What does a basketball-playing goat have to do with your life's purpose?

 

In this week's message from our HOTLWOOD sermon series — where we find God's truth in the movies — we dive into the animated film Goat and discover that the biggest life isn't built by chasing your dreams. It's built by surrendering to God.

 

Will the Goat wasn't supposed to be a roarball star. Nobody thought a goat could compete at that level. But he dared to dream big — and that's exactly what God asks of us. Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that God "is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think." Our dreams are small. His are not.

 

In this sermon, we explore:

Why getting what you want often leaves you miserable — and what to chase instead

How God uses ordinary people (Joseph, Moses, David, Mary — and maybe you) for extraordinary purposes

Why fear is the #1 dream killer — and what God's Word says to do about it

The difference between building your kingdom and building His A simple daily prayer that can completely change the direction of your life

 

Whether you're holding tightly to your own plans or wondering if God has something more for you, this message is an invitation to trade your dream for something far greater.

Challenge of the week: Before your feet hit the floor each morning, pray this: "Lord, interrupt my plans with Yours."

--- Part of our HOTLWOOD summer series — finding God's truth in the movies.