Introduction:

• Opening Remarks:

• Danny begins with gratitude towards the praise team, emphasizing the importance of worship as leading rather than performing.

• Series Conclusion:

• He reminds the congregation that this is the final week of the “Making a Difference” series, focusing on how individuals can impact others through faith and actions.

• Transition to New Series:

• Danny teases the upcoming series, “House Hunters,” exploring what kind of church God desires. A Bible study called “House Hunters Dive Deeper” will accompany it.

Main Sermon Points:

1. The Impact of Enthusiasm:

• Danny discusses the importance of enthusiasm in making a difference, comparing it to the excitement people show for politics, money, sports, and relationships.

2. Scriptural Foundation - Philippians 4:4-7:

• The sermon is anchored in Philippians 4:4-7, where Paul exhorts the church to “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Danny connects this to the concept of enthusiasm, stressing that joy in the Lord is contagious and necessary for making a difference.

3. Five Areas to Get Excited About:

• People’s Souls:

• Danny emphasizes the need to view people as Jesus does, not through societal categories but as saved or unsaved. He encourages the congregation to get excited about bringing people to salvation.

• Worship:

• He discusses the importance of worship as a daily lifestyle and a corporate activity. Worship should be filled with enthusiasm, recognizing it as an encounter with God.

• Life:

• Danny encourages the congregation to be excited about the life God has given them and the opportunities to serve Him. He references Isaiah 49:5-6.

• Death:

• Danny addresses death, encouraging the congregation to view it as precious and as a transition to eternal life, quoting Psalm 116:15 and Revelation 14:13 .

• Life After Death:

• Danny discusses the excitement of eternal life and encourages the congregation to look forward to being with God forever.

Conclusion:

• Call to Enthusiasm:

• Danny concludes by reiterating the importance of enthusiasm in the Christian life and urges the congregation to let their excitement for Jesus be visible to others.

• Invitation:

• He extends an invitation to those who have not accepted Jesus, encouraging them to do so. He prays for believers to leave the service more excited about their faith.

• Closing Prayer:

• Danny closes the sermon with a prayer, asking God to help the congregation live their faith enthusiastically and be a light in the world.

Outline of the Sermon:

1. Introduction

• Gratitude for the worship team

• Series conclusion and introduction to the new series

2. The Impact of Enthusiasm

• Enthusiasm in everyday life

• Challenge to bring enthusiasm to faith

3. Scriptural Foundation

• Philippians 4:4-7: Rejoice in the Lord always

4. Five Areas to Get Excited About

• People’s Souls (Luke 15:7, Luke 15:10 , Luke 15:24 )

• Worship (Psalm 100:4)

• Life (Isaiah 49:5-6)

• Death (Psalm 116:15 , Revelation 14:13 )

• Life After Death (Revelation 21:1-7, Revelation 21:22-27, Revelation 22:1-5)

5. Conclusion

• Call to live with enthusiasm

• Invitation to accept Jesus

• Closing Prayer