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Live Like You Were Dying
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019 (message contributor)
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1. Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 1
Contributed on Feb 12, 2019
If you knew you had only 30 days left to live, what would you change?
A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is imperative (not just ...read more
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2. Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 2
Contributed on Feb 12, 2019
The core of our faith is loving God and loving others.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is the ...read more
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3. Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 3
Contributed on Feb 12, 2019
You can’t love God without loving people.
A. INTRODUCTION – ALL ABOUT LOVE 1. Who do people want around them when they are dying? Not the banker, stockbroker, boss, etc. they want people they love and those who love them. 2. You can’t love God without loving people. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John ...read more
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4. Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 4
Contributed on Feb 12, 2019
We forgive others for our sake.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need this ...read more