Words of Life|Pastor Balan Swaminathan|HIPM

1. Having less helps us to focus on things that are precious and of priority.

2. Minimalism teaches that Real wealth is not money or accumulating possession, it is relationships, love, faith, impact, adding value and helping others.

3. Minimalism teaches that Contentment cannot be obtained from wealth, contentment is through our godliness and by rejoicing in the Lord.

4. Minimalism teaches the "Richness of Giving"

5. Minimalism helps Spiritual Growth.

"Our true value is discovered when we live with the purpose of serving God and others, leaving a lasting legacy by making a positive impact on the lives around us, and embracing the hope of eternity, free from the fear of death and the grief of loss." After listening to this sermon, answer the following six questions.

1. What is your Generic Purpose based on your call?

2. What is your unique purpose based on your gifting?

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How do we fulfill the mission that God has entrusted us with.

- Church has a responsibility.

- I have a responsibility, you all have a responsibility

- I have a role to play, you all have a role to play

- Each one has something to do, we can't deny, we can't relax, we can't hide without doing what we are called to do.

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Today Jesus is calling you to

- Come to Him and get enough rest

- He is with us, talks to us and takes care of us

- Work with Him by taking His yoke

- He wants you to watch what He did and do what He did

- Learn from Him - His simplicity, humility, compassion and the way He valued people.

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We are called as Kingdom builders to build the Kingdom of God. We are not building an earthly kingdom, we are building a spiritual kingdom. We are not building buildings, we are building lives. The citizens of the kingdom are the most valuable asset. The kingdom will be fully built when the last citizen is added to this kingdom.

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1. Legacy Builders must be grateful for this life. They don't complain, don't cry over what they don’t have, but be thankful for what is given

2. Legacy Builders must put others first, Christ followers are legacy builders and they must have a heart not to expect reward from people, but instead continue to care for others and their interests.

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Ships are built to stay longer and stronger during adversities. So do marriages. work together building stronger relationships. Here are the five tools to build long lasting relationships in marriage.

1. Choice - Be careful to make the right choice

2. Commitment – Make commitment to each other in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health as long as we both shall live

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- God is calling us to build bridge with people that connects, not walls that disconnect.

- As Jesus did we must build bridge with the lost, disconnected and the disappointed.

- Our connection with people must invite non-Christians to come to Christ.

How can we become faith builders? We need to learn from the faith builders Bible talks about. Here are the six truths we learn about faith builders.
1. Faith Builders See what Others don't See
2. Faith Builders are Louder than the Crowd
3. Faith Builders Act when everyone retracts

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Problems help you to face the real you. You don't meet him or her otherwise. You never get a chance to watch the real you from a distance until then. Problems expose the real you.

Every circumstance a Christian faces in life, good or bad, has been designed by God for his benefit, so he/she should face them “in Christ” and rejoice in and thank God for them.

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