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I Am Sending You

Fresh Life Church • Apr 28, 2025 • 44 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Experiencing the resurrection power of Jesus is not the final chapter of God's story, but the launch of a believer's mission. When God saves us and delivers us from darkness, He assigns us a task and equips us with the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses. By actively blessing, lifting up, and serving those around us, we carry Christ's peace and life into our daily encounters.

Themes

Divine Purpose & CommissioningResurrection Power & ResponsibilityServing OthersGenerosity & StewardshipActive Witness & Mission

Pastor's Points

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You are someone that can bless another person.

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You are someone that can lift up someone else.

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You are someone that can serve another person.

Key Points

1.
You are someone that can bless another person.
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You are someone that can lift up someone else.
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You are someone that can serve another person.
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The resurrection of Jesus brings peace and equips believers with the power of the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses in the world.
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Experiencing salvation and resurrection power comes with a holy responsibility and a specific task assigned by God.
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Like Peter and John in Acts 3, believers are called to offer personal care and physical support to those who are hurting or stranded.
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Jesus rose up out of the grave so that believers can reach down low and lift others up, acting as "elevators" in people's lives.

Sermon Moments

“The story of the McDonald's drive-thru incident in Cleveland, where Pastor Dino helped a frustrated customer and blessed a drive-thru worker with a $100 tip.”

“Pastor Dino's reflection on his first pastor, who taught him that Christianity is not a spectator sport by assigning him to the 'vacuum ministry' and teaching young boys for 52 Sundays.”

“The illustration of a farmer holding onto seed—if you hold onto the seed out of fear, there is no future harvest for yourself or others.”

“The concept of being an 'elevator'—leveraging your stability, enthusiasm, and joy to lift up those who are struggling.”

“The story of Benjamin, a homeless man Pastor Dino picked up, realizing that God often sends people into our lives to pull us out of our own worries and back onto mission.”

This Week

Look for "sending moments" in your daily routine where God places people in your path who need encouragement or practical help.

Step into active serving by joining a ministry team at church rather than remaining a spectator.

Exercise bold generosity through faithful tithing and giving, trusting God to use your resources to impact lives.

Act as an "elevator" this week by bringing enthusiasm, positive words, and spiritual encouragement into every room you enter.

Reach down and help lift up someone going through a tough season by sharing your own story of God's grace and help.

Get connected in a small group to build Christian community and serve together with other believers.

Surrender your daily schedule to the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to interrupt your plans for Kingdom assignments.

Remember This

Once Jesus saves you, He equips you with the Holy Spirit and sends you into the world on a divine mission to make a difference.

A Challenge for You

Father, I pray over every single one of us that we will live our life as sent. You are sending us.

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