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2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (ESV) 16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

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Page 1: 16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (ESV)16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

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LIVING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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Introduction

Theme for 2015

“Fulfilling the Great Commission”

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Introduction

Jan-Mar 2015Sermon Series - Living in Light of Eternity

“in the world, but not of the world’

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IntroductionJan-Mar 2015Sermon Series - Living in Light of Eternity

“in the world, but not of the world”

Mar-Oct 2015Fulfilling the Great Commission

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Main Idea

As Christ followers, we are called to live with

an eternal perspective that affects our

priorities and actions.

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Outline

Living in Light of Eternity means: I. Living for what lasts II. Living by avoiding earthly distractions

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I. Living for what lasts

17 For this light momentary affliction is

preparing for us an eternal weight of

glory beyond all comparison

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I. Living for what lasts

18 as we look not to the things that are seen

but to the things that are unseen. For

the things that are seen are transient, but

the things that are unseen are eternal.

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II. Living by avoiding earthly distractions

18 as we look not to the things that are

seen but to the things that are unseen. For

the things that are seen are transient,

but the things that are unseen are eternal.

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Upcoming SermonsLiving with Kingdom Values

• God’s Sovereignty – God is in charge

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• Finding Pleasure in Him - God is our Joy

• Turning Weakness to Strength – God is our Strength

Living Avoiding Earthly Distractions

Too Busy for God

Too Worried to be who God

intends for you to be

Too Focused on Relationships

Too in Love with Money