Today's message. For the benefit of the ppl who missed service:)
Making an impact on your community - one at a time
The context: Acts 12:24-25
The motive: Acts 15:36-41
Observations:
1. Conflicts are normal (due to different perspectives of people)
2. Life goes on
3. God is sovereign (God is in control)
Keys to making an impact:
1. Don't complain. (be thankful and praise instead)
- antidote: God's presence
- Phil 2: 14-15
2. See potential in differences
3. Look out for underdogs
4. Reach out
- Phil 2:4
What can I do:
1. Be friendly
2. Encourage someone
- 1 Thess 5:11
3. Small acts of kindness
4. Invite them for activities (be inviting but not intrusive)
In everything you do, do it all to Jesus
Matthew 25: 35, 36, 40
Yup, it's a short message and very to the point:)