Reach Those Far From God: Rooted Week 2 | October 5 - Grace Church LA (New Orleans - Jefferson)

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Join us for Rooted Week 2 as we discover what it means to “Reach Those Far From God”—exploring spiritual maturity, evangelism, and our calling to be Christ’s ambassadors (Ephesians 2, 2 Corinthians 5). Learn why sharing Jesus is both a privilege and a responsibility, and how you can impact those around you every day.

Timestamps:
00:00 – This week’s value: Reaching those far from God (Ephesians 2)
00:34 – Every person starts far from God
01:13 – The church’s purpose: Beyond the institution
02:00 – Three reflective questions on evangelism
03:13 – Committing to reach out as a church
05:20 – Biblical context from 2 Corinthians 5
07:20 – Life is temporary, perspective eternal
09:00 – Living to please Christ
11:10 – Assurance: Judgement on Christ at the cross
14:00 – Persuading others to believe the gospel
17:00 – What does love look like? (John 3:16)
18:20 – Acting on “one died for all”
20:00 – Living for others, not ourselves
22:00 – Leaving comfort to pursue others
25:00 – Serving outside church walls
27:00 – New creation in Christ
29:00 – God’s initiative in reconciliation
32:00 – Ambassadors for Christ
35:00 – Challenge & invitation

Key Topics:
Reaching those far from God
Evangelism as a calling
Ambassadors for Christ in everyday life
Spiritual maturity and gospel motivation

Key Scriptures:
Ephesians 2 | 2 Corinthians 5 | John 3:16

What motivates you to reach out to others? Share your experience in the comments!

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