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takeaways Pastor Dave Jansen August 24, 2014 Series: Truth or Dare. I learned firsthand that pursuing all this is like chasing the wind. ~~Ecclesiastes 1:17 (NLT). In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and
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takeaways Pastor Dave Jansen August 24, 2014 Series: Truth or Dare
I learned firsthand that pursuing all this is like chasing the wind. ~~Ecclesiastes 1:17 (NLT)
In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. ~~2 Corinthians 1:9 (NLT)
Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. ~~Hebrews 5:8 (NLT)
Takeaway # 1: I need goals.
Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. (cont’d) ~~1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NLT)
…So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. ~~1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NLT)
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. ~~2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT)
Takeaway # 2: I need to feed myself.
So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock ~~Acts 20:28 (NLT)
Takeaway # 3: I need more time with my wife.
Guard your heart, remain loyal to the wife of your youth. ~~Malachi 2:15 (NLT)
Takeaway # 4: I need to impact generations.
We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders. For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave… (cont’d) ~~Psalm 78:4-6 (NLT)
…his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them—even the children not yet born—and they in turn will teach their own children. ~~Psalm 78:4-6 (NLT)
Takeaway # 5: I need you to practice hospitality.
Always be eager to practice hospitality. ~~Romans 12:13 (NLT)
takeaways Pastor Dave Jansen August 24, 2014 Series: Truth or Dare