Embracing God's Love: Be the Body of Christ

### Summary

Today, we gathered to celebrate the limitless love and grace of God, and to remind ourselves of our mission as the body of Christ. We began with an exciting announcement about "Be the Body Sunday" on June 30th, where we will not meet in the church building but instead go out into our communities to be the hands and feet of Jesus. This could mean attending another church, taking a non-believer to lunch, or simply engaging in acts of kindness. The goal is to live out our faith beyond the walls of the church.

We also introduced the Limitless Church AI chatbot, a tool designed to help you with any questions about our sermons, services, or beliefs. This resource is available on our website and can provide instant answers to your queries.

Our worship today was filled with joy and energy, featuring songs like "Push" and "Your Love is Amazing," which reminded us of the power and love of Jesus that helps us overcome life's challenges. We then heard a powerful testimony from a member of our congregation, emphasizing the transformative power of inviting others to church.

The core of today's message was centered on the inclusivity of God's love, encapsulated in the word "whosoever" from John 3:16. This word signifies that God's grace and salvation are available to everyone, regardless of their past or present circumstances. We explored how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will, and how our weaknesses do not disqualify us from being used by Him. Instead, they make us prime candidates for His grace.

We were challenged to seek out the "whosoevers" in our lives—those who are lost, hurting, or in need of Jesus' saving grace. Imagine the impact if each of us committed to pursuing just one person with the same relentless love that God pursued us. We were reminded that we don't need to be theologians to share the gospel; our personal testimonies of transformation are powerful enough.

Finally, we were encouraged to give generously, not out of obligation, but out of gratitude for all that God has done for us. We closed with a call to action: to be agents of change, ambassadors of hope, and messengers of the good news to the whosoevers in our lives.

### Key Takeaways

1. **Be the Body of Christ**: On June 30th, we are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones and be the body of Christ in our communities. This could mean attending another church, engaging with non-believers, or performing acts of kindness. The goal is to live out our faith beyond the church walls and make a tangible impact in the lives of others. [49:13]

2. **Inclusivity of God's Love**: The word "whosoever" in John 3:16 signifies that God's grace and salvation are available to everyone, regardless of their past or present circumstances. This inclusivity is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's love. [01:00:03]

3. **God Uses Imperfect People**: God doesn't require us to be perfect to be used by Him. He often chooses the lowly and the weak to accomplish His perfect will. Our weaknesses and past mistakes do not disqualify us; instead, they make us prime candidates for His grace. [01:04:16]

4. **Pursue the Whosoevers**: We are called to seek out the "whosoevers" in our lives—those who are lost, hurting, or in need of Jesus' saving grace. Imagine the impact if each of us committed to pursuing just one person with the same relentless love that God pursued us. [01:21:08]

5. **Generosity Out of Gratitude**: Our giving should be a reflection of our gratitude for all that God has done for us. We don't give out of obligation but out of a cheerful heart, recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God. [01:30:31]

### YouTube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[03:48] - Introduction to AI Chatbot
[04:41] - Greeting and Opening Prayer
[05:25] - Call to Worship
[06:29] - Prayer of Thanksgiving
[07:17] - Praise and Worship: "Push"
[12:41] - Praise and Worship: "Your Love is Amazing"
[17:29] - Testimony: Laurie's Story
[46:25] - Be the Body Sunday Announcement
[49:13] - Summer Classes Announcement
[55:03] - Sermon: Whosoever
[01:00:03] - The Inclusivity of God's Love
[01:04:16] - God Uses Imperfect People
[01:21:08] - Pursue the Whosoevers
[01:30:31] - Generosity Out of Gratitude
[01:36:03] - Call to Salvation and Prayer
[01:37:43] - Community Fellowship and Closing

### Bible Reading
1. John 3:16-17 (NIV): "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
2. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 (NIV): "Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him."
3. Romans 10:13-15 (NIV): "For, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'"

### Observation Questions
1. What is the significance of the word "whosoever" in John 3:16, and how does it relate to the inclusivity of God's love? [01:00:03]
2. According to 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, what types of people does God choose to accomplish His will, and why? [01:04:16]
3. In Romans 10:13-15, what steps are outlined for someone to come to faith in Jesus, and what role do believers play in this process? [01:26:49]
4. What was the purpose of "Be the Body Sunday," and how does it encourage living out faith beyond the church walls? [49:13]

### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the concept of "whosoever" challenge our understanding of who is eligible for God's grace and salvation? [01:00:03]
2. Why does God choose to use imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will, according to 1 Corinthians 1:26-29? [01:04:16]
3. What does it mean to be an "agent of change" and an "ambassador of hope" in the context of pursuing the "whosoevers" in our lives? [01:21:08]
4. How can the testimony of personal transformation be a powerful tool in sharing the gospel, as mentioned in the sermon? [46:25]

### Application Questions
1. Reflect on your own life: Who is a "whosoever" that you can reach out to with the love and grace of Jesus this week? How will you approach them? [01:21:08]
2. Think about a time when you felt unqualified or imperfect. How can you embrace the truth that God uses imperfect people for His purposes? [01:04:16]
3. "Be the Body Sunday" encourages stepping out of comfort zones. What specific action can you take to live out your faith in your community this week? [49:13]
4. How can you use your personal testimony to share the gospel with someone who is lost or hurting? What part of your story might resonate with them? [46:25]
5. Generosity is a reflection of gratitude. What is one way you can give generously this week, not out of obligation, but out of thankfulness for what God has done for you? [01:30:31]
6. Identify one person in your life who is curious about faith. How can you engage them in a spiritual conversation this week? [01:26:49]
7. How can you overcome any personal excuses or fears that prevent you from sharing the gospel with others? What steps will you take to be more proactive in this area? [01:23:24]

Day 1: Living Out Our Faith Beyond Church Walls
On June 30th, we are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones and be the body of Christ in our communities. This could mean attending another church, engaging with non-believers, or performing acts of kindness. The goal is to live out our faith beyond the church walls and make a tangible impact in the lives of others. This initiative, known as "Be the Body Sunday," is a call to action for us to embody the teachings of Jesus in our everyday lives. By doing so, we can demonstrate the love and grace of God in practical ways, showing that our faith is not confined to a building but is active and alive in the world around us. [49:13]

"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16, ESV)

Reflection: How can you step out of your comfort zone this week to be the hands and feet of Jesus in your community?


Day 2: The Inclusivity of God's Love
The word "whosoever" in John 3:16 signifies that God's grace and salvation are available to everyone, regardless of their past or present circumstances. This inclusivity is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's love. It challenges us to look beyond our biases and prejudices and to see every person as a potential recipient of God's grace. We are called to extend the same love and acceptance to others that God has extended to us, breaking down barriers and building bridges of understanding and compassion. [01:00:03]

"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age." (Titus 2:11-12, ESV)

Reflection: Who in your life have you overlooked or judged unfairly? How can you show them the inclusive love of God this week?


Day 3: God Uses Imperfect People
God doesn't require us to be perfect to be used by Him. He often chooses the lowly and the weak to accomplish His perfect will. Our weaknesses and past mistakes do not disqualify us; instead, they make us prime candidates for His grace. This truth is both humbling and empowering, reminding us that our value and usefulness in God's kingdom are not based on our abilities or achievements but on His grace and power working through us. It encourages us to embrace our imperfections and to trust that God can use even our brokenness for His glory. [01:04:16]

"But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are." (1 Corinthians 1:27-28, ESV)

Reflection: What weaknesses or past mistakes have you been holding onto? How can you surrender them to God and allow Him to use them for His purposes?


Day 4: Pursue the Whosoevers
We are called to seek out the "whosoevers" in our lives—those who are lost, hurting, or in need of Jesus' saving grace. Imagine the impact if each of us committed to pursuing just one person with the same relentless love that God pursued us. This pursuit is not about converting people but about loving them genuinely and unconditionally, just as God loves us. It involves being present in their lives, listening to their struggles, and sharing the hope and joy that we have found in Christ. By doing so, we can be instruments of God's grace and love, bringing light and hope to those who need it most. [01:21:08]

"And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth." (2 Timothy 2:24-25, ESV)

Reflection: Who is one person in your life that you can pursue with God's relentless love this week? How can you show them that love in practical ways?


Day 5: Generosity Out of Gratitude
Our giving should be a reflection of our gratitude for all that God has done for us. We don't give out of obligation but out of a cheerful heart, recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God. This perspective transforms our approach to generosity, making it an act of worship and thanksgiving rather than a duty or burden. It reminds us that our resources are not our own but are entrusted to us by God to be used for His purposes. By giving generously, we participate in God's work and express our trust in His provision and faithfulness. [01:30:31]

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:7-8, ESV)

Reflection: How can you practice generosity this week in a way that reflects your gratitude to God? What specific steps can you take to give cheerfully and sacrificially?

Hey, Limitless! I'm excited to tell you about Be the Body Sunday. The last Sunday of this month, June 30th, we will not have service. Why? Because we're going to be out being the body. Whether that means you're worshiping at another church or maybe you're going to a church that you've been invited to, we encourage you to go out and be the body of Christ. Maybe for you, that's taking a family member or a non-believer to lunch, whatever that looks like. I want to encourage you to go out and not just be here in a silo, but actually go out. Be the body of Christ. So please don't be here Sunday, June the 30th. Don't knock on the door because we won't be here; we're going to go out and be the body.

Hi, Limitless! I want to remind you of a great tool that you have access to here at Limitless Church, and it is the Limitless Church AI chatbot. It is available at LimitlessWoodland.com. The chatbot is amazing because you can ask any questions in regards to our sermons or our services, and it will give you the answer right there on the spot. Maybe you have a question about the last series that we preached about. Maybe you missed a scripture because you were so busy engulfed in the service and you didn't get a chance to write it down. Well, you can go to the chatbot and say, "Hey, what was the last sermon series that was preached? Hey, give me an overview of the sermon. Hey, what do we believe about faith? What do we believe about Christianity?" and many of the other questions. The AI chatbot will give you answers based on the sermons that we've preached here at Limitless Church from the beginning of our church up until now. This is an awesome tool, and I want to make you aware of it and have you take the opportunity to use it. Again, you can go to LimitlessWoodland.com, and you'll see the AI chatbot in the bottom left or right-hand corner.

Well, good morning, everybody! How are we doing this morning? Good! Well, I am excited to see each and every one of you this morning. My name is Pastor Keenan. I, along with my beautiful wife, Miss Sonia, are the lead pastors here at Limitless Church, and we are excited to be in the house of the Lord this morning. Come on! Scripture says, "I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord." It's just this amazing experience. I don't know what your week has been like. I know my week has been long. And some of you, maybe it's coworkers, maybe it's family, whatever it is that caused your week to be long. But we have this opportunity to come together, to be together with family, to be together with our brothers and our sisters, to worship God, to hear from God. Maybe you're empty this morning, and you have an opportunity to be filled up this morning, to refill your cup, to get energized and be ready to pour out all that God has for you and what God is doing. And we get this unique opportunity to do that this morning.

So I want to challenge you to dive in this morning. I want to challenge you to really hear what the Lord is saying and what He has called you to do. And what is He saying? What is the unique thing that He is asking for you to do this morning? So be surrendered and be ready to receive all that He has. Let's pray this morning, and then let's get started.

Heavenly Father, thank you. Thank you for allowing us to be here this morning. Thank you for your grace and your mercy that continues to overwhelm us. God, this is the day that you have made. So we make a conscious decision to rejoice and to be glad because we have so much to be glad about. We have so much to be grateful for. We have so much to be thankful for. So we say thank you, Jesus, today. Have your way in us and through us. We are here to lift your name and your name alone because you are worthy to be praised. God, have your way in this place. This is your house. Do with it what you will. We love you. We honor you today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Amen. Would you do me a favor? Would you stand with me? You're going to see some of us shouting. You're going to see some of us jumping up and down. This is Limitless Church. Feel free to join in with us. Yeah! Is anybody thanking God this morning? I said, is anybody thanking God this morning? Hallelujah!

Today is Limitless Summer, so I felt like I should get up here and participate in the praise and worship service this morning. I have a song that's right in line with that, and this song is called "Push." And basically, it is saying that no matter what we're going through, no matter what the situation is that we have in life, we get an opportunity to push through, push through these situations because we have Jesus. We don't have to allow our situations to overcome us, but we get to overcome them and push.

And so your part is very simple. You just say, "I need you to push. Push to victory." It's very simple, very easy. One sentence, you'll get your part. I need you to push to victory. All right, are we ready? All right, come on, let's do it. All right, hallelujah! Feel free to clap, feel free to dance and get your dance on. We're excited to be here. All right, turn it up!

I need you to push to... There we go! Through circumstances, through tears, I raise my hand and say, "Because of what He's done for me in victory." I need you to... No, no, I won't go back. Future, forget my past. What He's done for me. Some problems, yeah, we had them. They tried to weigh us down. Some days can't see the light. I'm just praying we be found. No food, no light, no water. And that baby needs some. But still, through all the struggles, we put our trust in you.

Hey, so we push to the sunshine because we know that He's been good. And your love was a lifeline to make sure that we all could. Now, joy, it is my portion. And I don't drive a Bentley. Hey, I may not have it all. But through Him, I've got plenty. Push to, push to victory. Yeah, hallelujah!

Hey, here we go, say, "I." Because of what He's done for me. Hallelujah! Sing it, say, "No, I won't go back. Future, forget my past." What He's done for me. Let we go, let we go. I leave my problems right there. Let we go, let we go. Depression just keep away. No longer I will stay down. All my worries, they turn around. He turned it into a frown. Now I have a reason to shout.

Hey, happiness take over. Man, holy joy take over. Man, it just made me fire. Hey, why are y'all all... Hey, blessings overflowing here. Holy Spirit, comfort me. All the love just in the air. Here we go, y'all ready? Let's hear it!

Oh, y'all sound good! I need y'all at worship practice. Hey, say, "Because of what He's done for me in victory." I need you to... I need you to... I won't go back. Future, forget my past. I... Because of what He's done for me in victory. I need you to... I need you to... Y'all sound good out there! I need you to push. I'm going to point y'all, y'all say what? I need you to... Oh, y'all good! I need you to... Push. Hallelujah!

Through our circumstance, I need you to... Push. Well, we have tribulations. I need you to... Push. We don't fail. We don't falter. We don't fail. I need you to... Okay, last time, huh? I need you to... Y'all make some noise for Jesus! Oh, y'all sound good! Y'all sound good, y'all sound good.

All right, all right, all right, we're going to keep it moving, we're going to keep it moving. The next song is called "Your Love is Amazing," and I really, I wrote that song just because of the fact that God's love is just amazing. Amazing! When I think about all the things that He's done, when I think about where He's brought me from, when I think about who I used to be, hallelujah, and where I am today, the only thing that I can attribute it to is His amazing love.

So your part is real simple. I'm going to try not to throw my voice out because that's what I did first service. Very simple, your love is amazing, everybody. They're looking at y'all like, "How y'all know this song?" Your love is amazing. Listen, if you sing in the shower, this is your moment. Your love is amazing. Don't miss your blessing here, kid, sit right here. Your love is amazing. All right, let's go.

Here, babe, babe. All right, let's see y'all get it. This feeling that I got is so amazing. I can't contain it if I try. Like I got a brand new car and didn't pay a cent. I'm so excited I could cry. Hey, I don't deserve it. I can't restrain it. Even on my best day, I can't explain it. He got me covered in for that. I love no other. He sits closer than a brother and a lover.

And so I say, it's just so crazy. Just how I feel. Yeah. Your love's amazing. It's so unreal. I can't contain it. Hey, I'm about to blow. And I just got you. Ready, Trill? Let's go. Your love is amazing. This feels good. Hey, hey, your love is amazing. I hope I can keep my voice with this one. I don't deserve it. You don't even understand what I'm feeling now.

I've been taken to another place, another space. Can't even lie. I know my past and my present ain't what it should be. But your love, your grace, and your mercy said that I could be. And so you showered me and showed me super favor. And keeps reminding me, hey, I'll always need a savior. And you'll be here now and later, even till the end of day.

So I put my hands up and say, just so crazy. Just how I feel. Your love's amazing. It's so unreal. I can't contain it. I'm about to blow. And I just gotta let the world know your love is amazing. Father, we thank you because your love is amazing. We thank you for your grace. We thank you for your favor. We thank you for your mercy. We thank you for your peace. Your love is amazing. Your love is amazing.

All right, here we go. Last time. This on y'all. Why we decided to serve? My name is Laurie, and that was my Limitless testimony. Come on, somebody! So whenever I'm saying or someone who is serving is saying, "Hey, we don't think it's an accident that you're here." We don't think that you're here by happenstance this morning, and we believe that you're here for a reason and that God is wanting to do something in your life. We mean that thing!

Yeah, we're not just saying that because we've seen time and time again where somebody has invited someone to church, and they've come, and it has literally changed the trajectory of their life. And that's what we're here for. We're excited about that because somebody invited Bianca. Felix invited Bianca. Bianca invites her parents, and it just keeps going on from there.

We have family members that say, "Hey, I invited this person," and my first service, my second row team saying, "We're gonna fill up this whole row because of what God is doing in our lives and what we see happening in others." That's why this is so important. So I'm excited about that testimony and many of the others. And there's always, if God has done something in your life, you say, "Hey, I just have this story that I want to share that I think would benefit the church," please let us know.

Daniella is here up front. Daniella, raise your hand. You can let her know, "Hey, I have a testimony that I believe that I would like to share." Keep it short, hallelujah! But we will record that testimony and give it up because we believe that, like the Bible says, that they were overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the power of the testimony. And so we want to share those stories. That's what this church is about—sharing what God is doing in our lives, and that's what we're doing in people's lives. Amen?

All right, I got two things for you as always. The first one is Be the Body. Somebody say, "Next week, do not come to church." Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah! It sounds bad when you look at the religious spirit just jump up in you like, "What? Wait, I can't say that?" No, don't do it. You're gonna be here by yourself, okay? We will not be having service next week. Next week, we're doing something called Be the Body.

There's this connotation that happens with church. People who come to church, especially if you go to a good church, what happens is you come and you're here, and the only people that you're around that love Jesus are the people that you're around on Sunday. The only time you talk about Jesus, the only time that you're like, "Oh, I'm on fire for Jesus," is when you're in church here on Sunday. The Bible says that we are the body of Christ. That means there's other people that you need to be in relationship with. There's other people that you need to have conversations with that are also a part of the body of Christ.

Also, there are people who don't know Him yet that you need to have a conversation with, that you need to take out to lunch, that you need to bring to breakfast, that you just need to be close to so that you can show the light of Christ to them. So next Sunday, that is your mandate. This is what I'm telling you to do. No, the church is not closing; we're gonna be back the following Sunday, okay? I'm already, like, you know, I'm worrying with myself because I'm like, "I just want to go to church." It's like, yeah, that's the problem. We want you to be the body of Christ, and that means not just here in this building. Amen?

So next Sunday, we're challenging you to do that. The second thing is our summer classes. Our summer classes start July 10th. Somebody say, "July 10th, 6:30 p.m." July 10th, 6:30 p.m. Okay, all of these classes are happening at the same time. I failed to mention this last service, and people signed up for every class, okay? You can't do that. You can sign up for one, okay? But I can already tell you that seating is limited, and this is not one of those situations where I can just add seats.

So it is imperative that if you would like to be a part, that you do what you can to be a part. Sign up! It'll be every Wednesday at 6:30 here at the church. All right, our first class is called Brand Jesus. Brand Jesus Christianity. Basically, it's a Christianity 101. Maybe you've come from a different denomination. Maybe you haven't been to church in a long time. Maybe you're just committing your life to Jesus, and you want to know, "What do I do? What is this life all about? How can I build this life in Jesus? How can I develop my relationship with Jesus?" That is what this class is about, and it's called Brand Jesus.

The next class is called Navigating the Bible: A Road Map to Life. I remember when I first got a Bible. My first, when I first got one, I was like, "Yeah, this is too thick. I'm not reading all this. I'm not gonna do it." I was like, "This is too many pages, and the writing is too small. I'm not gonna make it through this." And I was like, "No, that's actually not how you read it." I was like, "Good, because I wasn't gonna be able to do that." And they said, "But what you do is you go piece by piece." But then I was like, "Then what are the big numbers, and what are the large numbers, and what are the small numbers, and what are the little numbers, and what are the books?"

As I began to grow in my faith, I began to learn what it meant to read the Bible—not only to read the Bible, but how do I apply the word to my life? This is not a history book; this is a living book that applies to your life. And so this class, Navigating the Bible, is giving you a road map and it's walking you through how to read the Bible and how the Bible applies to your life. So that's our second class.

Our third class is called Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health and the Church. A lot of people will say, like, "Oh, you know, it's either mental health or the church; you can't do both." No, no, no, it's both! And we believe in prayer; we believe in the power of God, but we also believe in addressing the issues and using the wisdom that God has given us to address these issues, address root causes, address what's happening, and then partner that with the word of God.

Addressing mental health and the church, we don't shy away from these issues; we go right into the front because guess what? If we don't give a perspective on it, then the world will give a perspective on it. So this is a class addressing mental health. So if you've had questions about mental health, how does mental health work with the church, how do I address my mental health, this class is for you.

The next class is called Never Stop Becoming One. All my people, raise your hand, please! Hands up! Hands up! Hands up! Married people! Married people! Married people! Almost married don't count—married people! Okay, all right! Never Stop Becoming One. This is a marriage enrichment class. Anybody who's been married for any length of time will tell you that it is important that you are always working on your marriage. There will never be a day where you have perfected what marriage looks like, okay?

There's always a time—20 years, 30 years, 40 years—you still need to be working on your marriage. And the Chris Solos, our marriage team, they're going to be leading this class, and I would encourage you to sign up for this class, especially if you didn't get a chance to go to the marriage conference that we had. This class is for you.

Lastly, our last class is called The Mindset Makeover: From Battle to Victory. We face these battles in our mind. My wife preached a wonderful book called The Mind Message about this. How do we face these battles? Amen? We can clap for that! Hallelujah! Yeah, you did preach that thing, did that! But how do we address this battle in your mind? This back and forth, these thoughts, these things? How do I do that? Well, this is an in-depth study on the battlefield of your mind, from battle to victory, and it is based on the book by Craig Groeschel, Winning the Battle of Your Mind.

So if any of these interest you, please QR code, please sign up. There's a signup outside in the lobby at the Team Limitless table. You're gonna want to be here. This is an opportunity. You're like, "How can I go deeper in my faith? How can I grow?" This is the start of that, so please sign up for those classes, and we will go from there.

All right, are we ready to dive into the word for today? Good! All right, heavenly Father, thank you for your word. God, we are here today because we want to hear from you. We need to hear from you. God, for some of us, it's been a long week, long month, long season, God, and we need a filling. We're here today because we need to hear what it is that you're saying to us. Open our ears, God, so that we can hear what you're saying. Open our hearts so that we can receive it. God, your word is already anointed, so we believe that when it comes forth, it will make a change and a difference in our life—not just the words that are coming across the pulpit, but what are you speaking in your spirit individually to each and every one of us? We want to hear from you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

All right, so in middle school, I had a crush on this girl. This is before I met my wife; she's not as beautiful as you. I didn't even know what beauty looked like till I met you. Hey, yeah, y'all write that down, take some notes, write that down—that's free! All the ones you got to pay for.

All right, so this girl in middle school, her name was Chantelle, and I was like, "This girl is really cute." I went to a sort of prestigious school, and she was like my name was Chloe. Chloe, and she was like my name was Chloe. And she was the captain of the cheerleading squad. I aimed high; even in middle school, I was like, "To the top for me!" And I was like, "Man, this girl's cute. I want to talk to this girl."

The problem was she only dated athletes, so my solution? Become an athlete! I'm gonna become an athlete; that's what I'm gonna do. Basketball tryouts were about to happen, and I was like, "You know what? I'm gonna try out for basketball." Now, I had never played basketball. I mean, I went to the blacktop by myself with a basketball, but I never played basketball. I wasn't keeping score; I didn't even watch basketball. My mom didn't like sports; I didn't watch basketball. I was like, "Okay, we just gonna make this do what it do."

I was also unaware that in order to make the team, you had to prove yourself at tryouts, which means you had to know how to play, which means you have to know the terminology of basketball and what a carry is and a walk is, and you can't just walk the ball to the basket and put it in there. You had to prove yourself at tryouts because at my school, they didn't just want whoever to be a part of the team—ideally me. They wanted the best of the best; they wanted to win.

Needless to say, I didn't make the team. Discouraged but not denied, I said, "You know what? Maybe chess is more my speed." But no, y'all laughing, but chess, you're still considered an athlete. Yeah, yeah, yeah, you still get a letterman jacket! You still get a letter! What's your name? I just wanted the jacket, really! But I figured chess is more my speed. But I don't want to be on that team because I don't want to be on speed.

What I didn't know was that in order to be a part of the chess team, you had to beat a current member of the chess team. You had to beat somebody who knew how to play, who knew the rules and who had played before. I was neither one of these, and I was unsuccessful in my attempts to be an athlete. And it was this thing; it was like, you know, they don't want just anybody being a part, whoever, just being a part of their team. They want the best. They want to be able to win.

What am I saying? I'm saying, frankly, I remember well what it was like to not be chosen. I remember well what it was like to not be good enough. And for me, that's why the good news of the gospel of Jesus is so powerful. See, God isn't asking for us to go to tryouts. God isn't asking for us to be the best of the best. He's not looking for us to be elite players or perfect people. He simply says, "Whosoever."

And for me, and maybe for you today, there's a whole lot of hope hidden in "whosoever." The Holy Grail of the Bible, one of my favorite scriptures, John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." Whosoever.

And I looked up this word, "whosoever," because I like to be deep, and I want y'all to know I know stuff. And I looked it up, and this word, "whosoever," is the Greek word "pas," P-A-S. And y'all know what it means? It means all. It means everyone. It means anyone. It means as many as will come, whosoever. Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

For some of us, that's a hard concept to grasp because we're used to this thing in the world that anything worth having costs something. And that cost, whatever it may be, makes sure that it isn't accessible to everyone. But God says, "No, the cost has been paid. It's already been taken care of. My Son paid the cost so that whosoever, so that whosoever has access and can come to Him."

That's why His love is amazing. This is hope on display. This is Jesus. Whosoever. Knowing our past, knowing our shortcomings, knowing our hangups, our failures, He still looked at us and said, "Yes, I want you." He knows you got an attitude out this world. He knows you are just impatient. He knows your inconsistency. He knows how you be getting hangry at the drop of a dime. He knows. He knows the things that you've walked through and how you are, and He still said, "Yes, I want you."

Not only do I want you, I love you. Not only do I want you and I love you, but I want an opportunity to show you the extent of my love, whosoever. And He's not asking for degrees. He's not asking for PhDs. He's not asking for you to know each and everything. He's not asking for you to compete. He's not asking for you to be chosen to be a part. He doesn't need you to be famous or to be the best ever. He just wants you—all of you.

First Corinthians 12, actually First Corinthians 1, verse 26: "He says, brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards. Not many of you were influential. Not many of you were of noble birth, but God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things and the things that are not to nullify the things that are."

So that no one would be able to boast before Him. Paul says, "God chose the lowly things of the world so that no one would be able to boast." So you can't boast in your accolades. You can't boast in your bank account. You can't boast in your position. You can't boast in who you are and the things that you have achieved. You can't boast in your knowledge or your ability. He says, "I chose the lowly."

That it would be clear that all would be able to say, "That had to be God." When they see it happen, they would say, "That had to be God." They'd be like, "I know you. That had to be Jesus. That was nobody but God." He says, "That's the one that I choose. That's the one that I can use."

This consistent theme in scripture is that He uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will. It is the recognition of our weakness that qualifies us to be used, not the dependency on our strengths. And because we're flesh and blood, because we're human, we say, "Pastor, you don't understand. You don't know my life. You don't know the things that I've done. You don't know the things that I've been through. You don't know my story. I've walked through some things, and I'm here, but I'm not the person that you see."

And I would say, if anything, I've disqualified myself from being used by God. I'm surprised that I'm here. People will say, "You know, if I walk in there, the roof is coming down." Listen, the only qualification to receive Him and to be used by Him is that you confess and believe. That is it. Believe, confess. Those are the qualifications. If there is still breath in your lungs today, then you can be used by God. If there is still breath in your lungs today, then today is the day of salvation.

God continually shows us that all He needs is a willing heart. That's all He's asking for. He said, "All I need is a willing heart." And here's the thing, guys: He never asked for a perfect one. We're the ones trying to achieve perfection. We're the ones trying to make it to the place to where we're perfect. And God said, "I never asked for a perfect one."

Jesus is talking, and one of the guys comes up to Jesus, and he says, "You know, good Father, good Father, what must I do to be saved?" And God says, "Why you call me good?" Jesus says, "Why you call me good? There is none good but my Father." Perfection will not be achieved until we get to heaven. We strive towards a—Paul says, "I stress towards the mark," but I'm not so obsessed with perfection that I feel like I can't do anything.

You know, that is the enemy says, "I didn't ask for a perfect heart. I asked for a willing one." He knew that aside from His Son, a perfect one doesn't exist. David was an adulterer. Saul, before he was called Paul, killed and jailed Christians. Matthew was a fed; he was the IRS, okay? The worst of the worst. He was a tax collector. Nobody liked him. Rahab, who was used in the Bible, she was a prostitute. Mary Magdalene was possessed by demons, yet God loved them and used them anyway.

So before you try to disqualify somebody because of what they went through and what they're going through, you probably should read the Bible first. All right? God isn't looking at your resume to choose if He loves you or will accept you. He knows your resume. He knows who you are. He knows who you would be. And He already, the Bible says, predestined. He already made up in His mind to love you. He already made up in His mind to accept you. And He says, "Whosoever, let him come." Whosoever.

Acts chapter 2, verse 21, since y'all don't believe me: "And it shall be that everyone who calls upon everyone who calls, everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord, invoking His name, adoring His name and worshiping the Lord Jesus shall be saved." Everyone.

Romans 10, verse 8: "But what does it say? The word is near you in your mouth and in your heart. That is the word of faith that we proclaim. Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the scripture says, what does he say? Everyone, everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. For the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him."

Verse 13: "For everyone, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." And anyone who... Church, because they say, "I said," he doesn't need to call. We don't need it. I said, "You should call on me." Don't worry about that.

That is Christ's message to me. I'm sat in firstborn and shall go apostle. Second born. Years. Firstborn. Firstborn. Re chains? Firstborn. Re chains. Firstborn. Uanuccaim. Firstborn. Re chains. Firstborn.

You are like, "Not me." The best of us, the ones that say, "No, no, no, no. I've led a good life. I've been good my entire life. I've helped people. I've given to the poor. When I see somebody who's in need, I go and help them. And I haven't done anything wrong. I've been good and led a good life my entire life." The problem is that your good isn't good enough because at some point, we have all sinned, and we have all missed a high standard that has been set by God.

Romans 3 says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 6 says, "For the wages of sin is death." So if we've all fallen short, we've all sinned, then we all deserve death. But the second part of Romans 6 says, "But, oh, that's the best but you've ever seen. But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord." The free gift—free, undeserved. You ain't got to pay for it; it's yours.

So the wages of sin, you go to work, you work, you get a wage for what you have done. He said, "The wage of living a life in sin is death. But God offers a free gift of eternal life in Christ." Isn't that just like God? That the just punishment that we deserve is met with an undeserved grace and a gift of eternal life in Jesus. Isn't it just like God? And He says, "It is available for whosoever."

It's available for the addict who's made some choices, finds themselves in a pit and is desperately trying to find their way back. It's available for the guy or the woman who's trying to find their way back. It's available for the girl who's been filling that empty void in their soul with the bottom of an alcohol bottle. It's available for the person who's been looking for love in the arms of a guy or a girl only to be left empty and lonely again and again and again.

It's available for that person battling overwhelming anxiety and fear, seeking peace and solace in every other place. It's available for the person that's weighed down by guilt and shame, yearning for a fresh start and forgiveness. It is available for you. It is available for me. We are whosoever. No matter where we are, no matter what we've done, His grace, His mercy, and His salvation is here. This is the hope for whosoever.

Luke chapter 23 shows us this story in wonderful fashion. Jesus is headed to the cross, and they put the nails in His hand and nails in His feet. He's up there. We meet Him in verse 39. And one of the criminals who had been hanging with Him on the cross beside Him kept hurling abuses at Him. Another scripture said he kept defaming Him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us from death." He didn't leave himself out.

He says, "But the other one rebuked him, saying, 'Do you not even fear God? Since you're under the same sentence of condemnation, we are suffering justly because we are getting what we deserve for what we have done. But this man has done nothing wrong.'" And he was saying, "Jesus, please remember me. Remember me when you come into your kingdom."

And Jesus said, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you today, you will be with me in paradise." Jesus, in this time, when you got hung on the cross, you were guilty of three things: sedition, which is you causing a division from the king, murder, and terrorism. Those were the three things that would get you crucified.

Now, we know he didn't claim to be Jesus, so we can cross the first one out because Jesus is there next to him. So the reasons why these gentlemen and this man could have been on the cross was because of murder or terrorism. And he himself said he was guilty. He said, "We are getting what we deserve for what we have done."

But in his last moments, he acknowledged who Jesus was. He acknowledged the divinity of Jesus. He acknowledged the ability of Jesus. And he believed on Jesus. And in that moment, the worst of the worst became the first whosoever to receive the gift of the gospel—eternal life with Jesus. Whosoever. Whosoever.

This word represents the gift of the gospel. This word represents the gift of the gospel. This word represents inclusivity. This word represents grace. It represents hope for all of us, regardless of our past mistakes, regardless of our failures, regardless of our shortcomings. God's love is not reserved for the elite or the perfect. It is offered to all who believe in Him.

In a world where worth is tied to achievements and accomplishments, God's invitation is very simple: Whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Whosoever.

My challenge for Limitless is this: We cannot continue to be content with just receiving the love of God for ourselves. We cannot continue to be content with just receiving the love of God for ourselves. We cannot, as I say, be stingy with our Jesus. We acknowledge what God has done. We walk in the grace and the mercy of who He is, and we're quiet about it, and we don't tell nobody.

We can't sing how amazing His love is and then say nothing about it to someone else. Here at Limitless, if you call this place your home, this is your church, then I want you to know that we are called to be agents of change, okay? We are ambassadors of hope. We are messengers of the good news to the whosoevers that are in our lives.

I want you to seek out the whosoevers that are in your life. Seek out who is it that is lost? Who is it that is hurting? Who is in need of the saving grace of Jesus? Who? Who is the whosoever in your life? I know right now, even as I'm saying it, there is a name, there is a picture that is popping up in your head, even at this moment.

Who are the whosoevers in your life? Imagine the impact that we could have if each one of us committed to pursuing just one. Now, imagine the impact that you could have if each of us chose to pursue one like God pursued us. You know how fast and hard you was running? How long you was running? How consistent you were running? Back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, gone.

And how consistent God was in pursuing you. Imagine if we pursued the one just like that. Just one. Just one. We made a decision, as 1 Peter 2 says, to tell them about the day and night difference that Christ made in our life. And then inviting them to experience the transforming power of God in our midst. What would happen?

If we reached out to the whosoevers in our life. And I know the excuse, Ms. Dryman, you can come. I know the excuse is, "You know, well, what am I going to say? Well, I don't know what I'm going to say." I remember in the scriptures, Jesus is about to leave, and the disciples are worried because Jesus obviously got the one-liners for days. He knows what to say; He is the Son of God.

And Jesus says, "Hey, when you go before, don't worry about what you're going to say because the Holy Spirit will come upon you and direct you and give you exactly what you need to say." Don't worry about what you're going to say because the Holy Spirit will come upon you; He will give you exactly what you need to say.

But you don't understand, pastor, I'm an introvert. Really? That's the excuse you're going to go with? So you're going to let your introvertedness possibly send somebody to heaven or hell because you don't want to walk out of... because you don't want to be uncomfortable? Because you don't want to step out of your box of comfortability? Because Jesus is good, just not good enough for you to be uncomfortable?

We got to get rid of the excuses. We want to see revival; it starts with us. You want to see the power of God? You want to see God move mightily? Then you're probably going to have to move out of your seat. That's why things like next week are important because I'm going to give you opportunities to do this because it means everything. It means eternity. And you have been given the opportunity. You have been given the ability, whether you believe it or not; He already has given you everything that you need to tell somebody else about Jesus.

You don't need to be a theologian. You don't have to know all of the scriptures. All you need to do is tell people, "Hey, I was a mess. Now I'm not." It's not difficult. It's not hard because they probably know how much of a mess you were, and they can see the change that Jesus has made. Hopefully, they can see the change that He's made in your life, and they want to know why you're not depressed. They want to know why you're not stressed. They want to know how you made it through that situation. They want to know how you made it through those things because they're battling with it on the inside.

They're fighting depression. They're fighting anxiety. They're fighting worry. And you are walking around with the answer. Whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. I told my team today, I said, "If each one of y'all just told one person, we wouldn't have enough room to fit them in here. Just one. We wouldn't have enough room. That's a problem that I don't mind having."

And it's not this idea of you tell them and then you be like, "Oh, you, did you enjoy that? You should come to church on Sunday." No, right there, right there. Do you want to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior right there in that moment? Oh, you thought I was the only one that could do that? No, we don't have the corner, the market cornered on salvation here in this room. You are the ones who have been called. You are the one who've been equipped. Whosoever.

We read Romans 10:13. I want to finish it. Romans 10:13 through 15. We read it earlier. Verse 13 says, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Here's verse 14: "How can they call on the one that they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, how beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news?"

How can they hear? How can they know unless you go? You have been commissioned. You have been sent. Now it's up to you. How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news?

Father, I thank you for your word today. I thank you. You've reminded us of the commission that you've given us to the whosoever. Thank you, God, that your word is true and your word will not return until you void. God, I thank you that you would stir a fire on the inside of us, that we would be reminded of the whosoever's in our lives and that we would feel emboldened to tell them about your grace, to tell them about your mercy, to tell them about your love, because we know it would change their life.

Give us wisdom. Give us discernment for timing. Give us the words to say. Let your Holy Spirit rise on the inside of us and let us speak for the whosoever's in our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.

I'm going to have our offering team come forward at this time. Even in hearing a message like this, for me, I'm reminded of how good God is. And that's the thing that charges me to give. I don't give because I have to; I give because I want to. Because I know who I used to be, and I know who I am now. And I got to say thank you.

I know what life used to be like. I know what... Thank you, Jesus. And I get an opportunity to say thank you through giving. Why? Do I tithe? Why do I give offering? Why do I go over and above? Is it because the word says so? Yes, it's because the word says so, but more importantly, because I have to.

When I think of the goodness and all that the Lord has done for me, oh, I got to say thank you. And I get to do that through my giving. I get to do that. I get an opportunity to say thank you. I get to do that through my giving. I get to do that. I get an opportunity to do that through my giving. God loves a cheerful giver. I got a lot to be cheerful for. I got a lot to be cheerful for. And I make it a point to show Him that I trust Him.

God, if I can trust you for salvation and I can trust you for my kids and I can trust you for my marriage and I can trust you in my finances. So I give because He's been good. I give because He's been good.

Heavenly Father, I pray for every person. God, would you speak to us on what it is that you would have us to give today, God? You give seed to the sower. So God, thank you for the seed. Thank you for the job. Thank you for the finances. What would you have us to give today? Our ears and our hearts are open, Lord. What are you saying? Speak to us right now in this moment. God, we believe that you would have us to give today.

We have heard you, and we move out of obedience with a cheerful heart. In Jesus' name. There are three ways to give here at Limitless. If you're watching online, you can text the word "give" to 833-879-0161 or go to my limit—excuse me, go to limitlesswoodland.com. And there's an icon there for you to give. If you're here with us, there's a QR code on a seat pocket in front of you and up on the screen. You can take your phone. I'll point to that. That QR code, and they give you a prompt to give, and you have the offering envelopes in front of you.

Do me a favor as the ushers come and the buckets pass. Would you stand with me? I got one more thing that I would like to talk to you about, and we will dismiss very quickly. God bless me!

Listen, would you stretch your hands towards your offering? Heavenly Father, we pray over this seed. God, you have given seed to the sower. God, and we believe that Limitless is good ground. So we sow our seed into the ground, and we command it to grow and to multiply. We thank you for all that you're doing, all that you have done. Now what you will do with this seed in Jesus' name. Amen.

Amen. Before you leave, have our prayer team come up today. If you have not made Jesus Lord of your life, I already said it. Today is the day of salvation. Today is the day that you become a part of the whosoever family. God sent His Son to die because He wants to be in relationship with you. That's how much He loves you. That's how much He loves you. Sent His Son to die because He wanted to be in relationship with you.

And all He says is that if you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, Jesus, you'll be saved. Number two, maybe you've made that decision. Maybe you've made that confession, but you haven't been living a life that lines up with the confession. You say, "Hey, I want to recommit my life to Jesus." The great thing about Jesus is God hasn't gone anywhere. He's right there waiting for you. He's ready to receive you and to allow you to walk in the path that He has for you, the plan that He has for you.

So if you would like to recommit your life today, please, please do so. We would love to walk you through that. Or if you're here today and you say, "Pastor, I just need prayer. I'm believing God for something. I need something. I would like somebody to agree with me in prayer." Then we want to agree with you because we know what God can do and what God can do in your life.

So if either one of those things apply to you, please come see our altar team today. We want to rejoice in the testimony of what God can do. Today is our Limitless Summer, and you know I'm big on community, and I'm big on having an opportunity to be the body. So set today, as you leave, we have two food trucks outside. We have food already ready for you guys. Just go out and get some food, get a snow cone, get some tacos.

For the kids, we have a jump house that's out there for them. I think we got Connect Four out there as well. And the idea behind this is we sometimes only get to see each other and talk to each other when we're in the seats. And so we wanted to create space for us to just be in community. So there are streamers out there. If it gets too hot, there are seats out there. The food and stuff has been paid for, so please go out there and enjoy.

But if that's you today, we got enough food to go around. Get what you want. Get what you need. Get what God has for you so that you'll leave this place differently than the way that you came. That's why we trust Him because He is faithful. Amen. I love you. I will not see you next week, but I'll see you the following week. God bless you. And don't forget, live what God bless you. Our prayer team is here. Please exit out the door to the right.

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "No matter what the situation is that we have in life, we get an opportunity to push through, push through these situations because we have Jesus. We don't have to allow our situations to overcome us, but we get to overcome them and push." [12:41](13 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




2. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son in the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. Whosoever." [01:00:03](29 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




3. "God isn't asking for us to go to tryouts. God is, He isn't asking for us to be the best of the best. He's not looking for us to be elite players or perfect people. He simply says, whosoever. And for me, and maybe for you today, there's a whole lot of hope hidden in whosoever." [01:00:03](29 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




4. "The only qualification to receive him and to be used by him is that you confess and believe. That is it. Believe, confess. Those are the qualifications. If there is still breath in your lungs today, then you can be used by God." [01:05:58](20 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




5. "In a world where worth is tied to achievements and accomplishments, God's invitation, is very simple. Whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." [01:18:53](20 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




### Quotes for Members

1. "We cannot continue to be content with just receiving the love of God for ourselves. We cannot, as I say, be stingy with our Jesus. We acknowledge what God has done. We walk in the grace and the mercy of who he is, and we're quiet about it, and we don't tell nobody." [01:18:53](20 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




2. "Imagine the impact that we could have if each one of us committed to pursuing just one. Now, imagine the impact that you could have if each of us chose to pursue one like God pursued us. You know how fast and hard you was running? How long you was running? How consistent you were running? Back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, gone. And how consistent God was in pursuing you." [01:21:08](42 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




3. "How can they call on the one that they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, how beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news?" [01:26:49](28 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




4. "You don't need to be a theologian. You don't have to know all of the scriptures. All you need to do is tell people, hey, I was a mess. Now I'm not. It's not difficult. It's not hard because they probably know how much of a mess you were. And they can see the change that Jesus has made." [01:25:04](29 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)




5. "We are ambassadors of hope. We are messengers of the good news to the whosoevers that are in our lives. I want you to seek out the whosoevers that are in your life. Seek out who is it that is lost? Who is it that is hurting? Who is in need of the saving grace of Jesus?" [01:18:53](20 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)