Main Point: "Freedom comes from confession."

Key Verse: “But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage." – Ezra 9:8 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Difference makers prove they are ready and committed in how they fast and pray."

Key Verse: "So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer." – Ezra 8:23 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Being ready and committed to the Word of God is essential to fulfilling our calling to be Difference Makers for generations to come."

Key Verse: "For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel." – Ezra 7:10 (NASB)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Obedience is compliance to commands but faithfulness is constant recognition of the One that commands."

Key Verse: "His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.'" – Matthew 25:21 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "God longs for our obedience first."

Key Verse: "And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and worked on the house of the Lord of hosts, their God" – Haggai 1:14 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Prioritizing 'God’s stuff' over our stuff is when we experience 'God-stuff.'"

Key Verse: "Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?" – Haggai 1:4 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Every word injects life or death."

Key Verse: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." – Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Difference Makers will experience opposition."

Key Verse: "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." – Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Rejoice in your future rather than weep for your past."

Key Verse: "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead." – Philippians 3:13 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?

Main Point: "Worship as our number one priority is how we stay ready and committed to be Difference Makers."

Key Verse: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." – Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)

Series Description: Throughout history the church has been marked by difference makers—people who refused to sit back. God has called Relevant to be a spiritual pillar in our local community. He has called us to make a difference, both as a united church body and as individuals. The question is, are we ready—as a church and as individuals—to be faithful to what God wants for us? Are we ready to be difference makers?