Becoming World Changers: Reaching Others for Jesus
Summary
The sermon begins with the pastor acknowledging the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of the congregation, emphasizing the core beliefs that unite them as Beachsiders. The pastor then leads the congregation in reciting the Creed, affirming their faith in God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The pastor emphasizes the importance of staying focused on reaching the people they are supposed to reach, shifting their mindset to prioritize reaching others for Jesus. The congregation is encouraged to think about their own personal lives and identify the one person they are working to reach for Jesus. The pastor also emphasizes the characteristics of a World Changer, including being Christ-centered, committed to the Word of God, knowing and being known by others, remembering the sacrifice of Jesus, and being compassionate.
The pastor emphasizes the importance of making connections and reaching out to others with the Gospel of Jesus. He encourages the congregation to take action and be intentional in their interactions with people, whether it's through a simple conversation, exchanging contact information, or even praying with someone in need. The pastor reminds the believers that they are commanded to preach the gospel to every single person and encourages them to start with just one person, investing in them spiritually and helping them in their relationship with God. The pastor also references Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 6:2, highlighting the urgency of salvation and the need to be focused on reaching others every day.
The pastor emphasizes the importance of being a World Changer, characterized by their willingness to serve others, whether it be through providing a meal, writing a card, or any other act of kindness. They are also united in their mission to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus, despite their diverse backgrounds and thoughts. The pastor encourages the congregation to be contemporary in their approach, focusing on what needs to be done today and who needs to be reached today. The pastor concludes by praying for God's guidance in showing them the specific steps they need to take, whether it be trusting Jesus as their savior, being baptized, reading the Bible daily, praying, or reaching out to others with the Gospel.
The pastor emphasizes the importance of taking actionable steps in one's faith journey. He shares the story of a woman who took a simple step of sharing her faith on social media, not realizing the impact it would have. The pastor encourages the congregation to do something today, whether it's making a post about their faith or sharing the live stream of the sermon. He emphasizes that it doesn't have to be a grand gesture, but rather starting small and building from there. Taking action steps could include learning more about the Bible, investing time in prayer, getting involved in a connection group, or seeking one-on-one spiritual mentoring.
The pastor reflects on how quickly things have changed over time, using the example of music formats. He emphasizes that just as technology and culture change, so should our approach to speaking and relating to others. He warns against getting stuck in the past or constantly focusing on the future, as it can hinder our ability to make an impact in the present. The pastor encourages the congregation to focus on what needs to be done today, both in planning for the future and taking action steps towards their goals. He applies this concept to both personal and spiritual aspects of life, urging the congregation to take practical steps to accomplish their dreams and to actively reach out and impact their community.
Key Takeaways:
- The pastor emphasizes the importance of staying focused on reaching the people we are supposed to reach, shifting our mindset to prioritize reaching others for Jesus. This requires us to identify the one person we are working to reach for Jesus and take steps today to reach them. ([12:45])
- The pastor encourages the congregation to take action and be intentional in their interactions with people, whether it's through a simple conversation, exchanging contact information, or even praying with someone in need. This is a commandment to preach the gospel to every single person and start with just one person, investing in them spiritually and helping them in their relationship with God. ([24:30])
- The pastor emphasizes the importance of being a World Changer, characterized by their willingness to serve others, whether it be through providing a meal, writing a card, or any other act of kindness. They are also united in their mission to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus, despite their diverse backgrounds and thoughts. ([36:15])
- The pastor encourages the congregation to take actionable steps in their faith journey, starting small and building from there. This could include learning more about the Bible, investing time in prayer, getting involved in a connection group, or seeking one-on-one spiritual mentoring. ([48:00])
- The pastor emphasizes that just as technology and culture change, so should our approach to speaking and relating to others. He encourages the congregation to focus on what needs to be done today, both in planning for the future and taking action steps towards their goals. This applies to both personal and spiritual aspects of life. ([59:30])
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Acts 2:46-47: "Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
2. 2 Corinthians 6:2: "For he says, 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation."
3. Matthew 28:19-20: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Observation Questions:
1. What are the daily activities of the believers as described in Acts 2:46-47?
2. What does 2 Corinthians 6:2 say about the timing of God's favor and salvation?
3. According to Matthew 28:19-20, what are the commands given to the disciples?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the daily life of the early believers in Acts 2:46-47 reflect their faith and commitment to God?
2. How does the message in 2 Corinthians 6:2 relate to the urgency of sharing the gospel and reaching out to others?
3. What does the command in Matthew 28:19-20 imply about the role of believers in spreading the gospel and making disciples?
Application Questions:
1. Reflecting on Acts 2:46-47, how can you incorporate daily practices that reflect your faith and commitment to God?
2. Considering 2 Corinthians 6:2, who is one person in your life that you feel led to share the gospel with this week? What is one step you can take towards this?
3. In light of Matthew 28:19-20, what is one way you can actively participate in making disciples within your community?
4. What is one act of kindness you can do this week to serve others and demonstrate the love of Jesus?
5. Can you think of a way to use your social media platforms to share your faith or encourage others in their faith journey?
Devotional
Day 1: Prioritizing Spiritual Outreach
In our spiritual journey, it is crucial to stay focused on reaching the people we are meant to reach for Jesus. This requires a shift in our mindset, prioritizing spiritual outreach over our own comfort or convenience. Identifying one person we are working to reach for Jesus and taking steps today to reach them is a practical way to live out this priority. [12:45]
Matthew 28:19-20 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Reflection: Who is the one person in your life that you feel called to reach for Jesus? What is one step you can take today to reach out to them?
Day 2: Intentional Gospel Sharing
Being intentional in our interactions with people is a key aspect of living out our faith. This could be through a simple conversation, exchanging contact information, or even praying with someone in need. We are commanded to preach the gospel to every single person, and we can start with just one person, investing in them spiritually and helping them in their relationship with God. [24:30]
1 Peter 3:15 - "But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect."
Reflection: How can you be more intentional in your interactions with people today? What is one way you can share the gospel with someone in your life?
Day 3: Embodying a World Changer
Being a World Changer is characterized by a willingness to serve others, whether it be through providing a meal, writing a card, or any other act of kindness. Despite our diverse backgrounds and thoughts, we are united in our mission to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus. [36:15]
Galatians 6:9-10 - "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Reflection: What is one act of kindness you can do today to serve someone in your life? How does this act of service help you embody being a World Changer?
Day 4: Taking Actionable Steps in Faith
Our faith journey requires us to take actionable steps, starting small and building from there. This could include learning more about the Bible, investing time in prayer, getting involved in a connection group, or seeking one-on-one spiritual mentoring. [48:00]
James 2:17 - "So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
Reflection: What is one small, actionable step you can take today to grow in your faith? How can you build on this step in the coming days?
Day 5: Adapting to Cultural Changes
Just as technology and culture change, so should our approach to speaking and relating to others. We should focus on what needs to be done today, both in planning for the future and taking action steps towards our goals. This applies to both personal and spiritual aspects of life. [59:30]
1 Corinthians 9:22 - "To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some."
Reflection: How can you adapt your approach to sharing the gospel to better relate to the culture around you? What is one thing you can do today to reach someone in your life with the gospel?
Quotes
"Who am I supposed to reach today? Who am I supposed to impact today?... It changes the way we live our lives if we just start every day focused in on that because it makes us others focused instead of self-focused naturally." [01:02:32]
"What if you took just a couple of minutes to connect with them?... Just so easy to figure out some way to start a conversation with somebody even for somebody who's not a conversationalist, but I'm taking time to connect." [01:03:42]
"We are commanded as Believers to be reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus, going all the world preach the gospel to every single person it's what we've been commanded to do." #!!01:05:19!!#
"I just need to focus in, I need to find at least one person that I can invest in spiritually to try to bring them to Faith In Jesus, try to help them along in their relationship with God." #!!01:05:52!!#
"Some of us can get buried in the past so we're of no use no purpose. Some of us can get so focused in on the future and we're thinking about the future and so this dream and this idea of what is down the road somewhere and we can just kind of wish away today and so we're of no Impact." #!!57:10!!#
"Whatever the goal is, whatever you want to accomplish, whatever the mission is and Jesus has given us a mission, we've got to do something about it today. So what is the step you need to take today?" #!!58:23!!#
"For some of you that might be as simple as making a post about your faith today just going and sharing the live stream that might be the simple step you need to take... it starts small and it builds from there and it generates and it generates and it picks up steam and before you know it it becomes this huge wave that can make a huge impact." #!!59:45!!#
"Take an action step, do today what you know you need to do today... they were focused in on who they needed to reach today... this ought to be a mindset that each of us have." #!!01:01:18!!#
"World Changers have Community...we are in Unity on reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus." #!!01:10:43!!#
"God for some it is making a plan to read our Bible every day and talking and putting it into practice in our lives...help us to know what exactly we should do today." #!!01:12:03!!#
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