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Central Christian Church

We Are Older and Wiser, Now What?

Generational wisdom, experience and example are essential and invaluable. What are we modeling?

Locations & Times

3010 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, USA

Sunday 7:00 AM

We Are Older and Wiser, Now What?

Serve – Love – Respect. First with God; then with one another.

Ephesians 5:21

Titus 2:2-3, Titus 2:7

Generational wisdom, experience and example are essential and invaluable. What are we modeling?

“There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person … If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never dream of.”

Mr. Fred Rogers

Don’t just leave a legacy, live a God-honoring legacy every day! Are we?

“I wish I had built something the people would marvel over centuries from now – now that’s worth living for.”

William Lamb ‘Lord Melbourne’
British Prime Minister

What are we building that’s worth living for? Temporal or Eternal?

1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Corinthians 3:11-13

“Children will invariably talk, eat, walk, think, respond and act like their parents. Give them a target to shoot at. Give them a goal to work toward.”

Billy Graham

2 Timothy 1:5

“Nearly half of all Americans who accept Jesus do so before reaching age 13; 64% do so by the age of 18.”

George Barna

Are we giving others anything to truly believe in…eternally?

What are we building that’s worth living for? Temporal or Eternal?

What legacy are we leaving? Is it God-Honoring? If not, what must change?

Numbers 14:18

2 Kings 10:30

Job 42:16

Don’t just leave a legacy, live a God-honoring legacy every day! Are we?

Case Study: King David & King Solomon

1 Kings 2:1-4

Ecclesiastes 2:4-11

Ecclesiastes 12:13

What legacy are we leaving? Is it God-Honoring? If not, what must change?

Don’t just leave a legacy, live a God-honoring legacy every day! How?

Imitate Jesus BY integrating Him into our daily life! Do we?

1 Corinthians 11:1

Invest in others BY illustrating Jesus’ character and conduct in our life. Are we?

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Live in a way that honors God. Be an example. Be Jesus.

Imagine eternity BY impressing on others our eternal goal. Will we?

2 Timothy 4:7-8

What legacy are we leaving? Temporal or Eternal? Is it God-Honoring? If not, what must change?

My Objects of Remembrance and Legacy

Don’t just leave a legacy, live a God - honoring legacy every day!

Imitate Jesus! Invest in Others! Imagine Eternity!

Live in a way that honors God. Be an example. Be Jesus.

Questions to reflect on in your personal quiet time, with the family and/or in your Life Group.

1. Share your understanding of what the message was about.

2. How can we apply and integrate this message into our life?

3. Name a few individuals who have made a positive impact on our life and why?

4. Read Numbers 14:18; 2 Kings 10:30 & Job 42:16. What legacy are we living? Is it GodHonoring? What must change?

5. Read 1 Kings 2:1-4 & Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 & 12:13. What is being communicated and why?

6. Discuss the three listed ways we can leave and GodHonoring legacy? How can we apply them to our life?

Discover Central
On Sunday, Sept 1, we will host a church-wide Discover Central. During both services, our pastors will share the heart and vision of Central as a discussion based sermon. We have some exciting things to share with you and hope you will join us.

Rooted

Rooted is a community experience, where individuals establish firm roots in the Truth of God’s Word through personal study and practicing seven rhythms essential to a healthy relationship with Jesus, and then come together to discuss what they’re learning. Rooted begins Wednesday, Sept 18 and meets each Wednesday at 6:30 PM for 10 weeks. Sign up early; Space is limited. Cost is $30 per person and covers the workbook and a Celebration Dinner at the end of the session. Childcare for infants - 5th grade provided for a one-time fee of $30 per family. Register for Rooted at c3ocala.com/rooted or stop by the table in the courtyard for more information.

http://c3ocala.com/rooted

Life Groups

At Central, we believe we are better together, so don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a small group within our community. Stop by the table in the courtyard or visit c3ocala.com/lifegroups find the group that’s right for you. If you are new to Central, we encourage you to participate in Rooted prior to joining a Life Group.

http://c3ocala.com/lifegroups