What is coming...
Today: Series Kickoff
April 14/15: Setting the Stage: Our Part in Releasing God’s Power
April 21/22: The Big Ask: Prayer Times that Produce Major Results
April 28/29: Finding Your Voice: Becoming a Mouthpiece for God
May 5/6: Influential Church: A Community of Christians with Power
May 12/13: Mother’s Day
May 19/20: Everyday Moments: How Little Pauses Can Lead to Big Changes
May 26/27: Title TBD (Independent Weekend)

Main Point #1:
A ripple effect is about...
Wrestling for the sake of others.

Definition:
δύναμις - (doo'-nam-is) - might, power, marvelous works

Definition:
λαμβάνω - (lam-ban'-o) - to take, receive, lay hold of "actively lay hold of to take or receive," to lay hold by aggressively accepting what is available.

Sub Point:
The power of God to change a life is easily available to those who fight for it.

Main Point #2:
The ripple effect is about…
Stretching into unforeseen areas.

Sub Point:
Part of a healthy submission toward God includes the reality of uncomfortable places.

Sub Point:
Part of a significant move of God starts with Peter doing something new.

Peter's "New Things"
Listening to God repeat himself
Paying attention to coincidences.
Inviting a stranger into his home.
Going into a stranger's home.
Adjusting his calendar to share the Gospel.
Risking ridicule from religious people.

Question:
What is one new thing that may cause a ripple effect?