Posts with the tag “evangelism”
The King's Mission
by Sermon Recap on March 9th, 2026
What does it look like when a King refuses to be distracted from His mission? In Mark 1:35-39, we encounter a stunning portrait of Jesus that challenges our assumptions about success, popularity, and purpose. After a remarkable day of miracles in Capernaum—casting out demons, healing the sick, drawing entire crowds—Jesus doesn't capitalize on His momentum. Instead, He rises before dawn to pray in a desolate place. When His disciples frantically search for Him, insisting that everyone is looking for Him, Jesus delivers a surprising response: it's time to move on to other towns. This passage reveals that Jesus is far more than a miracle worker or local hero; He is a King on a kingdom mission that transcends any single location or temporary relief from suffering. The miracles weren't the mission itself—they were proof of His authority to accomplish something far greater. We're invited to examine our own lives through this lens: Have we shrunk Jesus down to fit our immediate needs and desires? Do we treat Him like a vending machine for our cravings, or do we recognize the eternal kingdom work He's accomplishing? The passage challenges us to align our priorities with His—prayer and fellowship with the Father, preaching the gospel, and proving His authority and power. In a world of constant demands and good causes, we're called to distinguish between good works and His work, ensuring we don't drift from the kingdom mission that matters for eternity. Read More
The Doorway and the Destination: How forgiveness brings us into the Kingdom
by Corey O'Grady on February 24th, 2026
Gospel conversations often center on forgiveness—and rightly so. Yet when forgiveness becomes the whole message, the gospel is unintentionally reduced. This post argues that forgiveness is not the destination of the good news but the doorway into something far greater: the Kingdom of God. By recovering the Kingdom framework that shaped Jesus’ own proclamation, we see that salvation is more than the removal of guilt; it is restoration to God’s reign, relationship, and purposes. Forgiven people are not merely pardoned—they are welcomed into a new reality marked by justice, mercy, beauty, and hope. This article invites readers to rediscover the fullness of the gospel as an invitation not only to be forgiven, but to live under the good and gracious rule of King Jesus. Read More
From Sales Pitch to Seed Planting: A Better Way to Share the Gospel
by Corey O'Grady on October 15th, 2025
In this post, we’ll explore how gospel conversations can become acts of worship that are marked by humility, curiosity, and faith rather than battles of persuasion. We’ll also look at the role of asking good questions, giving answers that fit the moment, and leaving room for God to provide future opportunities. Read More
Multiplying Disciples
by Sermon Recap on September 9th, 2025
In Matt 4:19 message, we're invited to explore the framework for following Christ. The key spiritual lesson revolves around the three-fold nature of discipleship: being upwardly fixed on following Jesus, inwardly conformed to His likeness, and outwardly made known through visible, obedient action. This framework challenges us to examine whose face truly has the spotlight in our lives - our own or Jesus Christ's? We're encouraged to see evangelism and discipleship not as mere tasks, but as natural outflows of holding fast to Christ and leading others to the One we're following. This perspective shift can transform how we approach our daily lives, seeing every moment as an opportunity to make the invisible kingdom visible through faithful Christian living and witness-bearing. Read More
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