Fairhaven Baptist Church and College

I. Introduction: The Lie of Boredom A. The Paradoxical Title B. The Two-Fold Purpose of This Message (Your Goals) C. The Scriptural Basis for Urgency II. Purpose in the Present A. Finding Satisfaction in God's Gift (Ecclesiastes) B. The Urgency of Effort C. The Abundant Life (John 10:10) III. Purpose in the Pause A. The Challenge: Fight Youthful Temptations (2 Timothy 2:22) B. The Call to Contentment and Growth C. The Christmas Break Challenge: Be a Better You