Every Nation United: The Billion Soul Harvest Vision

It is a joy to be together in the house of the Lord, celebrating the beauty and worth that Christ has placed in each of us. My heart is filled with gratitude for this church and the way God has used it to plant and support new works, including the global movement I now serve with. As I’ve traveled to nearly 100 countries in the past 30 months, I’ve seen firsthand the hunger for the gospel and the need for strong, biblically grounded leaders. Our partnership with ministries like TNIU is vital for equipping the next generation to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Reflecting on my own journey—from a broken, abusive home to tasting the goodness of God through Christ—I am reminded that our faith is not just a set of beliefs, but a living encounter with the love, peace, and joy that only God can give. Like the Filipino pastors who welcomed me as “one of us” after I tried their balut, the heart of our mission is to see just one more person become “one of us”—to taste and see the goodness of God for themselves.

We are approaching a significant milestone: the year 2033, marking 2,000 years since Jesus’ death, resurrection, ascension, and the birth of the Church. What gift can we bring to Jesus for this anniversary? Not gold or silver, but souls—lives transformed by His love. The Billion Soul Harvest is not about numbers for their own sake, but about sharing the Father’s heart for the lost. Around the world, from Indonesia to India, Nigeria to Brazil, and even in places of war and hardship like Ukraine, God is moving in unprecedented ways. Massive revivals are taking place, and the gospel is spreading rapidly, even in places where we might least expect it.

Yet, the work is not finished. In some places, like Korea and parts of the West, the church faces decline and challenges. But God often brings new life out of brokenness. We must return to the basics: prayer, unity, and a renewed commitment to the Great Commission. The power of multiplication—each believer reaching just one or two others—can change the world in a single generation. It’s not about grand crusades alone, but about each of us making a difference in the life of one person.

Jesus calls us to go to “the other side”—to step out in faith, leave the crowd behind, and take Him as He is, not just the parts we find comfortable. Even when storms come, if Jesus is in our boat, we will reach the other side. Let us rise up, filled with the Holy Spirit, to bring the hope and love we have received to those who have yet to taste and see the goodness of God.

Key Takeaways

• 1. The Power of One Changed Life Never underestimate the impact of reaching just one person with the gospel. While global movements and large numbers inspire us, true transformation begins with a single life touched by Christ. Each act of love, each testimony, and each invitation to “taste and see” God’s goodness can ripple out in ways we cannot imagine. [99:23]
• 2. Unity and Collaboration in the Body of Christ God’s heart is for His people to work together across denominations and backgrounds, united by the essentials of the faith. When we choose to love, support, and speak well of one another, the world sees the reality of Christ among us. True revival and harvest are possible only when we embrace sacred unity and collaborate for the sake of the lost. [87:16]
• 3. Breakthrough Prayer Precedes Gospel Movements Every significant move of God is birthed in prayer. The degree to which we mobilize prayer—beyond our own needs, for our city, nation, and the world—determines the extent of the harvest. When we pray with a God-sized vision, we align ourselves with His purposes and open the way for supernatural breakthroughs. [90:31]
• 4. Obedience Means Taking Jesus as He Is Following Jesus requires surrendering our expertise, preferences, and even our common sense at times. We must be willing to leave the crowd behind and take all of Jesus—not just the parts that comfort us. Real transformation comes when we obey even the words of Scripture we haven’t highlighted, trusting that with Jesus in our boat, we will reach the other side. [116:00]
• 5. Multiplication Over Addition: The Power of Discipleship Rather than relying solely on large events or a few leaders, the exponential growth of the gospel comes when every believer commits to reaching and discipling others. If even a small percentage of Christians each reached one person a year, the world could be transformed within a generation. This is both a challenge and an invitation to wake up and participate in God’s mission. [96:24]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [55:24] - Gratitude for the Church and Global Ministry
• [58:23] - Stories from World Travels and Food
• [61:58] - Becoming “One of Us” and Personal Testimony
• [64:50] - The Significance of 2033 and the Billion Soul Harvest
• [68:07] - Global Collaboration for the Great Commission
• [71:31] - Four Greats: Return, Unity, Harvest, Breakthrough
• [74:29] - The Great Harvest: Global Revival Stories
• [77:30] - Explosive Church Growth Around the World
• [80:49] - Revival in the Global South and Europe
• [83:42] - Challenges and Hope for Korea and the West
• [87:16] - The Call to Sacred Unity
• [90:31] - Breakthrough Prayer and the Power of Vision
• [93:25] - Multiplication: The Power of One
• [96:24] - Realistic Evangelism: The 10% Challenge
• [99:23] - The Starfish Story: Making a Difference
• [102:57] - Five Strategic Initiatives for Harvest
• [105:24] - Testimonies from Ukraine, India, and Beyond
• [110:50] - God at Work in Unexpected Places
• [112:58] - Going to the Other Side: Mark 4
• [116:00] - Surrender, Obedience, and Taking Jesus as He Is
• [119:24] - Our Turn to Go to the Other Side and Closing Prayer

Bible Reading

Mark 4:35-41 (ESV) — > On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

Psalm 34:8 (ESV) — > Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Revelation 7:9 (ESV) — > After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.

Observation Questions

1. In Mark 4:35-41, what did the disciples do when the storm hit, and how did Jesus respond to both the storm and the disciples’ fear?
2. According to Psalm 34:8, what are we invited to do, and what is promised to those who do it?
3. In Revelation 7:9, what is the scene described, and who is included in the great multitude?
4. The sermon shared a story about the Filipino pastors saying, “Now you’re one of us” after the speaker tried balut. What did this moment represent for the speaker’s understanding of the gospel? ([01:01:58])

Interpretation Questions

1. What does it mean to “take Jesus as he is” and not just the parts we find comfortable, as described in Mark 4 and the sermon? How might this challenge our usual approach to following Jesus? ([01:56:00])
2. The speaker emphasized the power of one changed life and the ripple effect it can have. Why do you think God often works through individual stories and small acts, rather than just big events? ([01:39:23])
3. The sermon talked about unity and collaboration across denominations for the sake of the gospel. Why is unity so important for the Church’s witness to the world? ([01:27:16])
4. The idea of “breakthrough prayer” was highlighted as essential before any gospel movement. What does it look like to pray with a “God-sized vision,” and how might that change the way we pray for our city or the world? ([01:30:31])

Application Questions

1. The speaker shared that his life was changed because someone shared the hope of Jesus with him. Who is one person in your life who has not yet “tasted and seen” the goodness of God? What is one step you can take this week to reach out to them? ([01:01:58])
2. The sermon challenged us to focus on multiplication, not just addition—each believer reaching one or two others. What would it look like for you to intentionally disciple or invest in just one person this year? ([01:36:24])
3. The disciples had to leave the crowd and trust Jesus to go to the other side, even when it didn’t make sense. Is there an area in your life where you sense God asking you to step out in faith, even if it feels risky or uncomfortable? What is holding you back? ([01:56:00])
4. The speaker talked about the importance of unity and speaking well of other believers and churches. Are there ways you can build unity in your relationships with other Christians, even those from different backgrounds or denominations? ([01:27:16])
5. Breakthrough prayer was described as praying beyond our own needs, for our city, nation, and the world. How can you expand your prayer life this week to include a bigger vision? Is there a specific group, nation, or situation you feel led to pray for? ([01:30:31])
6. The story of the starfish reminded us that making a difference for even one person matters. Have you ever felt like your efforts were too small to matter? How does this story encourage you to keep going? ([01:39:23])
7. The sermon mentioned the upcoming milestone of 2033 and the idea of bringing “souls” as a gift to Jesus. What would it mean for you personally to participate in this vision? Is there a practical way you can join in God’s mission in the next year? ([01:04:50])