Weekly Encouragement from Sunday's Sermon
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on Sunday's Sermon.
5-Day Devotional: All In for the Gospel
Day 1: Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Reading: Romans 1:14-17
Devotional:
Paul declared, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation." Like Paul, who transformed from persecutor to passionate preacher, we're called to embrace the life-changing message of Jesus without reservation. The gospel isn't just good advice—it's good news that rescues people from eternal separation from God. Consider what held you captive before Christ. Now reflect on the freedom you've found. That same transformation awaits countless others around you. Today, ask yourself: Am I living as though this message matters? The gospel changed you—now let it flow through you to change others.
Application: Share your testimony with one person this week about how Christ has changed your life.
Day 2: Consumed with Passion
Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Devotional:
Paul wrote, "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" His conversion ignited an unstoppable passion that drove him for 35 years, planting churches, writing Scripture, and enduring persecution. This wasn't religious duty—it was grateful response to grace received. When we truly grasp that we were condemned sinners whom Christ rescued, gratitude should overflow into mission. The gospel creates worshipers who become witnesses. Like Irena Sendler who risked everything to save children from death, we're called to an even greater rescue mission—snatching souls from spiritual darkness. Does your daily life reflect this urgency? The world is dying without hope, but you carry the message of life.
Application: Identify one person in your life who needs to hear about Jesus and pray daily for an opportunity to share.
Day 3: The Church as Gospel Conduit
Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Devotional:
Paul understood that the gospel creates the church, which spreads the gospel, which creates more churches. The church isn't a building—it's the body of Christ with a mission. Every member has a role in sharing this life-saving message. When we gather, we're not just fulfilling religious obligations; we're equipping one another to take the gospel into our homes, workplaces, and communities. Unity, purity, and purpose must characterize God's people so nothing hinders the message. The longer you've been part of the family, the greater your responsibility to serve. Don't let tradition, laziness, or distraction derail the mission. The church exists to draw people to Christ and make them His disciples.
Application: Get involved in a ministry that directly serves the mission of sharing the gospel with others.
Day 4: Grace That Transforms
Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Devotional:
"Through Him we received grace and apostleship." Paul's encounter with Christ's grace didn't just forgive him—it gave him purpose. From murderer to minister, from condemned to redeemed, grace radically redirected his life. This same transforming power is available to you. God doesn't just save you from something; He saves you for something. His grace isn't merely a ticket to heaven—it's empowerment for earthly mission. When we experience genuine grace, we cannot keep it to ourselves. The gospel produces people consumed with passion for God and love for others. You don't need perfect credentials or a flawless past. God specializes in using transformed sinners to reach other sinners.
Application: Reflect on your own "before and after" story. Write down how God's grace has specifically changed you.
Day 5: Living Worthy of the Call
Reading: Colossians 1:21-29
Devotional:
Paul resolved "to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." This singular focus kept him on mission despite shipwrecks, beatings, imprisonments, and rejection. He proclaimed Christ to "every creature under heaven" because the gospel was his life. Today, you face a choice: will you live for temporary comfort or eternal impact? The call to share the gospel may be uncomfortable and inconvenient, but it's the most noble cause on earth. More valuable than rescuing physical lives is rescuing eternal souls. Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Give yourself fully to the Lord's work, knowing your labor is never in vain. The harvest is plentiful, and God has positioned you exactly where you are for such a time as this.
Application: Commit to one specific way you'll step out of your comfort zone this month to share the gospel with someone who needs to hear it.
Day 1: Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Reading: Romans 1:14-17
Devotional:
Paul declared, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation." Like Paul, who transformed from persecutor to passionate preacher, we're called to embrace the life-changing message of Jesus without reservation. The gospel isn't just good advice—it's good news that rescues people from eternal separation from God. Consider what held you captive before Christ. Now reflect on the freedom you've found. That same transformation awaits countless others around you. Today, ask yourself: Am I living as though this message matters? The gospel changed you—now let it flow through you to change others.
Application: Share your testimony with one person this week about how Christ has changed your life.
Day 2: Consumed with Passion
Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Devotional:
Paul wrote, "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" His conversion ignited an unstoppable passion that drove him for 35 years, planting churches, writing Scripture, and enduring persecution. This wasn't religious duty—it was grateful response to grace received. When we truly grasp that we were condemned sinners whom Christ rescued, gratitude should overflow into mission. The gospel creates worshipers who become witnesses. Like Irena Sendler who risked everything to save children from death, we're called to an even greater rescue mission—snatching souls from spiritual darkness. Does your daily life reflect this urgency? The world is dying without hope, but you carry the message of life.
Application: Identify one person in your life who needs to hear about Jesus and pray daily for an opportunity to share.
Day 3: The Church as Gospel Conduit
Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Devotional:
Paul understood that the gospel creates the church, which spreads the gospel, which creates more churches. The church isn't a building—it's the body of Christ with a mission. Every member has a role in sharing this life-saving message. When we gather, we're not just fulfilling religious obligations; we're equipping one another to take the gospel into our homes, workplaces, and communities. Unity, purity, and purpose must characterize God's people so nothing hinders the message. The longer you've been part of the family, the greater your responsibility to serve. Don't let tradition, laziness, or distraction derail the mission. The church exists to draw people to Christ and make them His disciples.
Application: Get involved in a ministry that directly serves the mission of sharing the gospel with others.
Day 4: Grace That Transforms
Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Devotional:
"Through Him we received grace and apostleship." Paul's encounter with Christ's grace didn't just forgive him—it gave him purpose. From murderer to minister, from condemned to redeemed, grace radically redirected his life. This same transforming power is available to you. God doesn't just save you from something; He saves you for something. His grace isn't merely a ticket to heaven—it's empowerment for earthly mission. When we experience genuine grace, we cannot keep it to ourselves. The gospel produces people consumed with passion for God and love for others. You don't need perfect credentials or a flawless past. God specializes in using transformed sinners to reach other sinners.
Application: Reflect on your own "before and after" story. Write down how God's grace has specifically changed you.
Day 5: Living Worthy of the Call
Reading: Colossians 1:21-29
Devotional:
Paul resolved "to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." This singular focus kept him on mission despite shipwrecks, beatings, imprisonments, and rejection. He proclaimed Christ to "every creature under heaven" because the gospel was his life. Today, you face a choice: will you live for temporary comfort or eternal impact? The call to share the gospel may be uncomfortable and inconvenient, but it's the most noble cause on earth. More valuable than rescuing physical lives is rescuing eternal souls. Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Give yourself fully to the Lord's work, knowing your labor is never in vain. The harvest is plentiful, and God has positioned you exactly where you are for such a time as this.
Application: Commit to one specific way you'll step out of your comfort zone this month to share the gospel with someone who needs to hear it.