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What on Earth Am I Here For\nConclusion: Why Am I Here? Pastor Michael Dascoli \n8-23-2020\n\nWhat we learned about God:\n\n#1: It\u2019s all about God \n\n\u201cThe LORD has made all for Himself\u2026\u201d \nProverbs 16:4a NKJV\n\n\u201cGod is the one who made all things, and all things are for His glory.\u201d\nHebrews 2:10a NCV \n\u201cFor in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. \nColossians 1:16-17\n\n#2: It\u2019s all so practical\n\n\u201cIn Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan \nof Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will\u2026\u201d\nEphesians 1:11\n\nWhat we learned about Life: \n\nFirst: Life is preparation for eternity\n\n\u201cHe has also set eternity in the human heart\u2026\u201d \nEcclesiastes 3:11\n\n\u201cSince, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, \nwhere Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, \nnot on earthly things.\u201d Colossians 3:1-2\n\n\u201clet us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.\u201d Hebrews 12:1b-2\n\n6 Practical Purposes:\n\n"The Lord has made everything for His purpose." Proverbs 16:4 NLT\n\nPurpose: to know and enjoy God\u2019s love\n\nPurpose: to love Him back\n\nPurpose: to love His family\n\nPurpose: to become like Jesus\n\nPurpose: to serve others\n\nPurpose: to love those who are not yet enjoying God\u2019s love\n\nWhat we learn about spiritual growth:\n\n1: We grow through Making Commitments\n\n\u201cFaith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."\nJames 2:17\n\n2: We grow through Fellowship\n\n\u201cAs iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.\u201d\nProverbs 27:17\n\nWhat we learned about our Community\n\n1: People are hungry for Spiritual Truth\n\n\u201c\u2026open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.\u201d \nJohn 4:35\n\nLet Us Worship Video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9uwl7rfxomytegc/LET%20US%20WORSHIP%20-%20Sean%20Feucht%20-%20Portland%2C%20OR-ALMIbf8WHbs_mpeg4.mp4?dl=0\n\nNOW WHAT? \n\n\u2022\tLive what You Know! \n\n\u201cNow that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.\u201d \nJohn 13:17 \u201cBe very careful, then, how you live\u2014not as unwise but as wise, \n16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.\u201d \nEphesians 5:15-16 \t\t \u201cNow that we're on the right track, let's stay on it!\u201d \nPhilippians 3:16 Msg \nWhatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me\u2014\nput it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 \n\u2022\tPass it on!\n\n\u201c\u2026the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust \nto reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2b \u201cI thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.\u201d Romans 1:8 \nLet\u2019s Pray:\n\t-What is God\u2019s Spirit saying to you today?\n\t-How must you respond?