Chapter 9: I Will Make a Difference

The Jeremiah Lanphier Story BURDENED FOR GOD TO MOVE COMMITTED HIMSELF TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Biblical Basis for Making a Difference (Acts 6:8-8:4) 1.We must be full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:5, 10; 7:55)

The Biblical Basis for Making a Difference (Acts 6:8-8:4) 2. We must be noticeably different. (Acts 6:15)

The Biblical Basis for Making a Difference (Acts 6:8-8:4) 3. We must be bold witnesses for Christ. (Acts 7:1-2)

I WILL IN REVIEW I will have the attitude of Christ and put other church members before my wants and desires.

I WILL IN REVIEW I will gladly participate in corporate worship with my fellow church members as long as I am physically able.

I WILL IN REVIEW I will get involved in a group or a class so that I might grow spiritually together with others, and so that I might be accountable to them.

I WILL IN REVIEW I will go and share the gospel with others in words and deeds, and not be ashamed of my Savior.

I WILL IN REVIEW I will give abundantly and joyfully, recognizing that God is the owner of all things I currently steward.

I WILL IN REVIEW I will participate in the life of my church because God leads me to do so, not because I feel compelled to please people and overcommit.

I WILL IN REVIEW I will focus on what Christ has done for me, and not on the flaws of my church, its leaders, or its members.

I WILL IN REVIEW I will pray that God will use me as an instrument to revive His church, for His name, and His glory.

It is time for church members to become a part of a movement where self is sacrificed and the body of Christ is strengthened. It is time to seek to bring glory to God through His church. It is time for a real revival of the hearts of the church members. (Rainer, 109)

So, beginning this movement, become the type of church member who will be used by God to be an instrument of movement of revival in our churches. Listen to Him carefully. Follow Him obediently. (Rainer, 109)