The Call - Finding and Fulfilling God’s Purpose for Your Life Series Intro
Thermopylae
We are at a pivotal point in the history of planet earth. It matters more than ever what you do with your life. Perhaps you were born for such a time as this. —Jeff Fuson
Series Intro: The Call — finding and fulfilling God’s Purpose for Your Life.
Christ followers are to hear and surrender to the greatest call of all from our leader: Follow Me.
You and I are
Mathew 28:18-20
[ Holman Christian Standard Version - HCSB ]
18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “
19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am
This is the PRIMARY CALLING Of all
Followers
Our Stage is Not Thermopylae, rather it is on the ‘Seven Mountains of Culture’ facing off with at least 5 Global Giants
The Odds would seem to be stacked against us, but as you will learn in this series, The Call - finding and fulfilling God’s Purpose for your Life — God plus YOU = Majority
7 Mountains
- Education
- Business
- Arts & Entertainment
- Family
- Government
- Media
- Religion
We need Christ centered champions —
people yielded to an extraordinary call powered by the Holy Sprit — on every mountain.
Five Global Giants
Pastor Rick Warren – Saddleback Church
I. Spiritual Emptiness
II. Self Centered Leadership
III. Poverty
IV. Disease
V. Illiteracy
My Hope in This Series is the YOU will take your place on your mountain and slay the giant that you are called upon to slay.
Every arena that Christianity withdraws from goes to hell.
Phos Foundations
M1D — Mission @ 1 Degree — Right Where You Are Right Now
Here / There Everywhere
Better to Light a Candle than to curse the darkness. —The Christophers
2 Examples Here Today of Champions on 2 of the Mountains of Culture:
Education – Centerfield Elementary
Business – Brad Law
It’s our people and not our steeple that makes Phos a force for Global Good.
Phos — we need all hands
Outpost VS Fortress
The fate of 4200
People > Steeple
Out of the bleachers and onto the field!
Participators NOT Spectators
7 Mountains / 5 Giants
Where will you take your stand?
Hear Christ’s Call to His Disciples as if it is Your Charge and Your Call to the full meaningful life He means for you to have:
‘Follow Me.’
Homework:
If you feel led to explore the idea of calling more then here’s your homweork this week:
1. Order and read this book: ‘The Call’ by Os Guinness
2. Watch ‘Amazing Grace’ the movie about William Wilbeforce