What does it truly mean to live out our faith through action? With this provocative question, Pastor David challenges us to move beyond merely hearing God’s word to actively doing it. Drawing from Matthew 16:24-26, he illustrates how our actions reveal our true identity – not as sinners trying to earn God’s favor, but as beloved saints responding to His initiating love. Through powerful examples like Richard Nixon’s downfall and his wife Pam’s inspiring kidney donation story, Pastor David demonstrates that authentic discipleship isn’t about performing to please God, but about saying “yes” to His invitations out of love. He emphasizes that this “next yes” often comes through relationships, as we’re called to love both God and others. While these steps of obedience may be challenging, they lead us to discover God’s beauty and power in fresh ways. The sermon culminates in a powerful challenge: for the next seven days, wake up asking “Lord, show me the yes” and then act on it. This isn’t about earning God’s love, but about experiencing the wonder of walking in relationship with Him through courageous, intentional living.
