We can make a difference
Pastor Tom

Romans 12:1-5

Chapter 12

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. 2 And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith. 4 For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office: 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.

*we please God only when we use our uniqueness God has given us. We are better together.

1 Corinthians 12:14-20

14 For the body is not one member, but many.15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body. 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18 But now hath God set the members each one of them in the body, even as it pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body?
20 But now they are many members, but one body.

1. You are an incredible gift and creation of God designed for a purpose-His purpose
Plasm 139
We were stamped by design.
Ephesians 2:10 (we are Gods pome.)

What do you do that makes God smile? Then do it.
*Are you living out the uniqueness as God created you.

Be apart of something bigger than ourselves.
2. When something becomes unbelievable.

If every one just gave of themselves we all could make a difference.
Acts 2:42-47
Everyone was filled with awe at how all the Christians did something.
Acts 4:32-35, 2Corinthians 8:1-6,
Well I don't have much! I don't have gifts! THAT IS NOT TRUE!!!

Our little bit is what can make a difference read Luke 21:1-4 to see how the little was more then the much.

When life is over will you have done something. 2 Timothy 4:6-8

3. Everyone has something to give and contribute to the team.
You slap God in the face when you say I don't have anything to give.

Video from Australia-
Pay attention to the mom.

Makes everything you worry about seem pathetic.

I will do my part Can you do your part?

4. With God, "your something" is always just enough.
Its
Our friendliness
Our gifts
Our something
Our time
Our compassion
Our unity
Our willingness
That can make a difference to our community.

5. What could God do if we all did SOMETHING?

Gods will

Discover Gods uniqueness for your life so that His will would be accomplished?

Psa 23
1 Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.

For the sheep the shepherd is the one that guides them. He leads them.

God is the one who is my shepherd. He will provide everything that I need.

I am completely satisfied with you and you wellbeing.

I want to find rest in you lord. I know you are near by.

Lord you cause my life to return. I need restoration. Full life.

You lead me to walk in the ways of the Righteousness.

God you was with me in my time of need.

Walk with me Eric I am here just wanting for you-God

A pronoun shift in vs 4 from He to you.

Living in the not yet. Lord I want you to rescue me and my family from this life.

God carries a big stick.

The lord is our host that provides.

Love and goodness will chase you.

I will live in the house of the Lord! Will you?