THEME: Uncharted
SERIES: True North
TITLE: Staying Power
Text: I Corinthians 15: 12-19
The problem with many of us is we get eternity amnesia and therefore are guilty of forgetting forever. Here is the truth: without eternity Christianity makes no sense. If all that sin has broken won’t be forever fixed someday, then there is no hope now and no hope in the hereafter. Between the “Now” and the “Not yet.”
I. IT TELLS US WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN LIFE
The resurrection of Jesus and the hope of forever give us a sense of priority and measurement.
The greatest difficulty we face is not outside of us, it is inside of us.
II. IT HELPS US APPROACH EVERYDAY EVENTS DIFFERENTLY
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” I Cor.15:58
III. IT TEACHES US DELAYED GRATIFICATION
“And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls…they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the Lord.” Jer.1:18-19
“They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord, for the display of his splendor.” Is.61:3 (NIV)
NEXT WEEK: Theme: Uncharted Series: True North
Title: Stress Test
Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-25
