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  (CLIP) LIVING FOR CHRIST ALONE AND FINISHING WELL
  by K.P. Yohannan
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Summary: This sermon emphasizes the importance of making Jesus the
purpose of our lives, falling in love with Him, and aligning our actions
with His will to bring Him joy. It encourages daily engagement with
Scripture, prioritizing love for Jesus above all else, and making
decisions that honor Him. The speaker shares a sobering story about the
challenges faced by young people in ministry, highlighting the need for
perseverance and dedication to walking with Christ despite difficulties.

Topics: "Purpose in Christ", "Perseverance in Faith"
Scripture References: Matthew 22:37, John 14:15, Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Timothy 4:7

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This sermon emphasizes the importance of making Jesus the purpose of our
lives, falling in love with Him, and aligning our actions with His will
to bring Him joy. It encourages daily engagement with Scripture,
prioritizing love for Jesus above all else, and making decisions that
honor Him. The speaker shares a sobering story about the challenges
faced by young people in ministry, highlighting the need for
perseverance and dedication to walking with Christ despite difficulties.

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CONTENT
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The way what somebody told me long ago about culture in this country, or
your friends and behaviors, and whatever they do, it will all be
changing, but make Jesus your purpose in life. Fall in love with him. Do
everything keeping in mind what is he asking me, and I don't want to do
anything that make him sad, and I want to be his, and I'm glad they
found their journey and walking with Christ.

So what do I want you to hear from me? One, just like Gisela did back in
Germany, just as it was for me on the other side of the globe, somebody
telling me, never stop reading the scripture, every day see Jesus and
love him more than life, anything and anyone in the world. I would
encourage you to make decisions for your life. And can I say something
that is not very nice? So far I've been saying nice things, I think.

When I was in college in Dallas, Texas, Dallas Seminary was just few,
maybe 20 minutes from my college, Criswell College, and Dr. Hendricks,
Howard Hendricks, one of the most brilliant godly professor, I mean, so
real human being, so sober, and one time I heard him speak that
frightened me to death. He said for 40 years he kept a diary of young
people that he taught and mentored, those who got graduate, post-
graduate degrees, and tons of them got PhDs under his tutorship. And he
kept a diary about these individuals.

He said after 40 years, he realized less than 10% survived. I'm talking
people who were even ministry, young people, if it was difficult for
Gisela, if it was difficult for me, it is a million times more difficult
for you, your future.

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/w0eTUGj8394.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/kp-yohannan/clip-living-for-christ-alone-and-finishing-well/
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