If I Wake Before I Die Pt. 1

Pastor Jeff Vines opens his new series "Awakenings," inspired by a study of people over 90 asked what they'd do differently: reflect more, risk more, and do things that would be remembered. Using Jesus' parable of the rich fool from Luke 12, he urges listeners to stop stockpiling and truly reflect on what matters, pointing to the cross as the ultimate symbol of reflection—where sin is forgiven and believers are clothed in Christ's righteousness, bringing eternal life that begins now.

Jeff then turns to the theme of risk, sharing a vivid childhood story of daringly reclaiming confiscated "corkball" equipment from his school principal, and recalling his fearful but life-changing decision to travel to Africa in 1985. He challenges listeners, especially young people, to stop living safe, mediocre lives shaped by what others expect, and instead risk everything to follow God's call, insisting that true abundant life—as Jesus promised in John 10:10—requires stepping beyond comfort and fear.

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