Pastor John Lovell How To Be A Jesus Filled Church | Pastor Josh McPherson | Acts 18
Jun 23, 2024
Pastor Josh McPherson, Lead Pastor of Grace City Wenatchee, delivers an inspiring sermon drawing from Acts 18. He discusses how embracing life's messiness is key to mission-minded ministry. Josh highlights the importance of perseverance amid opposition and the power of community support in gospel work. He encourages listeners to see apparent defeats as stepping stones to victory. With humor and insight, he illustrates how faith can flourish even in chaotic times, urging the congregation to keep moving forward and trust in God's plan.
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European Meeting Turned Church Plant
- Josh and John met while traveling in Europe and joked their awkward encounter led them to plant a church together.
- The story highlights friendship forming ministry partnerships unexpectedly.
Start Mission In The Mess
- Do not wait for life to stop being messy before you go on mission; the mess is the mission.
- Follow Jesus through the mess and let his transformation overflow into your neighborhood.
Church As Family, Service, Mission
- Grace City defines itself as a family of servant missionaries who help more people meet, love, and follow Jesus.
- Identity as family, service, and missionary reshapes church activity toward discipleship and public witness.