Course CorrectionThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week three of the sermon series “Course Correction”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 am.Simple Obedience: Sharing God's Message with Faithfulness explores what it truly means to follow Jesus' Great Commission. Drawing powerful parallels between modern Christians and the prophet Jonah, this message reveals that our reluctance to share the gospel often stems not from fear but from insufficient love for others. Learn the four essential elements of faithful gospel-sharing: going intentionally into everyday environments, proclaiming the message boldly despite cultural resistance, acting with urgency because time is limited, and moving forward with hopeful expectation that God can transform lives through our simple obedience. This challenging teaching examines how the power to change broken lives, communities, and our world lies in faithfully sharing the gospel message wherever we go. Perfect for Christians struggling with evangelism, those feeling convicted about their mission, or anyone seeking to understand how simple obedience can lead to extraordinary impact. Important VersesMatthew 28:18-20Jonah 3:1-2Romans 3:23-252 Corinthians 5:202 Peter 3:8-10Think about it!The pastor mentioned that faithfulness is about follow-through, surrender, and submission. In what areas of your life do you find it most challenging to follow through on what God has called you to do?How would you describe the difference between passively disengaging from God's mission versus actively running from it like Jonah did?The sermon suggests that the number one reason we don't share the gospel is because we don't love people the way Jesus loves them. Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?What are some practical ways you can be more intentional about looking for opportunities to share the gospel in your everyday life?The pastor talked about the gospel message containing both judgment and hope. How comfortable are you discussing both aspects when sharing your faith with others?What fears or hesitations do you have about boldly proclaiming the gospel in our current cultural climate?How does remembering that God is already preparing people's hearts before you even speak to them change your approach to evangelism?Apply it!This week, identify your "My5"—five people in your life who don't know Jesus—and commit to praying for them daily. Then, take one intentional step toward building a deeper relationship with at least one of these people. This could be inviting them for coffee, sending them an encouraging message, or finding a way to meet a practical need in their life. Remember, these people aren't projects; they're individuals God loves deeply. As you engage with them, be attentive to opportunities God may be creating for you to share the hope you have in Christ. Keep a journal of these interactions and how God is working through your simple obedience.Key TakeawaysFaithfulness requires going on mission like Jesus to share the gospel with everyone, everywhere we go.The main reason we don't share the gospel is often because we don't love people the way Jesus loves them.Being faithful with God's message requires simple obedience—going intentionally, proclaiming boldly, moving with urgency, and maintaining hopeful expectation.God is already at work preparing people's hearts before we even speak to them about the gospel.