Worthy of Our All || Jarrett Stephens
On Commitment Sunday of the NEXT Initiative, Pastor Jarrett Stephens brings a timely word from Nehemiah 5–7 that gets to the heart of what we’re doing and why it matters.
On Commitment Sunday of the NEXT Initiative, Pastor Jarrett Stephens brings a timely word from Nehemiah 5–7 that gets to the heart of what we’re doing and why it matters.
Sacrifice is not the point by itself. What makes sacrifice significant is the motive behind it. In Nehemiah, we see a leader and a people who were willing to give, serve, and rebuild because God’s glory was at stake and people’s good was on the line. In the same way, this message invites each of us to lay our lives before the Lord with open hands, trusting that what God does through surrendered hearts will outlast anything we build with brick and mortar. He and His Kingdom are worthy of our all.
Staying Committed || Jarrett Stephens
What does it look like when faith moves from burden to action? In Nehemiah 2–3, we see a leader who has prayed, planned, and waited for the right moment, and then steps forward in faith when God opens the door. Pastor Jarrett Stephens walks us through Nehemiah’s call to action, showing how God uses prepared people, unified effort, and obedient courage to accomplish His work. This message reminds us that God-sized vision always requires faith-filled action. Opposition will come. Resistance is inevitable. But when God’s people commit themselves to a good work, trusting the good hand of God, He does more than rebuild walls. He strengthens hearts, unifies His people, and advances His purposes for His glory. As we step into the NEXT initiative together, this message calls each of us to ask where God is inviting us to act, to sacrifice, and to play our part in what He is building.
