There is something powerful called the SURGE OF THE GROUP.
When an individual joins the large mass going in the same direction you have a what scientist call the CRITICAL MASS. (sustaining a chain reaction)

What Biologist call a SWARM – bees can destroy a party, an army of ants can kill a cow – birds can down a 747 jet
What that bible calls a THRONG. – they can defeat a nation, cause walls to tumble and make God come to earth.

Critical mass – swarm –  throng is the point where “the group” not the “individual” becomes more important to accomplish  a given goal.

A Tipping takes place when ME is replaced with the importance of WE.

THE TIPPING POINT
Pastor Steve Lummer
pt 4
Tipping points community led change

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
-Psalm 133:1-3 (niv)

1. GET beyond yourself.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6

2. GROW beyond yourself.
But grow in grace 2 Peter 3:18
“Finding Help” -We are guilty of self rescue… not letting God be our hero. We cheat ourselves by not running to the Father.

3. GIVE beyond yourself.
Give, and it will be given to you. Luke 6:38

4. GO beyond yourself.
Go therefore  and make disciples of all the nations Matthew 28:13

LOVE THE ONES YOUR WITH
Stars without an orbit – Jude 1:13 niv

The power of three voices this week
John  – Jason – Jacob

My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God.  – Philippians 4:1 (the message)

Here is the outline for the 3rd message in the series the Tipping Point.

THE TIPPING POINT
Pastor Steve Lummer
pt 3
Almost Persuaded
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”  Acts 26:28 (nkjv)

INSIGHTS ON INFLUENCE.

Influence happens through us and to us.
Influence is either positive or negative.
Influence last longer than we do

Why do we resist influence ?

Numbers 14
They FORGOT the PAST. –  Exodus 1:14
They STUCK the PRESENT. –
They FEARED  the FUTURE. –

PERSUADING FACTORS.

1. PRESSURE CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.
2. PROBLEMS CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.
3. PAIN CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.
4. PLEASURE CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.

AGRIPPA’S REASONS FOR REJECTING THE INVITATION.

1. HE ENJOYED SIN.
“pleasures of sin for a season.”  Hebrews 11:25 (kjv)

2. HE WOULD NOT BOW TO ANOTHER KING.
“Every knee will bow” Romans 14:11

3.  HE WOULD NOT BELIEVE.
‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ Luke 18:13

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 (niv)