The Life You're Losing | James 4:13-17 | Book of James

Are you drifting through life or living with eternal purpose? In this powerful message from James 4:13-17, Pastor John challenges us to stop buying into the lie of "personal comfort" and start living for God’s glory. We often live under the illusion of control, but scripture reminds us that our life is a fleeting mist that can vanish in an instant. Learn how to identify the "ditches" of living in the past or waiting for "someday" so you can fully surrender your future to the Lord. Don't reach the end of your journey with nothing but a collection of seashells to show your Creator; discover how to trade your plans for a life that truly matters for eternity. ABOUT CROSSLIFE CHURCH CrossLife is a dynamic group of people of all ages who are seeking to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ in a challenging and ever-changing world. With three locations across the Orlando, Florida area, we'd love to welcome you on a Sunday! Find locations, service times, information about our ministries, and more about CrossLife Church at https://crosslifechurch.com/. CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossLifeFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosslifefl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwhzBpQowtx8eSTdXaT7xJg Have a question? We'd love to help! Contact us using this form and a member of our team will gladly get in touch with you: https://crosslifechurch.com/contact. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Childhood Lessons on Luxury 01:34 – The Illusion of the Upgrade 04:53 – The Sermon That Changed Everything 06:41 – The Tragedy of Collecting Shells 10:16 – A Clarion Call from James 11:14 – The Warning Against Control 12:54 – Comfort vs. Control 15:33 – Life Is a Fleeting Vapor 18:41 – The Two Ditches of Life 22:33 – The Power of Surrender 25:55 – Your Life Is Assigned by God 27:52 – Two Outcomes for Every Life 30:02 – The Sin of Doing Nothing 32:50 – Regrets and Risks of Faith 34:18 – What Is Your Life? 38:34 – A Prayer of Surrender #James4 #LifeAsVapor #DontWasteYourLi