The sermon by Brian Birdow discusses the purpose of living from a Christian perspective, emphasizing that life should be dedicated to glorifying God rather than pursuing pleasure, popularity, or possessions. Significant scripture references include Philippians 1:21-23, which highlights living for Christ as integral to a meaningful life. The message encourages individuals to reflect on their true purpose and prioritize their spiritual commitments.

1. What is our purpose for living?
by
Brian Birdow
Sermon text: Philippians 1:21-23
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2. Objective of Lesson
1.To answer what is our purpose for
living.
2.If we are not living for the right
purpose then what are we living
for?

3. What is the Christian’s
purpose?
• Philippians 1:21-23 …turn with me please…
• Philippians 3:12-16…turn with me please…
• Isaiah 43:6 Everyone who is called by My name,
and whom I have created for My glory, Whom I
have formed, even whom I have made.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether, then you eat or
drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of
God.

4. Some people live for
pleasure
• Luke 15:11 …turn with me please…
• Ecclesiates 11:9 Rejoice, young man, during your
childhood, and let your heart be pleasant during the
days of young manhood. And follow the impulses of
your heart and the desires of your eyes. Yet know
that God will bring you to judgment for all these things.
• Hebrews 11:24-25 …turn with me please…
• Do NOT allow pleasure to become our GOD!

5. Some people live for
popularity
• Mark 15:1-15 …turn with me please…
• John 19:12 From then on pilate sought to
release him, but the Jews cried out, “If you
release this man, you are not Caesar’s
friend. Everyone who makes himself a king
opposes Caesar.
• Acts 12:20-23 …turn with me please…

6. Some people live for
possessions
• Luke 12:13-21 …turn with me please…
• 1 Timothy 6:7-10 For we have brought nothing into the world, so
we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and
covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to
get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and
harmful desires which punch men into ruin and destruction.
• For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by
longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced
themselves with many griefs.
• Mark 8:36 For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world,
and lose (forfeit) his own soul?

7. The Christian life
• Is one that is dedicated to Christ—Romans
6:16f
• Romans 12:1— I beseech you therefore,
brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present
your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable
unto God, which is your reasonable service.
• Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and
to die is gain.