John 21:3,15-17 NLT
Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.” “We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night…
…After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”
“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.
Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.
A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.
Matthew 4:19 ESV
And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
THE BIG IDEA:
Because of Easter your past is __________,
Your present is _________,
And your future is _____________!
5 Questions to help you discover your purpose:
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- What am I _________________ at doing?
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NLT
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
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- What do I ____________________ doing?
Psalm 37:4-5 CEB
Enjoy the Lord, and he will give what your heart asks. Commit your way to the Lord! Trust him! He will act.
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- What natural ________________ do I have?
Exodus 31:2-5 NLT
Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze. He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft!
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- What type of ________________ do I have?
Genesis 25:27 NLT
As the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter. He was an outdoorsman, but Jacob had a quiet temperament, preferring to stay at home.
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- How have my ______________ changed me?
Romans 8:28 NLT
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
God can take the mess in your life and bring a message out of it.
He can take the test in your life and create a testimony out of it.
He can take a crisis and show Christ through it.
GOD DOESN’T WASTE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE!
Rick Warren