Embracing Our Kairos Moment for God's Kingdom
Summary
Today is a Kairos moment—a special, appointed time where God is inviting each of us to step into something significant for His kingdom. This is not just about a building or a ministry, but about being part of a move of God that brings healing, hope, and transformation to the broken, the forgotten, and the lost. God is calling us to be more than a church; He’s calling us to be a center for healing—body, mind, soul, and spirit—for our region and beyond.
Throughout history, God has always used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things when they respond with willing hearts. The Israelites brought what they had to build the tabernacle. Nehemiah rallied the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. Paul encouraged the early church to give cheerfully to meet the needs of others. These examples show us that fundraising, teamwork, and sacrificial giving are not just practical necessities—they are deeply spiritual acts of obedience and faith.
Right now, we are facing a significant challenge: the need to raise $550,000 by December to secure our property and continue the vital ministries God has entrusted to us. This includes our Street Reach program, transitional housing, discipleship, and plans to provide a place of healing for victims of human trafficking. The need is urgent, but God is more than able. He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider, and He cares about every detail of our lives and this ministry.
However, we must recognize and confront the spirit of apathy that tries to keep us passive, indifferent, or overwhelmed. Apathy is a real spiritual force in our region, but it can be broken when we repent, receive fresh passion from the Father, and take action. God is not asking for perfection—He’s asking for willingness. Every act of generosity, every connection, every idea, and every prayer matters.
This is your Kairos moment. Will you answer the call? Will you link arms with us, step out of your comfort zone, and help advance God’s vision for this place? Together, we can see lives changed, families restored, and a region set on fire for Jesus. Let’s move from “someone else will do it” to “I get to be part of what God is doing.” The time is now.
Key Takeaways
- God Cares About Every Detail and Invites Us to Depend on Him
God’s faithfulness is not limited to the big miracles; He is attentive to the smallest details of our lives. When we trust Him with our needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual—we experience His provision and care in ways that build our faith. Dependence on God is foundational, especially when human resources fall short, because He is always dependable, even when people are not. [01:12:06]
- A Kairos Moment Demands a Willing and Responsive Heart
Kairos moments are appointed times when God presents us with opportunities to partner with Him in something significant. These moments require us to lay aside excuses, distractions, and past disappointments, and to respond with a heart that is willing and ready. When we say yes to God’s timing, we step into a flow of grace and purpose that can change lives—including our own. [01:26:34]
- Breaking the Spirit of Apathy Requires Repentance and Action
Apathy is a subtle but powerful force that numbs our passion and keeps us from engaging fully in God’s work. The first step to overcoming apathy is honest repentance—acknowledging where we’ve grown indifferent—and then receiving God’s forgiveness and renewed zeal. True breakthrough comes when we take practical steps to serve, give, and connect, even when we don’t feel like it, trusting that God will meet us in our obedience. [01:44:06]
- Generosity and Teamwork Are Biblical Pathways to God’s Vision
Throughout Scripture, God’s people accomplished great things when they gave sacrificially and worked together. Fundraising is not just a practical necessity; it is a biblical principle that unites the community in a shared mission. When each person brings their gifts, resources, and ideas, God multiplies the impact, and the impossible becomes possible. [01:55:50]
- Your “Yes” Matters More Than Your Comfort or Perfection
God is not looking for perfect people or flawless plans—He is looking for those who are willing to say yes, even when it means stepping out of comfort zones and risking rejection. Every act of obedience, no matter how small, is significant in God’s eyes and contributes to the larger vision. Saying yes to your Kairos moment means embracing sacrifice, persistence, and the joy of being part of God’s redemptive work. [02:06:07]
Youtube Chapters
[00:00] - Welcome
[01:12:06] - Declaring God’s Promises Over Our Lives
[01:13:38] - Testimony of Healing and God’s Provision
[01:15:40] - The Generosity of Jesus and Giving Cheerfully
[01:26:34] - Understanding Your Kairos Moment
[01:28:01] - Mercy to the Needy: God’s Heart for Justice
[01:29:07] - Living Sacrificially and God’s Perfect Will
[01:31:57] - Creating a Place for Encounter and Unity
[01:34:04] - Street Reach Ministry: Meeting Practical Needs
[01:36:24] - Transitional Housing and Discipleship
[01:38:26] - Adaptability and Expanding the Vision
[01:40:02] - Special Needs Ministry and Ongoing Projects
[01:41:46] - The Challenge: Property Payment and Fundraising
[01:44:06] - Confronting the Spirit of Apathy
[01:49:54] - Repentance and Receiving Fresh Passion
[01:52:42] - Biblical Foundations for Fundraising
[01:55:50] - Teamwork and Passion in Giving
[02:00:20] - Faith, Giving, and God’s Multiplication
[02:03:03] - Your Kairos Moment: Taking Action
[02:06:07] - The Cost and Reward of Saying Yes
[02:07:30] - Encouragement and Final Call to Action
[02:08:36] - Closing and Next Steps
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide: Your Kairos Moment
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### Bible Reading
Exodus 35:4–29 (ESV)
> 4 Moses said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, “This is the thing that the Lord has commanded. 5 Take from among you a contribution to the Lord. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the Lord’s contribution: gold, silver, and bronze; 6 blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen; goats’ hair; 7 tanned rams’ skins, and goatskins; acacia wood; 8 oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; 9 and onyx stones and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.
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> 10 “Let every skillful craftsman among you come and make all that the Lord has commanded: 11 the tabernacle, its tent and its covering, its hooks and its frames, its bars, its pillars, and its bases; 12 the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the screen; 13 the table with its poles and all its utensils, and the bread of the Presence; 14 the lampstand also for the light, with its utensils and its lamps, and the oil for the light; 15 and the altar of incense, with its poles, and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle; 16 the altar of burnt offering, with its grating of bronze, its poles, and all its utensils, the basin and its stand; 17 the hangings of the court, its pillars and its bases, and the screen for the gate of the court; 18 the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court, and their cords; 19 the finely worked garments for ministering in the Holy Place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, for their service as priests.”
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> 20 Then all the congregation of the people of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. 21 And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, and brought the Lord’s contribution to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the holy garments. 22 So they came, both men and women. All who were of a willing heart brought brooches and earrings and signet rings and armlets, all sorts of gold objects—every man dedicating an offering of gold to the Lord. 23 And every one who possessed blue or purple or scarlet yarns or fine linen or goats’ hair or tanned rams’ skins or goatskins brought them. 24 Every one who could make a contribution of silver or bronze brought it as the Lord’s contribution. And every one who possessed acacia wood of any use in the work brought it. 25 And every skillful woman spun with her hands, and they all brought what they had spun in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen. 26 All the women whose hearts stirred them to use their skill spun the goats’ hair. 27 And the leaders brought onyx stones and stones to be set, for the ephod and for the breastpiece, 28 and spices and oil for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense. 29 All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work that the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done, brought it as a freewill offering to the Lord.
1 John 3:16–18 (ESV)
> 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
Revelation 3:14–22 (ESV)
> 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.
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> 15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”
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### Observation Questions
1. In Exodus 35, what was the response of the people when Moses invited them to contribute to the building of the tabernacle? What kinds of things did they bring, and what motivated them to give?
2. According to 1 John 3:16–18, what is the connection between love and action, especially when it comes to meeting the needs of others?
3. In Revelation 3:14–22, what warning does Jesus give to the church in Laodicea, and what does He say is the solution for their spiritual condition?
4. The sermon described this season as a “Kairos moment.” What does “Kairos” mean, and how is it different from just any ordinary time? [[01:26:34]]
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### Interpretation Questions
1. Why do you think God asked the Israelites to bring what they had for the tabernacle, instead of just providing everything Himself? What does this say about God’s desire for partnership with His people? [[01:52:42]]
2. The sermon says that “apathy is a real spiritual force in our region, but it can be broken when we repent, receive fresh passion from the Father, and take action.” Why is repentance the first step in breaking apathy, and what does it look like to receive fresh passion? [[01:44:06]]
3. In 1 John 3, John says that if we see a brother or sister in need and do nothing, God’s love “disappears.” What does this reveal about the relationship between faith, love, and practical action?
4. The sermon highlights that God is not asking for perfection, but for willingness. Why do you think willingness is so important to God, and how does it relate to the idea of a “Kairos moment”? [[02:06:07]]
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### Application Questions
1. The Israelites responded to Moses’ call by bringing what they had, motivated by willing hearts. What is something you have—time, skills, resources, connections—that you could offer to God’s work in this season? What holds you back from offering it? [[01:52:42]]
2. The sermon challenges us to confront apathy by repenting and taking action. Is there an area in your life or faith where you have grown passive or indifferent? What is one practical step you can take this week to move from apathy to action? [[01:44:06]]
3. The church is facing a big financial challenge to continue its ministries. How do you personally feel about fundraising in the church? Does it feel like a spiritual act to you, or just a practical necessity? Why? [[01:55:50]]
4. The sermon says, “God is not looking for perfect people or flawless plans—He is looking for those who are willing to say yes, even when it means stepping out of comfort zones and risking rejection.” What is one area where God might be asking you to step out of your comfort zone? What would it look like to say “yes” even if you feel unqualified? [[02:06:07]]
5. The message calls this a “Kairos moment” for our church and region. How do you sense God inviting you to participate in this moment? Is there a specific ministry, person, or need that you feel drawn to help with? [[02:03:03]]
6. The sermon mentions that every act of generosity, every connection, every idea, and every prayer matters. What is one small but meaningful action you can take this week to support the vision God has given our church? [[01:58:10]]
7. The spirit of apathy is described as “someone else will do it.” Have you ever found yourself thinking this way about needs in the church or community? What would it take for you to move from “someone else will do it” to “I get to be part of what God is doing”? [[01:44:06]]
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Close in prayer, asking God for willing hearts, fresh passion, and the courage to say “yes” to His call in this Kairos moment.
Devotional
Day 1: Caring for the Poor is Central to Following Jesus
Caring for the poor and needy is not just charity, but a core part of living out God’s will and love. When you see someone in need and have the means to help, God calls you to act, not to turn away. True love is sacrificial, and God’s love is made visible when we step out to meet the needs of others, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is not optional; it is a fundamental aspect of a life that follows Jesus, and it is how we experience and express His love in the world. [01:29:50]
1 John 3:16-17 (ESV)
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?
Reflection: Who is someone in your life or community you know is struggling right now? What is one tangible thing you can do this week to meet a need for them, even if it requires sacrifice or inconvenience?
Day 2: Break the Spirit of Apathy with Zeal and Action
Apathy is a spiritual danger that leads to complacency, weakened faith, and missed opportunities to serve God’s purposes. It whispers that someone else will do the work, that your effort doesn’t matter, or that you’re too busy to get involved. But God calls you to push back against apathy, to repent of indifference, and to ask for renewed passion and zeal for His heart. When you take authority over apathy and choose to act, you become part of God’s solution for your church, your community, and your region. [01:49:54]
Revelation 3:15-16 (ESV)
“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.”
Reflection: In what area of your life have you felt apathetic or indifferent toward God’s call? What is one step you can take today to break that pattern and rekindle your passion for His purposes?
Day 3: God’s Provision Flows Through Willing Hearts
When God calls His people to build, serve, or give, He invites them to respond willingly and generously. The story of the tabernacle’s construction shows that God’s vision is accomplished when everyone brings what they have—skills, resources, time—with a willing heart. No one is forced; instead, those whose hearts are stirred respond, and together, their offerings become more than enough for God’s work. Your willingness to give and serve is a vital part of God’s plan, and He multiplies what you bring. [01:55:50]
Exodus 35:4-9, 20-22, 29 (ESV)
Moses said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, “This is the thing that the Lord has commanded. Take from among you a contribution to the Lord. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the Lord’s contribution: gold, silver, and bronze; blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen; goats’ hair, tanned rams’ skins, and goatskins; acacia wood, oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense, and onyx stones and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.” ... Then all the congregation of the people of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, and brought the Lord’s contribution to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the holy garments. So they came, both men and women. All who were of a willing heart brought brooches and earrings and signet rings and armlets, all sorts of gold objects, every man dedicating an offering of gold to the Lord. ... All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work that the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done, brought it as a freewill offering to the Lord.
Reflection: What is one resource, skill, or gift you have that you could offer willingly to God’s work in your church or community this week?
Day 4: Your Kairos Moment—Seize God’s Appointed Opportunity
A Kairos moment is a special, appointed time when God presents an opportunity to step into His purposes. It is a call to recognize what God is doing now and to respond with faith and action, not delay. Whether it’s serving, giving, or reaching out, your willingness to say “yes” in this moment can change lives and advance God’s kingdom. Don’t let fear, comfort, or waiting for a better time hold you back—this is your moment to partner with God and make a difference. [02:03:03]
Esther 4:14 (ESV)
“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Reflection: What is one specific opportunity God is placing before you right now that you have been hesitant to act on? What would it look like to say “yes” to God in this Kairos moment?
Day 5: God is Faithful—He Will Not Leave You in the Work
When God gives a vision or a task, He also promises His presence and faithfulness until the work is complete. Even when the challenge seems overwhelming or you feel inadequate, God assures you that He will not leave you or forsake you. He surrounds you with others to help, equips you with what you need, and walks with you every step of the way. Take heart, be strong, and trust that God is with you as you serve, give, and build for His glory. [02:07:30]
1 Chronicles 28:20 (ESV)
Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.”
Reflection: Where do you feel overwhelmed or alone in what God is asking you to do? How can you remind yourself today of His promise to be with you until the work is finished?
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