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You're Not Too Broken for God

Red Rocks Church • Sep 28, 2026 • 46 min

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Summary

In week three of the Imperfect People series, Pastor Shawn Johnson encourages believers that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace, salvation, and purpose. Looking at the dramatic conversion of the Apostle Paul, we see that God does not call us based on our past or present flaws, but according to His grace and eternal design. When we shift our focus from our imperfections to what Christ accomplished on the cross, we can confidently step out into our daily lives as an army sent to share His love with a hurting world.

Themes

God's Saving GraceRedemption & TransformationPurpose & CallingMission & Disciple-MakingOvercoming Shame

Pastor's Points

1.

God can save me.

2.

God has a plan for me.

3.

God wants to send me.

Key Points

1.
God can save me, no matter how broken or sinful my past may be, because Jesus came into the world specifically to seek and save the lost.
2.
God has a plan for me, rooted not in my own flawless behavior or worthiness, but in His eternal purpose and grace through Jesus Christ.
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God wants to send me to share His love with others, promising His abiding presence with me every step of the way.
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The church is meant to be a hospital where hurting people find healing from the Great Physician, not a courtroom where people put on a facade.
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Feelings of unworthiness are very real, but they are not always true; Satan uses these lies to isolate us from God's mission.
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The Apostle Paul considered himself the worst of sinners, yet God transformed him to demonstrate Christ's infinite grace and patience.
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True spiritual fulfillment comes when we align our daily lives with God's eternal mission rather than chasing temporary worldly success.

Sermon Moments

“Church is a hospital, not a courtroom—a place where we drop our masks and lock arms while waiting on the Great Physician.”

“When you feel too broken to come to God, Jesus responds, 'I know you're hurting—that's why I came.'”

“If God can save Paul, the chief persecutor of the early church, there is no friend, child, or parent beyond His saving reach.”

“Freedom comes when we focus less on our personal imperfections and more on what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.”

“God placed eternity in our hearts, so worldly achievement will always leave an empty void until we use our lives to make heaven crowded.”

“Ananias took a risk on Saul because he trusted God's voice over human reputation, opening the door for millions to hear the gospel.”

“A teenage heroin addict invited to church in a parking lot led to generations of her family serving God and pointing thousands to Christ.”

“We are not an audience watching a service; we are an army of imperfect people sent out on an eternal mission.”

This Week

Set aside time each morning to pray: 'God, open my eyes to the people around me, and send me to show them Your love.'

Replace thoughts of self-condemnation with the truth of 2 Timothy 1:9, remembering that God's call is based on His grace, not your flawless performance.

Identify one family member, friend, or coworker you have felt was beyond God's reach, and commit to praying daily for their salvation.

Approach church as a hospital rather than a courtroom by being honest about your current struggles with a trusted believer or mentor.

When feeling overwhelmed by past mistakes, read 1 Timothy 1:15–16 and meditate on Christ's infinite patience toward sinners.

Evaluate how you use your time, talents, and financial resources, taking one specific step this week to use them toward making heaven more crowded.

Step out of your comfort zone by inviting someone in your daily harvest field—at work, school, or the gym—to church or a small group.

Remember This

You are never too broken for God, because His salvation, calling, and mission rely entirely on Christ's grace rather than your perfection.

A Challenge for You

Pray these two prayers every day this week: 'God, open my eyes to see the hurting people around me, and God, send me to make a difference in their lives.'

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