Living for the Line
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Sermon Outline: Living for the Line

Introduction

  • Present statistics on global deaths: 56.6 million annually, equating to 1.8 deaths per second.
  • “The statistics on death have not changed. out of person dies.”
  • “The shortsighted person lives for the . The person with perspective lives for the .”
  • Our work for God’s Kingdom can continue long after we’re gone by living for the line through , generosity, and for eternity.


I. Leave a of Faith

2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV) – Paul’s testimony of finishing the race and keeping the faith.

A life of

and inspires others beyond one’s lifetime.

Practical Applications:


II. Create Kingdom Resources

Proverbs 11:24-25 (Message) – Generosity expands one’s world, while stinginess shrinks it.

in resources that point people to Jesus an impact beyond one’s life.

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III. Plant That Will Bear for Generations

John 12:24 (NIV) – A seed must die to produce many seeds, as exemplified by Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Our influence can expand after

, producing a for generations.

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Conclusion

Psalm 112:6 (NIV) – “The

will be forever.”

“Are you following the voice of God who is calling you to be His partner in the greatest adventure the world has ever known?”