Oct 26, 2025.

This powerful exploration of 1 Peter 4:7-11 challenges us to reframe our entire existence around a single, transformative question: What are we truly living for? The message confronts us with the sobering reality that 'the end of all things is near'—not to frighten us, but to focus us on what eternally matters. We're reminded that life is but a vapor, appearing briefly before vanishing away, yet so often we consume ourselves with worries and pursuits that hold no lasting value. The sermon beautifully unpacks five essential practices for living a life that glorifies God: maintaining eternal perspective, engaging in continual prayer, prioritizing fervent love, serving as faithful stewards, and relying on His strength. What's particularly striking is the concept of the 'manifold grace of God'—illustrated through the unexpected metaphor of a plumbing manifold, showing how God's grace flows from one source but expresses itself uniquely through each believer to meet diverse needs. The Westminster Catechism's declaration that 'the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever' becomes not just theological doctrine but a practical roadmap for daily living. We're challenged to evaluate everything we give time and attention to through the lens of eternity, to transform our self-centered internal dialogue into continuous communion with God, and to recognize that doing the right things without love renders them meaningless. This message calls us to live in such a way that the only explanation for our lives is God Himself.