The Church Of Jesus Christ
Living Hope Restoration Branch
Independence, Missouri

“Why We Are” – Priest Andrew Neill
Worship Service – November 10th, 2019
Length 34:41

Previous Sermon by Priest Andrew Neill
On Living Hope Restoration Branch Website: https://www.livinghopebranch.org/sermons/our-unique-ability-to-ask-why/

On YouTube: https://youtu.be/3FkcGNHPseA

Special Music
Elder Bill Barrett – “Spirit Song”
Elder Bill Barrett – “Above All”

Scripture References:
Psalms 95:1-6
Genesis 1:27
II Nephi 1:115

Shortcuts:
Special Music Elder Bill Barrett – “Spirit Song” 00:10
Welcome and Call To Worship – Elder Buck Andrews 02:43
Special Music Elder Bill Barrett – “Above All” 06:28
Sermon Priest Andrew Neill 10:44
Benediction Elder Dayn Cederstrom 33:36

Sermon Focus Points
►We were created to be a “piece” of God, fully self-aware and intelligent .
►Jordan Peterson, a clinical psychologist, believes in evolution, but admits evolution can’t explain everything.
►Adam and Eve were destined to “fall”.
►Everlasting joy only comes in the choosing to do good.
►Happiness should not be confused with joy. Happiness is situational, and temporary. Joy is found in the love of God. Joy is a mindset. Joy is a perspective. Joy is a lifestyle. Joy is eternal, and not according to your circumstances or situation.
►Everyday, we are given a blank canvas through our ability to choose. We can create order as God did, or we can create chaos.
►Our history shows man has created chaos.
►Jesus came to earth to put things back in order, to show us how to live within this amazing universe God built for us, so share in His love and joy.
►We should look upon each day with the goal of contributing to the order of God’s creation and it was good. That is how we acquire joy, to live in the love of God.
►Maimonides was a Jewish Philosoper would believed in order in all things.
►Peter Thiel is an investor and entreprenaur, who believes society has our priorities skewed, we don’t seek God, instead, coveting what others have.
►We should study scriptures and talk with spiritual leaders to see for ourselves if these things are true.
►Set up a process to remind yourself that you are valuable, and God’s intention is to live and joy and love, looking to Him for direction.
►Each of us have a responsibility to share the gospel with a world that is in need of joy.