June 14, 2026
OPENING
John 8:32 (NLT) — “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
INFORMATION: The 3 Lies You’ve Been Told
Acts 1:8 (NLT) — “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere — in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Lie 1: Sharing about Jesus is only for a select few.
Jesus didn’t say “you will be my experts” — a witness shares what they’ve experienced, not what they’ve mastered.
Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT) — “Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Lie 2: Church is a location where ministry takes place.
The Greek word Jesus used for “church” is ekklesia — a gathering of people, not a building. You don’t leave your family on Sunday and never speak to them the rest of the week.
Matthew 18:20 (NLT) — “For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”
Lie 3: Revival is a thing you attend.
Revival is not an event on the third week of July — it’s the fruit of truth applied, and Holy Spirit poured out in your everyday life.
Acts 2:42-47 (NLT) — “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals, and to prayer… And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.”
INSPIRATION: Let Your Light Shine
1. Your story is your worship
When you tell someone what Jesus has done for you — what changed, what’s different, what you have now that you didn’t have before — that’s worship in revival.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT) — “You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”
2. Revival leaves the building
A feeling that only impacts you on Sunday isn’t revival — it’s just a good service. Jesus wants you Sent On A Mission, to take his light into your everyday life.
Romans 1:16 (NLT) — “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes.”
MOTIVATION: The Lies That Blind
Obstacle 1: “I don’t feel qualified.” Jesus didn’t say you will be his experts — a witness shares what they’ve experienced, and your life changed by Jesus is all the qualification you need.
Acts 1:8 (NLT) — “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses.”
Obstacle 2: “I might say the wrong thing.” Your role is to share what Jesus has done in your life — Jesus handles the harvest.
1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) — “You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.”
TRANSFORMATION: Take Revival With You
Acts 2:38 (NLT) — “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
THREE CALLS TO ACTION:
- Today — Write down what God has done for you. That’s your story. That’s your witness.
- Daily — Start each day with a prayer for boldness. Ask Holy Spirit to open doors and give you the courage to walk through them.
- This week — Be a witness. Find one person and tell them what Jesus has done in your life.
Following Jesus, Sent On A Mission
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