DIFFERENCE MAKER 2, 3-29-26, Lead Pastor Jeff Aenk, New Hope Christian Church
The Greatest Difference we can make in a Person's Life,
is to Love them enough to Lead them to Jesus,
so He can Transform their Broken Lives & Our Broken Lives in the Process.
John 13:34-35 - 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Luke 5:17-26 - 17 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. 18 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19 When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.
20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” 21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” 25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
John 8:12 - When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Matthew 5:14a - You are the light of the world.
*When People are in Darkness or Hurting, Broken, In Tension, Trouble, or Transition, is when they are often Most Open to Seeking & Finding the Light & Hope in Jesus. *Let’s Bring them to Jesus, or Bring Jesus to them!
*When you Pray with Someone who’s Hurting, You Bring Jesus Right there in the Middle of You 2 Together in that Place or Room @ that Moment, & He’s Powerful!!! Just Think of the Possibilities!!!
Here’s What I Want us To Do this WEEK
1. Write the Name of Someone You Know Who’s Hurting & Reach Out & Encourage them, Pray With Them, Connect or Re-Connect them with Jesus, & Invite them Join you in Church Next Sunday for Easter.
NAME: _________________________
2. Pray & Give Out 5 or More Invite Cards this Week to Easter Apr 5.
3. Log into Your Facebook & Instagram, & Share our Digital New Hope Easter Invite.
is to Love them enough to Lead them to Jesus,
so He can Transform their Broken Lives & Our Broken Lives in the Process.
John 13:34-35 - 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Luke 5:17-26 - 17 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. 18 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19 When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.
20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” 21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” 25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
John 8:12 - When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Matthew 5:14a - You are the light of the world.
*When People are in Darkness or Hurting, Broken, In Tension, Trouble, or Transition, is when they are often Most Open to Seeking & Finding the Light & Hope in Jesus. *Let’s Bring them to Jesus, or Bring Jesus to them!
*When you Pray with Someone who’s Hurting, You Bring Jesus Right there in the Middle of You 2 Together in that Place or Room @ that Moment, & He’s Powerful!!! Just Think of the Possibilities!!!
Here’s What I Want us To Do this WEEK
1. Write the Name of Someone You Know Who’s Hurting & Reach Out & Encourage them, Pray With Them, Connect or Re-Connect them with Jesus, & Invite them Join you in Church Next Sunday for Easter.
NAME: _________________________
2. Pray & Give Out 5 or More Invite Cards this Week to Easter Apr 5.
3. Log into Your Facebook & Instagram, & Share our Digital New Hope Easter Invite.