Move to One: Living Out the Great Commission

Every one of us is created for deep, meaningful relationship—not just with God, but with one another. My own story is a testament to this truth. Though I grew up in church and knew the right answers, I spent years running from God, searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom and found myself alone in a church service that the gospel truly broke through. Even then, transformation didn’t happen overnight. It took the persistent, grace-filled pursuit of other believers—people who embodied the love of Jesus—to help me experience real change. This is still true for me today, in seasons of both joy and sorrow. The Word, the Spirit, and the Son of God are essential, but so are the people of God.

This is the heartbeat of our church: not to build crowds or fill rooms, but to fill our city with disciples of Jesus who are locked arm-in-arm for the glory of God and the good of our community. The mission Jesus gave us in Matthew 28—to make disciples of all nations—never changes. But how we live it out takes shape in three movements: devotion, community, and mission. Devotion is more than Sunday attendance; it’s a rhythm of life shaped by Scripture, prayer, and worship. Community means moving from rows to circles, from anonymity to being known and loved, even when it’s messy. Mission is about serving together, whether that’s greeting at the door, pouring coffee, or investing in the next generation.

Our “Move to One” initiative is a practical step toward this vision. We want every person to experience at least one intentional, vulnerable, accountable, and missional discipleship relationship. These relationships are where the gospel’s power is most tangibly experienced—where lies are confronted with truth, where isolation is broken by love, and where our identity in Christ is affirmed. The greatest barrier to this isn’t a lack of programs or resources, but the lies of the enemy that tell us we’re too busy, not good enough, or that we don’t belong. But the truth is, in Christ, we are forgiven, loved, and empowered to overcome. Our identity as children of a perfect Father is the foundation for all discipleship.

So I invite you: move toward relationship. Fill out a form, join a group, serve on a team, or simply reach out to someone. Don’t let the lies of the enemy keep you from the life God intends. Love never stands still—love moves.

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Key Takeaways

• 1. Transformation Requires Both God and His People No matter how much we know about God or how many spiritual disciplines we practice, we are designed to experience transformation in the context of community. The persistent, grace-filled pursuit of others is often what God uses to break cycles of sin and isolation in our lives. We need the tangible love of others to fully grasp the love of God. [34:13]
• 2. The Mission Never Changes, But Our Methods Must Move Jesus’ call to make disciples is unchanging, but the way we live it out adapts to our context and season. Whether through devotion, community, or mission, the goal is always to become more like Jesus and to help others do the same. Our forms and programs may shift, but our function—to love, live, and lead like Jesus—remains constant. [43:43]
• 3. Discipleship Is Rooted in Identity, Not Activity The greatest obstacle to deep discipleship is not a lack of knowledge or opportunity, but believing the enemy’s lies about who we are. John reminds us that our foundation is what Christ has already accomplished: we are forgiven, we know the Father, and we have overcome the evil one. True discipleship flows from this secure identity, not from striving or self-sufficiency. [67:22]
• 4. Intentional Relationships Break the Power of Isolation and Lies We are called to relationships that are intentional, vulnerable, accountable, and missional. These are not just social connections, but spaces where we abide in Christ together, speak truth over one another, and spur each other on in faith and mission. The enemy’s primary weapon is isolation through lies; God’s answer is loving, truth-filled community. [58:25]
• 5. Love Moves—It Never Stands Still The Christian life is not about passive attendance or going through the motions. Love, by its very nature, moves us toward God and others. Whether it’s taking a step to join a group, serve, or enter a discipleship relationship, we are called to respond to God’s love by moving—because love never stands still. [164:15]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [32:13] - My Story: From Brokenness to Belonging
• [34:13] - The Power of Community in Transformation
• [35:50] - Joy and Sorrow: The Role of People in Every Season
• [37:06] - The Mission: More Than Crowds, It’s Disciples
• [39:05] - The Great Commission: Jesus’ Unchanging Call
• [40:55] - Baptism: The Beginning, Not the End
• [41:32] - Teaching to Observe: Discipleship in Action
• [44:19] - Three Movements: Devotion, Community, Mission
• [45:18] - Devotion: Rhythms of Life with God
• [47:42] - Community: From Rows to Circles
• [51:02] - Mission: Serving Together for the Kingdom
• [56:49] - Seven Marks of a Disciple
• [58:10] - Move to One: Vision for Discipleship Relationships
• [64:31] - Lies of the Enemy vs. Truth of Identity
• [66:19] - Affirmations from 1 John: You Are Forgiven
• [71:05] - The Father’s Love: Our Deepest Need
• [72:37] - Respond: Move Toward Relationship
• [121:11] - Personal Testimony: The Ongoing Need for Community
• [128:15] - Filling the City, Not Just the Room
• [130:19] - The Mission in Phoenix: Love Moves
• [134:25] - Devotion, Community, Mission: Practical Steps
• [140:26] - Mission in Action: Serving and Next Generation
• [145:13] - Move to One: How to Get Involved
• [150:44] - The Real Barrier: Lies, Not Lack of Resources
• [153:06] - 1 John 2: Identity Over Activity
• [158:11] - Children of a Perfect Father
• [162:42] - Invitation: Move Toward Discipleship
• [164:15] - Responding Together: Love Moves

Bible Reading

Matthew 28:19–20 (ESV) — > 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.

1 John 2:12–14 (ESV) — > I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.
> I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.
> I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.
> I write to you, children, because you know the Father.
> I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.
> I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Genesis 2:18 (ESV) — > Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”

Observation Questions

1. In Matthew 28:19–20, what three main actions does Jesus command his followers to do as part of making disciples?
2. According to 1 John 2:12–14, what are some of the affirmations John gives to believers at different stages of spiritual maturity?
3. The sermon mentioned that even before sin entered the world, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” What does this reveal about God’s design for people? ([02:04:17])
4. In the sermon, what were the four qualities described as essential for a discipleship relationship? ([58:25])

Interpretation Questions

1. Why do you think Jesus emphasizes “teaching them to observe” (or obey) all he commanded, rather than just “teaching them” information? How does this shape our understanding of discipleship? ([41:32])
2. The sermon says that transformation requires both God and his people. Why is community so important for spiritual growth, according to the pastor’s story? ([34:13])
3. John’s affirmations in 1 John 2:12–14 focus on identity rather than activity. Why might this be important for people who feel unqualified or “not good enough” to disciple others? ([01:07:22])
4. The pastor said the biggest barrier to discipleship is not a lack of resources or programs, but the lies of the enemy. What are some of these lies, and why are they so effective at keeping people isolated? ([02:31:56])

Application Questions

1. The pastor shared that for a long time, he kept coming to church but didn’t experience real change until others pursued him with grace and truth. Have you ever felt alone in church or in your faith? What would it look like for you to move toward community, even if it feels uncomfortable? ([33:32])
2. The “Move to One” vision is for every person to have at least one intentional, vulnerable, accountable, and missional discipleship relationship. Which of these four qualities is most challenging for you, and why? ([58:25])
3. The sermon said, “Love never stands still—love moves.” What is one practical step you could take this week to move toward someone else in love—whether that’s joining a group, serving, or reaching out to someone you don’t know well? ([02:44:15])
4. The pastor talked about the lies that keep us from community, like “I’m too busy,” “I don’t know enough,” or “I don’t belong.” Which of these lies do you most often believe, and how can you confront it with the truth of your identity in Christ? ([02:31:56])
5. The sermon described discipleship as being rooted in identity, not activity. How does knowing you are forgiven, loved, and have overcome the evil one (1 John 2:12–14) change the way you approach relationships and serving others? ([01:07:22])
6. The pastor shared about people who invested in his life and his daughter’s life, breaking cycles of isolation and lies. Who has done this for you? Is there someone you could intentionally invest in or encourage this month? ([02:24:09])
7. The mission of the church is to make disciples, but the methods (devotion, community, mission) can look different in each season. Which of these three “movements” do you need to grow in most right now, and what’s one step you can take? ([44:19])