Make A Difference - #5 In Your Community
God has given us everything we need to make a difference in our life, family, church, community, and world.
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Saturday, October 28 - Becky Wilson
Sunday, October 29 - Denise Hansen, Karen Smith
Monday, October 30 - Katrina Joppie
Tuesday, October 31 - Tony Wright, Elaina Nowicke
November 1 - Kevin Doyle, Elesha Smith
November 4 - Brian & Jenny Krauss
Sunday, October 29 - Denise Hansen, Karen Smith
Monday, October 30 - Katrina Joppie
Tuesday, October 31 - Tony Wright, Elaina Nowicke
November 1 - Kevin Doyle, Elesha Smith
November 4 - Brian & Jenny Krauss
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Our theme for the month of October is Make a Difference.
It's pretty simple to understand, but seemingly difficult for people to carry out. It requires a desire to reorganize one's life around kingdom priorities, and a willingness to live life with an eternal perspective and not an earthly one.
It's pretty simple to understand, but seemingly difficult for people to carry out. It requires a desire to reorganize one's life around kingdom priorities, and a willingness to live life with an eternal perspective and not an earthly one.
Matthew 5:14-16
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14 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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We've been looking at a saying by Pastor Greg Mattee this month..."God has to do something in you before He can do something through you."
So far in our series we've learned about making a difference in our life, our family, our church, our world....and now today, our community.
So far in our series we've learned about making a difference in our life, our family, our church, our world....and now today, our community.
Last Sunday we hosted key leaders from J-Life Africa. They tied the thoughts of this series together through their teaching, life, stories, and ministry examples.
When people put their faith in Jesus they are SAVED. They become a new creation with a new IDENTITY.
If genuine, this will be demonstrated by a CHANGED lifestyle which has the PRIORITY of honoring God and helping people.
They intentionally seek to make disciples in their church and in their community.
When people put their faith in Jesus they are SAVED. They become a new creation with a new IDENTITY.
If genuine, this will be demonstrated by a CHANGED lifestyle which has the PRIORITY of honoring God and helping people.
They intentionally seek to make disciples in their church and in their community.
Today our final thought is about making a difference in our community.
Community is the place where we work, go to school, socialize, enjoy life, travel, and anywhere that we encounter others outside of the body of Christ.
We are talking about making a spiritual difference in someone's life, not just helping society in some meaningful way.
We see Peter and John do this in Acts 3. They made a real difference in the life of a single person in their community. In the process of doing good to this man, they found a way to present the Gospel to him.
Community is the place where we work, go to school, socialize, enjoy life, travel, and anywhere that we encounter others outside of the body of Christ.
We are talking about making a spiritual difference in someone's life, not just helping society in some meaningful way.
We see Peter and John do this in Acts 3. They made a real difference in the life of a single person in their community. In the process of doing good to this man, they found a way to present the Gospel to him.
This is an example of what we've been learning in Matthew 5:14-16. Jesus taught that our changed life would produce "good deeds" which will not only help people, but spiritually impact them as well.
If it is truly your desire to make a difference in your community, then we'll look at 4 very practical actions we can take.
God is the only one who will make the spiritual difference if we act as His faithful spiritual delivery person!
Ephesians 2:10
If it is truly your desire to make a difference in your community, then we'll look at 4 very practical actions we can take.
God is the only one who will make the spiritual difference if we act as His faithful spiritual delivery person!
Ephesians 2:10
Ephesians 2:10
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10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
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These 4 actions will formulate a practical strategy whereby God can use you to Make A Difference.
First Action - PRAYER
Colossians 4:2-4
2 creative ways:
1. Prayer Walking
2. Standing in the Gap
First Action - PRAYER
Colossians 4:2-4
2 creative ways:
1. Prayer Walking
2. Standing in the Gap
Colossians 4:2-4
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2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4 Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4 Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
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Second Action - CARE
Acts 9:36
Books by Pastor Steve Sjogren in Cincinnati, Ohio: Conspiracy of Kindness and 101 Ways to Reach Your Community
Acts 9:36
Books by Pastor Steve Sjogren in Cincinnati, Ohio: Conspiracy of Kindness and 101 Ways to Reach Your Community
Acts of the Apostles 9:36
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36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
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Third Action - SHARE
Matthew 28:16-20
Article: 25 Simple Ways to Be Missional in Your Neighborhood
Matthew 28:16-20
Article: 25 Simple Ways to Be Missional in Your Neighborhood
Matthew 28:16-20
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16 Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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Fourth Action - DARE
2 Timothy 2:2
2 Timothy 2:2
2 Timothy 2:2
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2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
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One way or another, you will make a spiritual difference in the lives of those who encounter you on their life's journey. Someone is following you!
1. You will be a NEGATIVE example of a Christ-follower.
2. You will be a NEUTRAL example of a Christ-follower.
3. You will be a NOBEL example of a Christ-follower
Matthew 5:14-16
1. You will be a NEGATIVE example of a Christ-follower.
2. You will be a NEUTRAL example of a Christ-follower.
3. You will be a NOBEL example of a Christ-follower
Matthew 5:14-16
Matthew 5:14-16
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14 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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