What opens the door to a gospel ripple effect? In this final message in the Ripple Effect series, Pastor Trent encourages us to pray. Through the cross, Jesus Christ grants us "access" to God in prayer! And yet, there is nothing that shows our inattention toward God like prayer. We need grace and guidance to learn how to "continue steadfastly in prayer" (Colossians 4:2).
Ripple Effect: Being and Doing Good
Our guest, Pastor Charles Shannon of the Mission Church, continues the Ripple Effect series in this message by teaching through Isaiah 1:1-20. People often point to a poor track record of Christians that they know and Christianity historically. Which means for gospel to have a Ripple Effect among us, Christians must have lives characterized by love and compassion. In the words of Isaiah the Prophet, we must, "Cease to do evil and learn to do good."
Ripple Effect: Building Relationships
It doesn't take long to learn that in life, and especially life in the Kingdom of God, relationships matter. A gospel Ripple Effect hinges on the relational method that Jesus taught his disciples: Redemption came TO you that it might continue THROUGH you. In this sermon, Pastor Trent encourages us to love our neighbors and ask, "Whom has God put in the path of my life?" Redemption travels through relationships.
Ripple Effect: Motivation Matters
In this message, Pastor Trent talks about mission and motivation. King Jesus is True Vine who offers us bonafide not bootleg power since he alone is the source of cleansing, life, and joy. In order to sustain a gospel ripple effect, we must embrace the right motivation for mission.
Ripple Effect: The Mission of God
Over the past few messages, Pastor Trent laid out the 1st step toward a gospel Ripple Effect. We must understand and embrace the risen King Jesus. He is the messiah, substitute, and restorer that the world needs! In this sermon, Trent examines the 2nd step toward a gospel Ripple effect -- To understand that God is on a mission and embrace that you and I are the plan for furthering it.
