Pastor Kyle concludes the summer series "Words of Life" by looking at some exhortations from Paul in 2 Corinthians, about the ministry of gospel proclamation God has entrusted to us. These principles will help equip Christians with the confidence and faith it will take to steward the gospel of the kingdom, and to point others faithfully toward the Savior of the world.

Guest speaker Mike Roach explores the famous story of Zacchaeus, a hated tax collector who was transformed by an encounter with Jesus. The grace of God in his life, and Jesus' declaration that he has come "seek and to save the lost," can arm us with compassion toward sinners around us, and challenge us to reach out in love with gospel hope.

In Acts 17, Paul delivers a shrewd and bold gospel message to the philosophers and thought leaders in Athens. In his message, we can see strategies and principles that can help us approach evangelistic conversations with unbelievers in our lives, and that remind us of the powerful grace of God in the gospel.

When a rich man asks Jesus how he can enter the Kingdom, he is disappointed by Jesus' message concerning the cost of following him. This conversation reveals the pitfalls of self-righteousness, idolatry, and the accumulation of wealth as barriers to receiving the Kingdom. Christians today need to be aware of these dangers for our own hearts, and seek to bring the gospel to bear on these idolatries in those we hope to reach for Christ.

When the disciples try to keep children from getting in the way of Jesus' ministry, the Lord has a word of rebuke for his disciples, and a warm welcome for youngsters to draw near to him. In our efforts to proclaim the gospel of grace, we must not forget the children in our churches and neighborhoods as those who need to receive Jesus in faith, and who are invited to come to him.

In Acts 8, God sends an evangelist named Philip to the chariot of a government official from Ethiopia, a man who had been made a eunuch. In this gospel conversation, we see powerful and practicable insights that Christians can employ in approaching unbelievers with the good news about Jesus.

This conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman highlights the profound grace of God in the gospel, and provides us with insights that will help us engage compassionately and courageously with unbelievers around us.

Dr. Smith considers the long patience of God with his people, and the powerlessness that comes from their lack of repentance.

Through the prophet Hosea, God gives his people a vivid portrayal of his covenant faithfulness, even in light of their rebellion and idolatry. In this message Dr. Kevin Smith reflects on the love of God and calls the church to sincere worship and faithfulness to him.

Revelation 11 introduces us to two witnesses, who have a powerful ministry of the word, but are strongly opposed by the world and the devil. A symbolic picture of the church on earth, these witnesses provide us with powerful descriptions of our calling in the world and God's unswerving commitment to save his people.