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  LUKE 12:35
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon explores various concepts of life and emphasizes the
importance of a Christ-centered perspective.

Topics: "Concept of Life", "Urgency in Faith"
Scripture References: Matthew 24:42, Luke 12:35, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:2, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Hebrews 12:1, James 4:14, 1 Peter 1:13

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DESCRIPTION
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Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of our concepts of life,
exploring various perspectives such as life as a journey, race, warfare,
game, or joke. He highlights that each concept leads to a different end
goal, urging listeners to consider what their own concept of life is.
Smith points out that Jesus provides a true concept of life, framing it
as 'men waiting for their Lord,' which introduces new boundaries and an
ultimate goal that transcends our immediate sight. This understanding
fosters greater urgency, diligence, and purity in our lives as we await
Christ's return.

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CONTENT
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"YOUR CONCEPT OF LIFE"

Intro: Our concepts of life very important.

I. MANY DIFFERENT CONCEPTS.

A. Life is a journey.

B. Life is a race.

C. Life is a Warfare.

D. Life is a game.

E. Life is a joke.

II. EACH CONCEPT HAS END IN VIEW.

III. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS INSPIRATION OF THE IMMEDIATE; WHAT IS YOUR
CONCEPT OF LIFE?

IV. JESUS GAVE A TRUE CONCEPT: "AS MEN WAITING FOR THEIR LORD."

A. Jesus gives new boundaries to life.

B. Our ultimate goal is out of our sight.

V. HOW THIS CONCEPT EFFECTS ME -

A. Greater urgency.

B. Greater diligence.

C. Greater purity.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/luke-1235/
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