In this sermon, Danny began by expressing his gratitude for being back and shared a brief personal update, mentioning a busy week involving travel to Pigeon Forge, St. Louis, and Indiana. He then introduced the theme for the next five weeks: making a difference in the world by connecting with God.

Danny illustrated the importance of staying connected to God using the analogy of a light bulb. He emphasized that just as a light bulb needs a power source to shine, we need to stay connected to God to make a difference. He referenced John 15:7, where Jesus promises that if we stay connected to Him, our prayers will be answered, but highlighted that this connection involves aligning with God’s will.

He discussed the barriers to effective prayer and connection with God, such as trying to impress others or God, and relying on rituals instead of sincerity. He explained that prayer should be sincere, simple, and a genuine conversation with God, free from insincere cliches or public displays meant to impress others.

Danny referenced Matthew 6:7-8 to caution against repetitive and insincere prayers and shared how Jesus taught the disciples to pray using the Lord’s Prayer. He broke down the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizing the need to acknowledge God, surrender our will to Him, trust Him for our daily needs, seek forgiveness, forgive others, and ask for protection from temptation.

He stressed the importance of believing that God will answer our prayers, relying on God’s grace and our faith. Danny used the metaphor of an extension cord to illustrate that Jesus is our connection to God, enabling us to approach God’s throne with confidence.

Danny concluded by encouraging the congregation to believe in God’s power and to take steps to connect with Him, even if they struggle with doubts. He prayed over the congregation, asking God to help them feel connected and to see prayer as a privilege rather than a duty. He ended the sermon by inviting everyone to reconnect with God and let their light shine brightly for all to see.