130217-1030-Loran Livingston - The Purpose of God

2013-02-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 17th 2013 in the 10:30 service.Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-12; Acts 4:32; Hebrews 10:32-34Topic: PurposeNotes:- (8:30 service cancelled due to snow)- The living church of God should be the most joyful people on earth- If we are thinking eternal, we begin to open up to the promises of God- Nuclear bombs, meteors, resignation of Pope... a preview of His coming judgement- Stand up and decide if you are a conqueror, then start living like it- We are to display God on this earth, to be an example- Enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence in Christ- The church will boldly pray, witness, forgive, love one another- We long for the presence of God, but more important is the purpose of God- We think that feeling is presence (feeling can be manipulated)- What part do I play in what He is doing?- The essence of our faith is to go out... the church is a living entity, the body, a family... each member must submit to the authority above him...- Ownership vs. stewardship... you won nothing; it all belongs to God- Laying up treasures in heaven... you will draw from what you have invested- This will not last anyway; what God gives cannot be taken... joyfully accept the plundering of your goods... taxes... you have a better treasure in heaven