We exist to: “Help People Know God”

5 Values We Value:

1. Reaching theLost

2. CreatingWorshippers

3. DevelopingDisciples

4. Building theFamily

5. ActivatingDifference Makers

5. ActivatingDifference Makers.

We are called to be difference makers.

Nehemiah 1:3-4 They said to me, “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem has been torn down, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.” When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven.

#1 Difference Makers Experience Holy Discontent.

#2 Difference Makers Start With Prayer.

James 5:16 The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.

#3 Difference Makers Step Out In Faith

When Nehemiah stepped out in faith God stepped in with favor.

Romans 8:31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?

#4 Difference Makers Step Up In Fight

Nehemiah 4:14 Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”

John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

Nehemiah 4 :16 from that day on, half of the men did the work while the other half were equipped with Spears, shields, arrows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah who were building the wall. Those who carry materials did so with one hand and held a weapon with the other. And each of the builders wore his sword at his side while he worked.

#5 Difference Makers Stay On Track

Nehemiah 4:21 We worked early and late, from sunrise to sunset. And half the men were always on guard. 22 I also told everyone living outside the walls to stay in Jerusalem. That way they and their servants could help with guard duty at night and work during the day. 23 During this time, none of us—not I, nor my relatives, nor my servants, nor the guards who were with me—ever took off our clothes. We carried our weapons with us at all times, even when we went for water.

Ephesians 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

#6 Difference Makers Don’t Go Alone!

Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion

#7 Difference Makers Are Available!

The most important ability in the work of the LORD is availability.

1 Corinthians 7:17 Each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them.

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

You have been appointed and anointed to make a difference.