Series Description:
We begin what we truly believe will be the most important series we have ever done in the life of our church—Difference Maker. This 6-week journey is about building a movement of God—it’s about Your Faith. Our Generosity. Their Forever.

For eight years, God has written a story at Real Life that only He could write—thousands of lives changed, over 177 baptisms, prodigals coming home. But we are convinced the next chapter will be even greater. Through this series, we will step into that future together, united in faith and generosity, believing God to do immeasurably more in our city and beyond.

That’s why we’re asking you to make every effort to be here for all six weeks. Don’t miss one moment of what God wants to do. This is a defining season for our church family—and your presence matters.

Let’s step forward together as Difference Makers.

Message Description:
We all love to feel “ready” — ready to give, ready to go, ready to follow God’s plan. But what if waiting for perfect conditions is what’s actually holding us back?

This message you’ll discover:
✅ Why faith always moves before it sees
✅ How God has already prepared for good works
✅ The danger of waiting for “perfect timing”
✅ Real stories of life change and transformation from our Real Life family
✅ How you can step out in bold faith and help build not just a building — but a movement that changes lives for eternity

From Abraham leaving everything familiar… to Peter stepping out of the boat… to Joshua crossing the Jordan river — the Bible is full of people who didn’t wait for perfect clarity. They trusted God and moved first.

Faith doesn’t wait for perfect conditions — it steps into God’s promises today.

Faith doesn’t wait for perfect conditions, perfect timing, or perfect plans.

TALK IT OVER

1. When Faith Feels Like Waiting
“Faith doesn’t wait for perfect conditions, perfect timing, or perfect plans.”
1. What’s something in your life you’ve been waiting to do because you don’t feel “ready”?
2. How might that delay be keeping you from the miracle God wants to do through your obedience?

2. Faith Proceeds the Miracle
“God doesn’t move until we step out in faith.”
1. Think about Joshua’s story — the priests had to step into the flooded river before God parted it.
Where might God be asking you to take a first step before you see the results?
2. What fears or excuses usually stop you from moving forward when God says “Go”?

3. Get Out of the Boat
Peter didn’t walk on water because he had a plan — he walked because he trusted Jesus.
1. What is your “boat” right now — the comfort zone that’s keeping you from experiencing God’s power?
2. What would it look like for you to trust Jesus enough to step out this week, even if the waves look big?

4. Faith Over Fear
“Playing it safe never changed the world.”
1. When it comes to generosity or obedience, how can you tell when your decisions are being led by fear instead of faith?
2. What’s one area where God might be inviting you to take a faith-filled risk in this Difference Maker season?

5. God Has Already Set the Table
“We are God’s handiwork… created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10
1. What does it mean to you that God has already written divine opportunities into your story before you ever stepped into them?
2. How can you grow your trust that God will aim your steps when you choose to move forward in faith?

6. Bold Faith Together
“Why not us? Why not now? Let’s take spiritual responsibility for our city.”
1. How has community — people like Tanya’s story or others in this group — helped strengthen your faith when you didn’t feel ready?
2. What’s one bold step of faith you can take this week to join God in what He’s already doing — for your family, your church, or your city?