The Challenge to Excel: Priorities 1Thessalonians 4 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

Scripture

• 1 Thessalonians 4

About this sermon

Even as a child, Jim Irwin had a dream of going to the moon. His chosen career path took him there as he first became an Air Force test pilot, then an astronaut. He flew with Apollo 15, and on July 26, 1971, Jim Irwin fulfilled his dream of walking on the moon. Yet, while he was standing on the moon looking back at what he called a "blue marble," Irwin felt the presence of God like never before in his life. It was an experience that literally changed him. He left the space program and devoted himself to the calling of telling people about the transforming power of Jesus Christ. By the time of his death in 1991, Jim Irwin had told countless people about Christ. Many people came to hear and believe what Jim Irwin so regularly said, "Jesus walking on the earth is more important than man walking on the moon." Serving the Lord in the way we that he could was a priority to Jim and it should be our priority, too. In this message we continue to examine important priorities for the Christian. We also address the issue of meditating on Scripture and walking with God so that you can excel in your Christian life and be the best Christian you can be. This message was preached on Sunday night, April 11, 2021, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.