Embracing the Mission of God
Pastor Caleb Culver
March 15, 2026 Message Recap
The Christian life was never meant to stop with us. What God does in us is meant to flow outward to others.
In John 7, Jesus says:
“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink… Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
We come to Jesus and receive forgiveness, new life, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. But that life is not meant to remain private. God fills us so that His Spirit can shape us into His image and flow through us to the people around us.
We Join God’s Mission
Many people feel pressure to “find their calling.” We often wrestle with questions about vocation, ministry, or career, wondering what we are meant to do with our lives. But what if our calling is simpler—and clearer—than we think?
Scripture gives us a straightforward answer: We are called to glorify God and help others follow Jesus.
The places where we live that out—our jobs, families, churches, and communities—are our assignments. Whether you are working, parenting, studying, or serving in ministry, you can live out that calling right where you are.
In John 20:21, Jesus tells His disciples:
“As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”
Jesus completed the work of salvation through the Cross. Now He sends His followers to represent Him in the world.
Before the disciples began this mission, however, Jesus told them to wait for the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit came at Pentecost, everything changed. Peter, who had once denied Jesus out of fear, stood boldly and proclaimed the gospel. Thousands responded.
The mission of God does not depend on our strength alone. The Holy Spirit gives us courage, wisdom, and opportunities to share God’s love with others.
Start Where You Are
Being sent by God does not always mean going somewhere new. Often, it means recognizing that our everyday lives are already mission fields.
God is already at work in your workplace, your neighborhood, your family, and your daily interactions. The question is not whether God is moving—it is whether we will join Him.
The mission of God is not something we create. Even Jesus, the Son of God, did not invent His own mission; He carried out the mission of the Father. In the same way, we are invited to step into the work God is already doing.
There is one calling for every believer: to reflect the image of God and make Him known.
Start where you are.
Scripture References
Ezekiel 47:1–12
John 7:37–39
John 20:21
Genesis 1:26–28
Isaiah 6:8
Acts 1:8
Acts 2:1–41
Revelation 22:1–5
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About Radiant Church
Founded in 1996, Radiant Church has grown into a multi-location church committed to biblical teaching, discipleship, and mission.
At Radiant Church, there is an invitation to grow in your spiritual journey, build meaningful community, and truly get connected. We are passionate about helping people grow in faith, encounter the presence of God, and become part of a church grounded in Spirit and truth.