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Jesus calls us all to go and make disciples (Matthew 28), but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start, or what to do next.

In this powerful conclusion to our Life-on-Life Discipleship series, Pastor Zach Daniel shares 4 keys that unlock the power and potential of discipleship relationships.

Key Highlights:

The Great Commission isn't just for pastors - it's for every follower of Jesus

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Visit discipleshiplessons.com for free biblical lessons organized around the Look Up, Look In, Look Out framework.

This powerful message from Mark 3:13-15 reveals three foundational truths about our identity and calling as disciples of Jesus.

First, we are wanted and chosen by God, not randomly, but with divine purpose and predetermined love. Before the foundation of the world, God chose us for adoption as His own children.

Second, Jesus calls us to be with Him through the presence of the Holy Spirit, our Comforter who connects us to God’s everlasting love and provides the peace and strength we need for every circumstance.

Third, we are sent out with power and authority to set others free, to share the gospel and cast out the darkness of fear, anxiety, and spiritual oppression.

The sermon emphasized that true authority comes from consecration and staying free from the pollution of worldly influences, allowing God’s pure water to flow through us. Through powerful stories from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, we see how simple acts of compassion and prayer can bring dramatic breakthrough in people’s lives.

What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus? In this powerful message, we explore how God calls us to be "living stones" built into a spiritual house through intentional, life-on-life relationships.

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The Generational Impact of Discipleship

What if one simple invitation could change your family tree forever? In this powerful Father's Day message, Pastor Clarence Hill Jr. shares the incredible story of how his father's life was transformed on July 4, 1966, when a postal worker named James Lay stepped outside his comfort zone to invite him to church. That one act of obedience didn't just save one man, it changed generations.

Discover what it means to be an "heir" in Christ and how you can live from the inheritance that's already been purchased for you. Using the powerful metaphor of a relay race, Pastor Hill challenges us to see ourselves as the "anchor leg" of God's work in history, running with supernatural grace and strength for this generation.

Key Themes:

Understanding your spiritual inheritance as an heir in Christ

Scripture Focus: Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 20:9-18

Are you wondering where you are in your spiritual journey? Just like physical development has recognizable stages and milestones, Scripture reveals that spiritual growth follows predictable patterns too. In this powerful message, we explore 1 John 2:12-14 where the apostle John addresses three distinct groups: little children, young men, and fathers - each representing different stages of spiritual maturity.

Using relatable parenting analogies and personal stories, this sermon helps you develop a vision for lifelong growth as a disciple of Jesus, identify your current season and understand God's invitation for your next steps of growth.

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Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:12-14

In this message from Matthew 7:24-29, Pastor Zach Daniel explores Jesus’s parable of the wise and foolish builders at the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. After amazing the crowds with His teaching, Jesus presented them with a crucial question through this story: Will you merely stand in awe of my words, or will you put them into practice?

In this message from Acts of Mercy Director, Kevin Johnson, we're reminded that God often places us in the middle of crisis not to abandon us, but to demonstrate His faithfulness and receive glory through our circumstances. Drawing from Exodus 14 and personal experiences from his disaster relief work around the world, this sermon challenges us to move beyond fear-based paralysis and step into the freedom God has prepared for us.

This graduation sermon from Carl Gulley challenges us to embrace three God-given identities that will anchor us through life's seasons of uncertainty and change. Whether you're navigating the transition from high school to college, entering the workforce after graduation, or seeking to rediscover your spiritual identity, this message offers biblical wisdom for staying faithful to God's calling when life gets difficult and our identity feels uncertain with new change.

Laura Seibert’s powerful Mother's Day message reminds us that motherhood is a divine calling and partnership with God. She shares her own journey while offering biblical wisdom and practical tools for all women, whether biological mothers, adoptive mothers, grandmothers or spiritual mothers.

Our Annual Baptism Bash for 2025! This year, we celebrated as 185 people were baptized. Praise God!