Outline for a sermon preached on October 1, 2017, entitled “Values and Mission.”

INTRODUCTION

  1. God starts nothing without a blueprint.
  2. A blueprint is a picture of the finished product before you begin.
  3. Jesus came to save your soul and your life (John 1:4.).
  4. God had something in mind when He made you.
  5. We plan vacations, plan for retirement but do not plan for life.
  6. TEXT: Luke 14:28-32.
  7. One a scale of 1-10 how would you rate last week?
  8. We all need a vision of where we want to be.
  9. John 3:3.

OUTLINE

  1. Uncover your values.
    1. God implanted desires and likes inside you (Matthew 25:15.).
    2. Values are your constant, passionate and biblical motivations.
    3. What are some biblical characters and their values?
    4. Ask yourself two questions to find your core values:
      1. What angers me? What do I absolutely love?
    5. Write down 5 of your core values.
  2. Discover your mission.
    1. Why are you here?
    2. Fill in the blank: I would feel like my life was a success if I…
    3. If money were no option what would you spend the rest of your life doing?
    4. Jesus had a mission.
      1. Luke 19:10.
    5. Your mission will tell you what to do.
    6. Your mission will tell you what not to do.

CONCLUSION

  1. All plans must start with God.
  2. PRAYER.