You Were Driven Here Is Here Where You

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You Were Driven Here: Is “Here” Where You Need To Be? Larry Cline -

You Were Driven Here: Is “Here” Where You Need To Be? Larry Cline - Hardin Valley Church of Christ - 3/19/17

Drive “to guide, to control, to direct” What is the driving force in your

Drive “to guide, to control, to direct” What is the driving force in your life?

Five Common Motivators

Five Common Motivators

1. Many People Are DRIVEN By Guilt We are products of our past, but

1. Many People Are DRIVEN By Guilt We are products of our past, but we don’t have to be prisoners of it. God’s purposes are not limited by our past.

 • A murderer named Moses became a trusted leader. • A coward named

• A murderer named Moses became a trusted leader. • A coward named Gideon became a courageous hero. • A blasphemer named Saul became the mighty apostle Paul.

2. Many People Are DRIVEN By Resentment & Anger Some clam up & some

2. Many People Are DRIVEN By Resentment & Anger Some clam up & some blow up… both are unhealthy & unhelpful.

Let go of bitterness! Those who have hurt you in the past can’t continue

Let go of bitterness! Those who have hurt you in the past can’t continue to hurt you UNLESS you hold on to the pain through resentment.

3. Many People Are DRIVEN By Fear is a self imposed prison that will

3. Many People Are DRIVEN By Fear is a self imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be.

4. Many People Are DRIVEN By Materialism The misconception is that having more will

4. Many People Are DRIVEN By Materialism The misconception is that having more will make me happier, more important, and more secure. All three ideas are untrue

5. Many People Are DRIVEN By The Need For Approval Those who follow the

5. Many People Are DRIVEN By The Need For Approval Those who follow the crowd usually get lost in it.

One sure key to failure in this life and the next is to try

One sure key to failure in this life and the next is to try to please everyone.

No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and

No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.

Purposefully Driven!

Purposefully Driven!

Knowing Your Purpose: 1. gives meaning to your life. 2. focuses & simplifies your

Knowing Your Purpose: 1. gives meaning to your life. 2. focuses & simplifies your life. 3. motivates your life. 4. prepares you for eternity.

Two Questions First, “What did you do with My Son, Jesus? ” Second, “What

Two Questions First, “What did you do with My Son, Jesus? ” Second, “What did you do with what I gave you? ”