Make a Difference - 1

Most people I know want to live a life of significance. Unfortunately, many of them aren't really sure what that means. It involves more than fame and fortune; it involves making a difference. How do you go about doing that? In spite of tremendous opposition, the early church made an impact through a commitment to social action, holiness, discipleship and evangelism. So how does that apply to our lives today?
One thing we can do is share with others what Jesus has done for us, and let them know how they too, can have a relationship with him. If we give others a chance to respond to the gospel, and not just a slick sales pitch, they will experience the life-changing power of Jesus first hand.
We've got a story to tell the world. It's a message that truly can make a difference in people's lives, a difference that will last forever. So, we must be careful how we share our message. If we come across like religious bullies we may drive people away and they'll never hear what we have to say. But if we don't take the initiative to tell others, how else will they hear the gospel? The only way we can achieve the right balance is to be sensitive to the leading of the Spirit, focus on telling others about Jesus, and then let them respond. That’s how Philip shared his faith with the Ethiopian. Philip teaches us that sharing our faith is not confrontation, it's communication. It's connecting with another person so that we can help them connect with Christ. We have an upcoming series which will show us the importance of sharing our faith in such a way as to attract unbelievers instead of “scaring them off”. Hope you will join us beginning October 24th.

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