What’s Your Final Destination? | Francis Chan

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message is about understanding the true purpose and destination of our lives as followers of Christ. We are not just attending church services or going through the motions, but we are called to be a living, breathing expression of God's love and power in this world. Our pastor wants us to grasp the depth of God's desire for us to know Him intimately and to live out our faith in a way that reflects His character.

Key Scripture References

• Deuteronomy 7:7-8 - In this passage, God reminds Israel of their wickedness and tells them why He chose them. It was not because they were great or righteous, but because He wanted to show His power through them. This is a clear picture of what God wants for the church as well.
• Numbers 25:1-9 - This passage shows how Israel's rebellion against God led to their being consumed by sin and idolatry. However, God still chose to redeem them and use them as His people.
• Ephesians 5:25-30 - In this passage, Paul uses the analogy of a husband caring for his wife to describe Christ's love for the church. We are called to be members of Christ's body, cared for and nourished by Him, just as we would care for our own flesh.
• John 15:18-21 - Jesus reminds us that if the world hated Him, it will also hate us. However, this should not deter us from living out our faith with courage and conviction, but rather motivate us to persevere in love and sacrifice.

Main Message Continued

Our pastor emphasizes that we are not just attending church services or going through the motions, but we are called to be a living, breathing expression of God's love and power in this world. We are to believe that we have the Spirit of God inside us, giving us tremendous power to impact others and the world around us.

This is not about something easy or comfortable; it's about sacrifice, suffering, and perseverance in our faith. It's about being a group of people who are so sure of eternity that we're willing to suffer here and now. We must understand that this life is short, and Christ's life was not easy. He was persecuted, hated, and sacrificed for us.

Our pastor wants us to grasp the depth of God's desire for us to know Him intimately and to live out our faith in a way that reflects His character. We are called to be members of Christ's body, cared for and nourished by Him, just as we would care for our own flesh.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this message is about understanding the true purpose and destination of our lives as followers of Christ. We must grasp the depth of God's desire for us to know Him intimately and to live out our faith in a way that reflects His character. It's not just about attending church services or going through the motions; it's about being a living, breathing expression of God's love and power in this world.

We are called to be members of Christ's body, cared for and nourished by Him, just as we would care for our own flesh. We must believe that we have the Spirit of God inside us, giving us tremendous power to impact others and the world around us.

This is not about something easy or comfortable; it's about sacrifice, suffering, and perseverance in our faith. It's about being a group of people who are so sure of eternity that we're willing to suffer here and now. We must understand that this life is short, and Christ's life was not easy. He was persecuted, hated, and sacrificed for us.

Let us grasp the depth of God's desire for us to know Him intimately and to live out our faith in a way that reflects His character. Let us be members of Christ's body, cared for and nourished by Him, just as we would care for our own flesh.