ideas.
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Looking back on life and counting what truly counts (Growing Deeper with acts 20:13-38)
What is the difference between “the good life” and a great life? Paul’s wisdom in his farewell speech to the Ephesians in Acts 20:13-38 give us the answer. What if we were to start living by the right priorities BEFORE we got to our death beds?
