Notes from the Sermon

This week's segment of Recalculate is titled Designed to Influence. 

Matthew 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 

What would the world be there without mothers? Mothers have an unbelievable influence on this world. They hold unbelievable joys and carry unbelievable burdens. 

Christians are also designed to be an influence on this world. Our light gives light to everyone in the house - Christian and non Christian. 

Add your influence to what you give. You were not saved just so you could go to Heaven. You are called to be an influence. Jesus asks, "What have you done with my grace?"

We are called to go and participate in His redemption of the world. 

You are either an influence or you will be influenced. 

What data influences you and how do you then influence this world? 

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 

Everything we experience sets us up to be an influence on this world - positive and negative. 

We are foolish by nature - but God understands this - do not accept the lie that past foolishness means we can't be an influence. Turn to God and allow God to make changes in your life. 

If you seek God's wisdom, then God will open the doors to adventure and influence. 

Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 

We do not go on these adventures alone. We are designed to go with God. Amen and alleluia!