Pastor Derrill preached on what it truly means to make a difference with a life surrendered to God’s purpose. Continuing through the story of the Apostle Paul, this message challenged us to move beyond simply discovering purpose and into living it out with courage, endurance, and eternal focus. Paul’s life demonstrated that making a difference is not accidental. It comes from giving yourself fully to the work God has assigned you, even when it costs something.
Through Acts 20, we saw the marks of a life that leaves eternal impact: humility, faithfulness, endurance through hardship, surrender to the Holy Spirit, and willingness to sacrifice for the mission of Jesus. Pastor Derrill reminded us that a life of purpose never stays local. God calls His people to advance Jesus’ movement from neighborhoods to nations, reaching people who have never heard the Gospel.
This message also revealed that making a difference is not reserved for a few “superstars” of the faith. Every believer has a role to play through going, praying, serving, and giving. Whether across the street or across the world, God can use ordinary people with surrendered hearts to accomplish extraordinary Kingdom impact. You were made to make a difference.