Grace City | Sermons
Mission | Walking With God
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Key takeaways
- Walking with God requires building a personal relationship with Him, which includes engaging with scripture and committing to understanding it.
- Believers are called to actively share their faith and participate in Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost.
- Overcoming fear is essential for living out the mission; true growth occurs when we confront our fears through love.
- Practical steps for sharing faith include issuing invitations, embracing inconvenience, and committing to intercessory prayer.
- Every individual should consider their role in God's mission by inviting someone to learn about Jesus, while also being available and willing to pray for others.
Summary
Walking in Relationship with God
The podcast discusses the importance of not just knowing about Jesus but truly walking with Him in a relationship. Amanda emphasizes the vibrant aspect of Christianity, highlighting Pastor Seth’s message from Psalm 1, which encourages believers to delight in their walk with the Lord and commit to memorizing scripture to truly integrate it into their lives.
The Mission of Jesus
Amanda dives into Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost, utilizing scripture from Luke 19:10 and 2 Corinthians. She asserts that being a follower of Christ means participating in this mission and becoming ambassadors for the gospel, urging listeners to recognize their role in sharing the good news with those who are distant from God.
Overcoming Fear to Walk on Mission
The episode addresses common fears and insecurities that prevent believers from sharing their faith. Amanda shares her own struggles with fear of rejection and inadequacy, encouraging listeners that growing in love for God and others helps mitigate those fears. She notes that true growth happens by moving through, not around, our fears.
Invitation, Inconvenience, and Intercession
The podcast highlights three practical steps to engage in God’s mission: making invitations, being open to inconvenience, and persistent intercession. Amanda emphasizes that sharing faith doesn't require expertise but a simple invitation and being available to God's leading, while also encouraging regular prayer for those who don’t know Christ.
Practical Steps Moving Forward
Amanda encourages listeners to actively engage in inviting someone to discover Christ through a personal example involving writing down a friend’s name and committing to pray for them. Additionally, she invites anyone not yet a Christian to consider accepting Christ into their life, reflecting on the transformative power of salvation.
Sponsors
- Gray City · Shout out to Gray City for their commitment to exploring walking with God on mission.
Show notes
ENC Campus Director Amanda McBride teaches on walking with God on mission.
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