Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Difference Maker Pt 2 - Discerning the Difference


Pericope: Acts 16: 6-10 6 And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. 8 So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Sermon Text: Acts 16: 10 10 And when Paul[a] had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Sermon Title: The Difference Maker, Pt 2 Discerning the Difference
Review: 1) We are born to make a difference. As Ezekiel was born to make a difference. In order to make a difference you have to have a healthy sense of who you are. 2) In order to make a difference you must speak to the situation (you are a prophetic utterance). 3) You must create an army (New Life is ready to create an Army). 4) In order to make a difference… it is a spiritual endeavor.
Vs 10  And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Point 1: You must be near God to hear God!  Vs 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.
        a. Walk with God.
        aa. Affiliate. Jerimiah 33:3 3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
        bb. Accord. Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place
        cc.  Agree. Amos 3: 3 “Do two walk together,
    unless they have agreed to meet?
Point 2: You must obey God. Vs 8 So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.
        a. Obedience is better than Sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,
Point 3: You must press to the place to Make a Difference. Vs. 10 And when Paul[a] had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.    
        a. Power. Vs 26  and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened.
        b. Philippians jailor. Vs 30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
        c. Church at Phillippe. 

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