Big Steppa | Michael Todd | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Big Steppa

Transformation Church • Jun 1, 2025 • 90 min

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Summary

Pastor Michael Todd teaches that stepping into God's promises requires putting our mustard seed faith into active work rather than clinging to past seasons or dead situations. By taking big steps of faith—seeing big within God's boundaries, declaring His promises, seeking godly accountability, and executing with courage—believers claim the spiritual ground God has prepared for them. Even when taking bold risks leads to missteps or fear, calling out to Jesus brings immediate rescue, keeping believers secure in His grace while transforming lives for generations to come.

Themes

Faith in ActionLeadership and PurposeOvercoming FearGodly Counsel & AccountabilityGod's Promises & TimingGenerational Legacy

Pastor's Points

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1. See Big (and See Boundaries)

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2. Talk Big (and Need Talk Back)

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3. Execute Big (and Execute Before It's Big)

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4. Pace for Big (and Pace for Bringing)

Key Points

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Faith is not passive; God calls believers to put their faith into active work rather than waiting on dead situations or past seasons.
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God often speaks about what is already dead to help us let go of dry wells and step into the spiritual ground He has promised.
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Taking big steps with God means stepping into His footprints so that the lasting impression left behind points to Him, not ourselves.
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To be a big stepper, you must see big through crazy faith while respecting the clear boundaries God establishes in His Word.
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Talking big requires making bold declarations of faith and hope, even when surrounding popular opinion is filled with fear and doubt.
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Every big vision requires talk back—godly accountability and wise counsel—to protect believers from falling off the cliff of poor choices.
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Execution cannot wait for perfect conditions; believers must execute practically and spiritually long before the outcome is large.
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Pacing for big means creating margin in your life for God to move and ensuring you bring others along into His promises.

Sermon Moments

“God gave Adam work and responsibility before He gave him Eve—God gives us problems to solve to mature us.”

“When you step in step with God, people shouldn't see your footprint or how great you are; they should see that God was there.”

“Moving in silence sounds cool, but true safety comes from having godly counselors who can speak truth back to your big vision.”

“There will never be a perfect time to start executing; step out with the testimony you have right now.”

“Pace is set by the margin—the space between the snaps—most people are overwhelmed because they leave no margin for God.”

“Because of Jesus, even when your big step turns into a misstep, you are still kept in His hands.”

This Week

Stop praying over past seasons or dry situations that God has closed, and actively step into your current assignment.

Audit your daily calendar and energy to ensure you are actively working your faith rather than wasting time on distractions.

Step up and take leadership responsibility in your home, workplace, church, or community using your unique God-given spiritual gifts.

Write down a bold vision that requires crazy faith, and execute at least one concrete action step toward it this week.

Speak bold declarations of God's goodness and promises over your life daily instead of giving in to fear or negative reports.

Seek out trusted, mature spiritual mentors and invite honest accountability and feedback into your life before taking major steps.

Build intentional margin into your schedule to give God space to move, and actively bring others along with you on your faith journey.

Remember This

When you step out in bold obedience and align your movement with God's footprint, He transforms you, keeps you through missteps, and uses your faith to impact generations.

A Challenge for You

Stop blaming past trauma or waiting for perfect conditions—step up into leadership, execute the vision God placed inside you, and trust Jesus to keep you even if you stumble.

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