The ultimate purpose for missional living, giving, and going is not the alleviation of human suffering, the fight for real justice in society, or even the rescue of souls from an eternity in Hell. Those purposes, however Biblical, noble, and right are subordinate to the even higher purpose of the glory and honor of Christ, that “the earth might be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14).

Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Destinations
Scripture: Revelation 5

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For the Glory of God

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There is an extremely low probability that being the type of missional person God commands you to be will result in you giving up your life in death. But there is a 100% guarantee that being the missional type of person God commands you to be will require you to give up your life in life. We can persevere in mission trusting in the promise of better things ahead!

Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Destinations
Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-34

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The Promise of Better Things

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To complete what is lacking in the afflictions of Jesus means embodying the self-giving love of Christ to the world—to be spent, to give ourselves away, to be broken bread and poured out wine in person to those who need it.

Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Destinations
Scripture: Colossians 1:23b-29

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Completing What is Lacking

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God is love. It is essential to his nature. From it he created the world, gave himself to redeem it, and makes room in his heart for you. As we think about “missions” or “outreach,” none of it makes any ultimate sense, and there is no real driving force behind it—it is even impossible to do—apart from agape. The Gospel is both our pattern and our power.

Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Destinations
Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

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The Love of God in the Soul of Man

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