Sean Bensley – Palm Sunday

· Have you ever passed by a person with a sign that says, “NEED HELP or NEED FOOD” and thought… man I hope someone gets him something to eat. Or a co-worker that’s clearly going through a rough time and you pray, God please send someone to help him.

The person you’re hoping and praying for is YOU!

Matthew 14:13-16 (NLT)

As soon as Jesus heard the news that John the Baptist had been beheaded, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. That evening the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”

· COMPASSION with NO CORRESPONDING ACTION IS JUST SYMPATHY

[WHAT HAPPENS…] when Jesus CHALLENGES YOU to be a DIFFERENCE MAKERS THROUGH SERVICE?

Scott Harrison, the founder of Charity: Water — an organization that’s helped bring clean drinking water to millions around the world. What’s amazing is where his journey began. After years in the New York nightclub scene, Scott hit rock bottom and discovered a deeper purpose that changed everything. In this clip from The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he shares how that transformation led to the birth of Charity: Water.”

I love how Scott’s story shows that when you say yes to Jesus, you never really know what God might do through that simple act of obedience. Scott thought he was just leaving behind an empty life — but God was preparing to do immeasurably more than he could have ever imagined.

· That’s the challenge Jesus gives to every one of us — to be difference makers through our generosity combined with our service.

· When you take that step, when you offer what’s in your hand, God can multiply it beyond your wildest dreams.

In this next clip from The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Scott shares what happened when he took that step — the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind Charity: Water — and how one surrendered life can bring clean water, hope, and the love of Jesus to millions.

RECAP & ACTION STEP

[I BELIEVE A GOOD CASE CAN BE MADE…] when you look at God’s characteristics of making a difference in the lives of people we find two things:

· God's primary way of ruling and acting on our planet is THROUGH PEOPLE.

· When God wants something done in the world, GOD OFTEN CALLS PEOPLE TO DO IT."

IMMEASURABLY MORE is an effort to meet three specific goals:

· $15,000 – Extra Mortgage Payment (Debt Reduction)

· $48,000 – Finish Painting Auditorium & FLC Buildings & PA System Update (Stewardship)

· $12,000 – A Water Well for Bomet, Kenya (Generational Gospel Impact - Legacy)

· $75,000 – IMMEASURABLY MORE GOAL BY DECEMBER 31, 2025

PRIMARY GOAL - 100% Participation

We want every person who calls Agape Church their church home to be a part of this Generosity Initiative. Now is the time that we come together, in even greater unity, around advancing this vision and mission.

· [WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE…]

Over the next couple weeks you are going to discover how to complete that Commitment Card; Please take the next couple of weeks to pray, see what God directs you to give and come on November 16, ready to participate as we make our commitment to the Lord together!