Sermon Series: Begins September 14, 2014 (and will run for 7 weeks)

Studies and Readings: Begin Sept. 21 (and will run for 6 weeks).  Join a small group using the Connection Card at church or see the Learn-Grow-Serve Opportunities webpage.

Book: Available in the Wesley Church office (and the kindle version can be purchased online). Updated version of The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For?, by Rick Warren. 

42 Readings: Begin (Day 1) on Sept. 21. 

Daily Video and Audio Messages from Pastor Rick Warren: There are 42 short (3 minute) videos and 42 longer audio messages (35 minutes to an hour). These go along with the 42 readings from the book. (For example, see http://purposedriven.com/day1/.) More links are listed below.

Overview of the book: "The most basic question everyone faces in life is Why am I here? What is my purpose? Self-help books suggest that people should look within, at their own desires and dreams, but Rick Warren says the starting place must be with God and his eternal purposes for each life. Real meaning and significance comes from understanding and fulfilling God's purposes for putting us on earth."

This 10th anniversary edition (10 years after the first release of The Purpose Driven Life), with emphasis on the question What on Earth Am I Here For? is the life-message of Rick Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Church. Written in a captivating devotional style, the book is divided into 42 short chapters (six weeks) that can be read as a daily devotional, studied by small groups, and used by churches for discipleship and spiritual growth.

Links to the Daily Video and Audio Messages

What On Earth Am I Here For?

DAY 1 (Sept. 21) It All Starts with God
DAY 2 (Sept. 22) You Are Not an Accident
DAY 3 (...) What Drives Your Life?
DAY 4 Made to Last Forever
DAY 5 Seeing Life from God's View
DAY 6 Life Is a Temporary Assignment
DAY 7 The Reason for Everything

PURPOSE #1: You Were Planned for God's Pleasure

DAY 8 (Sept. 28) Planned for God's Pleasure 

DAY 9 What Makes God Smile?
DAY 10 The Heart of Worship
DAY 11 Becoming Best Friends with God
DAY 12 Developing Your Friendship with God
DAY 13 Worship That Pleases God
DAY 14 When God Seems Distant

PURPOSE #2: You Were Formed for God's Family 

DAY 15 (Oct. 5) Formed for God's Family

DAY 16 What Matters Most
DAY 17 A Place to Belong
DAY 18 Experiencing Life Together
DAY 19 Cultivating Community
DAY 20 Restoring Broken Fellowship
DAY 21 Protecting Your Church

PURPOSE #3: You Were Created to Become Like Christ

DAY 22 (Oct. 12) Created to Become Like Christ
DAY 23 How We Grow
DAY 24 Transformed by Truth
DAY 25 Transformed by Trouble
DAY 26 Growing through Temptation
DAY 27 Defeating Temptation
DAY 28 It Takes Time

PURPOSE #4: You Were Shaped for Serving God 

DAY 29 (Oct. 19) Accepting Your Assignment 

DAY 30 Shaped for Serving God
DAY 31 Understanding Your Shape
DAY 32 Using What God Gave You
DAY 33 How Real Servants Act
DAY 34 Thinking Like a Servant
DAY 35 God's Power in Your Weakness

PURPOSE #5 You Were Made for a Mission

DAY 36 (Oct. 26) Made for a Mission
DAY 37 Sharing Your Life Message
DAY 38 Becoming a World-Class Christian

DAY 39 Balancing Your Life
DAY 40 Living with Purpose
DAY 41 The Envy Trap  
DAY 42 (Nov. 1) The People-Pleaser Trap 

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