Sermon
Walking In Your Calling
Publisher transcript
Transcript
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Many people go through life feeling lost, uncertain, or unfulfilled.
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They wonder why they were created and what they are
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meant to do. The truth is God has designed each
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of us with a unique purpose, a divine calling that
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allows us to serve others and make a lasting impact.
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Living a purpose driven life means walking in alignment with
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God's plan, using our gifts to glorify Him, and making
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a difference in the lives of those around us. Discovering
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your divine purpose. Every person is created with intention. Jeremiah
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one five says, before I formed you in the womb,
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I knew you before you were born. I set you apart,
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I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. God's
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purpose for us is not an afterthought. It was designed
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before we even took our first breath. Yet discovering that
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purpose requires reflection, prayer, and faith. Signs that reveal your calling,
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your passion. What excites and motivates you? Often the things
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we love to do align with the work God has
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called us to. Your gifts and talents. What are you
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naturally good at? God equips us with the skills we
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need to fulfill our purpose? Your burden for others? What
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issues are causes weigh heavily on your heart. Our calling
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is often tied to the needs we feel compelled to address,
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opportunities and open doors. Sometimes God reveals our purpose through
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the opportunities he places before us. Pay attention to divine
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connections and open paths spiritual confirmation through prayer, fasting, and
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studying God's word, we receive clarity about His will for
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our lives. When we listen to these signs and allow
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the Holy Spirit to guide us, we begin to walk
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boldly in our calling, serving others through your purpose. A
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true purpose driven life is never self serving. It always
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impacts others. Jesus himself exemplified this when he said, for
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even the Son of Man did not come to be served,
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but to serve, and to give his life as a
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ransom for many Mark ten forty five. God calls us
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to serve in different ways in the church. Teaching, leading, mentoring, worship,
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and administration. Are always to serve within the Body of
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Christ in the community, working with youth, advocating for justice,
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helping the less fortunate, or supporting families in need. In
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business and careers, using our professions to glorify God by
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demonstrating integrity, compassion and servant leadership in our homes, being
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a godly example to our children, siblings, spouses, and extended family.
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Overcoming fear and doubt. Many people hesitate to walk in
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their calling because of fear, doubt, or feelings of inadequacy.
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They ask, am I qualified for this? What if I fail?
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What will others think? Can God really use me? Even
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some of the greatest Biblical figures doubt themselves. When God
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called Moses to lead Israel, Moses responded, who am I
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that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites
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out of Egypt? Exodus three eleven. But God reassured him
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I will be with you Exodus three twelve. The same
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is true for us. God never calls us without equipping us.
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If He gives you a mission, he will give you
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the strength, wisdom, and resources to fulfill it. Walking in
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purpose every day. Living a purpose driven life is not
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about waiting for a big moment. It's about daily faithfulness.
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Here are ways to stay aligned with your purpose. Stay
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in prayer, seek God's guidance and direction, continuously be intentional.
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Set goals that align with your calling, and take steps
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to fulfill them. Surround yourself with purpose driven people walk
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with those who encourage, support and challenge you to grow.
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Keep learning, read, study, and grow in knowledge to enhance
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your ability to serve effectively. Trust God's timing. Your purpose
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may unfold gradually, so remain patient and faithful in every season,
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making a lasting impact. When we commit to living with purpose,
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we leave a legacy that extends beyond our lifetime. The
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Apostle Paul is a powerful example. His purpose driven life
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of faith, teaching, and perseverance still impacts millions today. Imagine
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how different the world would be if he had ignored
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his calling. Your obedience to God's plan can shape families,
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transform communities, and inspire future generations. You don't need a platform,
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a title, or wealth to make an impact. You just
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need a willing heart and a faithful spirit. Reflection, What
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is one step you can take today to move closer
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to your purpose? Who can you serve with the gifts
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and talents God has given you? How can you overcome
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fear and trust God more in your journey in close?
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God has given each of us a divine purpose. Our
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calling is often revealed through our passions, talents, burdens, and
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spiritual confirmations. A purpose driven life is focused on serving
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others and making an impact. Fear and doubt are normal,
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but God equips and strengthens those he calls Walking in
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purpose requires faith, action, and daily commitment.