1. Pastor Rod Enos August 30, 2015

2.  A.Driven by Passion I.What Is Our Mission?

3.  Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” 33 Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” John 4:31-36 (NIV)

4.  34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. 35 Don't you have a saying, ‘It's still four months until harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. John 4:31-36 (NIV)

5.  36 Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. John 4:31-36 (NIV)

6.  A.Driven by Passion B.Requires A Heart Change I.What Is Our Mission?

7.  So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Matthew 6:31-33 (NIV)

8.  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:31-33 (NIV)

9.  A.Mission Drift Is Subtle B.Keeping The Vision Clear II.Mission Drift

10.  Then the LORD replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. 3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NIV)

11.  A.Mission Drift Is Subtle B.Keeping The Vision Clear C.Indicators of Being on Mission 1)People coming to Christ 2)Sending People into Missions 3)Missions Giving II.Mission Drift

12.  II.Obstacles Or Opportunities

13.  Obstacles

14.  Opportunities!

15.  A.Obstacles Can Help Us Focus II.Obstacles Or Opportunities

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17.  Every Obstacle is An Opportunity For a Miracle!

18.  A.Obstacles Can Help Us Focus B.Opportunities Can Distract Us C.Many Ways To Do Our Mission II.Obstacles Or Opportunities

19.  A.Evaluate B.Repent C.Ask For A New Heart III.Our Response

20.  God has created us for a purpose and we will never feel quite satisfied until we are walking in that purpose. His purpose will bring an everlasting joy even though it may not be the easiest road. Something To Remember