Message Outline

Leaving a Legacy

Pastor Chris Hodges
Sunday, Feb 14, 2016

John 10:10 TLB: "The thief's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness."

What brings fulfillment?

  • Physical needs.
  • Safety needs.
  • Love needs.
  • Esteem needs.
  • Cognitive needs. (New)
  • Aesthetic needs. (New)
  • Self-actualization needs.
  • Transcendence needs. (New)

Psalm 112:6 - "A righteous man will be remembered forever."

1. Live with integrity.

Proverbs 22:1 NIV: "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold."

2. Serve with intensity.

Mark 9:34-35 NIV: "...on the way (the disciples) had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, 'If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.'"

John 6:27 NIV: "Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life."

3. Give with generosity.

Psalm 112:9 NLT: "They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor."

Proverbs 11:25 NIV: "A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed."

4. Succeed with humility.

Proverbs 29:23 GNT: "Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected."

Proverbs 15:33 TLB: "Humility and reverence for the Lord will make you both wise and honored."

5. Share Christ with urgency.


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