Most of us are waiting for the perfect moment—when we have more knowledge, more confidence, more resources, or more clarity. But what if waiting until you feel prepared is the very thing keeping you from the life God is calling you to? This message challenges the myth that you need to have it all figured out before you can make a difference. Through powerful stories of ordinary people who said yes to God despite their fears, doubts, and inadequacies, you'll discover that obedience doesn't require perfection—it requires faithfulness. God isn't asking you to be an expert; He's asking you to be available. And the transformation that happens when you stop waiting and simply go will change not only the lives of others but your own life as well.

Guest speaker Geraud Brumfield serves with the Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO), a college campus ministry organization partnering with First Presbyterian Church in Fresno. Since 2012, Geraud has been reaching college students with the Gospel—first at Clarion University in Pennsylvania, and since 2017 at Fresno State, Fresno Pacific University, and Fresno City College. CCO's mission is transforming college students to transform the world, inviting the church to reach the whole college campus with the Gospel and equipping students to join God in His work to restore all things.

💡 Big Idea

God doesn't call you to do it perfectly—He calls you to do it faithfully.

📖 Key Bible Passages

Luke 10:1-9, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 2:6-8, John 15:4-5

💬 Discussion Starters

What's one thing you've been waiting to feel "ready" for before you take action?

How does the fear of rejection, hypocrisy, or not knowing enough keep you from stepping out in obedience?

Where do you see God already at work in your city, workplace, or neighborhood that you could join Him in?

What would change if you believed that God's power is made perfect in your weakness rather than your competence?

Who is one person in your life that needs what you have to offer, and what's keeping you from reaching out to them?

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(0:00) Introduction to SENT series - You're called to ministry(1:30) Guest speaker Geraud Brumfield from CCO college ministry(3:00) Luke 10:1-9 - Jesus sends out the 72(4:15) Geraud's story: From elementary teacher to college ministry(6:00) Jesus sends people before they feel ready(7:45) Sent in pairs - You don't go alone(8:45) God is already moving in Bakersfield - Will you join Him?(10:00) Three fears that keep us from going(12:10) Fear of rejection - God changes hearts, not you(13:20) Fear of being hypocritical - We all are, get over it(14:30) Fear of not knowing enough - God's power in weakness(16:00) "Go" is a command, not a suggestion(17:00) Sent like lambs among wolves - Jesus protects His sheep(18:45) Handing out hot dogs at Greek Row ("Sin City")(22:15) You have what people need - Don't withhold it(22:50) Don't wait for perfect preparation - Just go(24:15) Stay focused on the mission - One house at a time(25:20) John's story: Faithfulness brought his faith alive(28:20) Bring peace, not arguments or division(29:20) The Kingdom of God is more than salvation(31:45) Jamie and Mindy open their home to fraternity brothers(33:15) Bryant's transformation through relationship(35:10) Fill us up and send us out - Tim Hughes song(36:40) Inviting people into Kingdom restoration(38:30) Eli's story: Running from God to ready for baptism(42:00) Michaela praying for Eli for seven months(43:55) Invitation to say yes to Jesus(46:10) Closing prayer