111204-0830-Loran Livingston - The Abundant Life

2011-12-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 4th 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 10:10; Luke 9:51-56; I Corinthians 13:1-8

Topic: Purpose

Notes:- Whatever you’re facing now is temporary and should not steal your joy- Jesus has victory over every earthly problem.- Part of the abundant life is contentment- Either He is in control or He isn’t- Nothing on earth is permanent except your relationship with God- When you try to change things, even through prayer, nothing works... until you ask God to change you (reference to Della in staff meeting)- My business is to see God in everything and to love people- We think everyone should do it like we do, act as we do... Jesus didn’t call us to decide who should live or die, or who is saved or lost, but to tell of the love of God- Jesus did not come to condemn but to save- Love is a decision, not a feeling... the most powerful thing in the world- Story of nephew on drugs, on the street... be willing to go after somebody when everyone else has given up- Love never gives up