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God’s Heart for the Lost and the Church - Guest Speaker - Jason Stoker

What would happen if the Church stopped settling for “good enough” and started living fully surrendered to Jesus? In this message, we’re challenged with a hard reality: if current trends continue, fewer and fewer people will identify as Christians in the next couple generations—not because Jesus isn’t worth following, but because many don’t see believers living with the love, grace, sacrifice, and obedience that looks like Jesus. This teaching calls us back to the heart of God: “The Lord is patient… not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9) We look at • Why God’s “delay” is actually mercy • What the early church looked like when they were encouraged by the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:31) • Why healthy churches don’t just gather… they grow • The difference between simply identifying as Christian vs. actually following Jesus • The Great Commission: Go. Make disciples. Baptize. Teach. (Matthew 28:19–20) • How boldness and obedience marked the apostles—even after being beaten (Acts 5) We close with a clear invitation: surrender your life to Christ, step into obedience, and be the kind of church God uses to reach people—right here, and to the ends of the earth. 📖 Scriptures referenced: 2 Peter 3, Acts 9:31, Matthew 28:19–20, Acts 5, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter 3:15 🎶 Response worship: “What a Beautiful Name” If you prayed to receive Christ today or want to take a next step, don’t do it alone—reach out, tell someone, and let the church walk with you. Connect with First Baptist Starkville: https://bit.ly/3M4mHnk Subscribe to see our latest sermons: https://bit.ly/3DxRyjH Support this ministry and our work in Starkville, MS: https://bit.ly/44muvW0