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Jesus told us to “go and make disciples.” We often assume this applies to ‘professional Christians’ like pastors and missionaries. But Jesus intended for every follower to make disciples. And we don’t have to wait to be sent. He has already sent us. His plan was that as we go through life, as we get ‘out there’ we are to point other people to the reality of a God who loves them and will radically transform them so they too can experience a life worth living.

Our natural tendency is to hang on to what we have. Letting go of and giving away our resources seems kind of ‘out there’. But Jesus tells us that when we choose to be extravagant with our generosity, not only will our faith grow stronger, but he’ll use our resources to transform our world.

When we’ve been wrong, we want to get even. When we’ve been wronged, we want someone to make it right. We want someone to pay. But our demand for repayment poisons our souls and wreaks havoc on our relationships. However, Jesus calls us to do something that’s unthinkable, something that is out there. Jesus calls us to forgive the unforgivable. Not because they deserve forgiveness, but because God, through Jesus, has forgiven the unforgivable in us.

Almost every world religion is based on the teachings and writings of a great teacher. Christianity is different. The basis for our faith is an historical event that changed the world. A dead man came back to life and offers the promise of a new life for those who will trust in and follow him. It may seem like an ‘out there’ claim, but it’s one that is worth investigating and will radically reshape your life when you know the truth.

JESUS COMES TO DELIVER THE CAPTIVE.
JESUS COMES TO GIVE PEACE TO THE RESTLESS.
JESUS COMES TO RESTORE THE BROKEN.

​Listen in this week as we have our district superintendent Dr. Devon Smith preach about taking a stand in faith and living in love.