Dec. 31, 2023

First and Last Words - Sermon begins at 14:10 min in video "Till Christ Returns", "The Old Rugged Cross", "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry", "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less", "Be Thou Thy Vision", and "I Can Only Imagine" -  CCLI Streaming License: #22024223Summary: Pastor Dave’s sermon focuses on the first and last words of Jesus in the Bible and their significance. Jesus' first recorded words, spoken at the age of 12, were, "I must be about my father's business" or "in my father's house." Pastor Dave conveys that Jesus' life, encapsulated by the phrases "I must be about my Father’s business" and His last words "It is finished," signifies the beginning of His purposeful commitment and the completion of His divine mission.   It is emphasized that Jesus' commitment to God's will, His understanding of His life's purpose, and His awareness of God's plan were evident in those words. The audience is thus encouraged to reflect on their own lives and consider their assignments and roles in God's business, emphasizing the importance of living according to God's will, speaking His words, and doing things that bring Him pleasure.  The uniqueness of each individuals' gifts, passions, and capacities are highlighted, suggesting that everyone has a specific part to play in God's work and inviting listeners to discern where they are designed to be involved.First and Last Words Sermon Outline Luke 2:41-52, John 14:4, John 19:30I Must be about my Father’s Business:It is Finished:What are you living for? “You are the light of the world”  Matthew 5:14-16 “You were created for good works”  Ephesians 2:10 “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice”   Romans 12:1-2