As Francis Chan approached his final days as pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, he preached the sermons a pastor gives who is concerned for his flock and knows he has precious few times left to speak into their lives. One of Chan's final sermons at the church was It's God's Party, Not Yours (originally titled "The Purpose of Your Life").

This week we also feature:

• Featured Illustration: Accepting Jesus Means Firing the Committee in Our Heart
• Skills Article: The Dress of Thought, by Haddon Robinson
• Video Illustration: Armor of God

Preaching Christ,

Brian Larson
Editor, PreachingToday.com
blarson@christianitytoday.com

Craig Brian Larson is the pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago and author and editor of numerous books, including The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching (Zondervan). He blogs on Knowing God and His Ways at craigbrianlarson.com.