It is finished: Trusting the Completed Work of Christ
Scripture References
- Luke 1:1–4
- Luke 2:21
- John 19:30
- James 1:5 (alluded to in the “ask for wisdom” discussion)
Introduction
The group mirrored Sunday’s sermon on John 19:30 (“It is finished”), asking: “If Jesus really finished the work, is my life showing that I believe it?” Big idea: “If Jesus truly finished the work, trusting Him isn’t optional; it is simply what belief looks like.”
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Scripture References
- John 19:28-30
- Genesis 3:15
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- 1 John 4:10
- 1 John 1:5-10
- 1 John 2:1-2
- Galatians 2:16
- Romans 6:23
- Revelation 12:10
Introduction
- Pastor Josh launches a new six-week series, “Boot Camp: Training for Team Jesus,” designed to raise—not lower—the bar of discipleship.
- Sets a military tone with an illustration of a blunt Marine recruiter: people long for a mission worth living and dying for.
- Lake Pointe’s vision: not crowds, but disciples who “come die with Jesus.”
- 2025 ministry recap: 11 church plants (total 90), 3,854 finished Rooted, 3,131 baptisms, new Sunnyvale campus (881 at Christmas). 2026 outlook: Roy City campus, two more in process.
- Practical tools distributed: “Field Guide,” tear-off “One More” evangelism card, 2026 church-family calendar, new Lake Pointe app with Bible-reading plan and Lift Read podcast.
- Series challenge: Each person asks, “What is my next step of obedience?"—then does it.