Restart Your Purpose

Pastor Joseph Aranza

August 31, 2025

Main Idea

The core message revolved around the understanding that we were made by God and for God. Pastor Joseph stressed that life gains meaning only when we recognize that our purpose is to glorify God. He encouraged us to shift our mindset from seeking our own plans to seeking God's will for our lives. By presenting ourselves as living sacrifices, we find true peace and fulfillment. The sermon highlighted the need to ask Kingdom Questions, which help us align our decisions with God's purpose. Ultimately, it was about recognizing our identity as bearers of God's image and realizing that our deepest longings can only be satisfied through a relationship with Him.

Scripture References

Colossians 1:16, Romans 12:1, Psalm 139:14, Jeremiah 1:5, Genesis 1:27

What does it mean to you to be created for God's purpose?

How can we identify areas in our lives where we are seeking our own plans instead of God's?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can asking Kingdom Questions change our decision-making?

What steps can we take to present our lives as living sacrifices to God?

How does the story of David Livingstone inspire you to pursue your own calling?

Summary

In the sermon, Pastor Joseph emphasized that we were created by God for His glory, not the other way around. He used the analogy of a stuffed dog to illustrate how we often perceive God as existing to serve our desires, instead of recognizing that we exist to fulfill His purpose. Pastor Joseph reminded us that true satisfaction comes from living in alignment with God's plan for our lives. He urged us to surrender our own agendas and embrace our role in God's story, which leads to freedom, joy, and fulfillment. The message included the powerful example of David Livingstone, who chose to abandon a successful medical career to serve God in Africa, teaching us about the importance of prioritizing our calling over personal comfort.