09. Witness to Christ

Teachings

“Witness to Christ” by Jeremy Treat
The mission of Jesus, by the power of the Spirit, continues through the witness of the church in both word and deed. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Discipleship Pathway series with a sermon from Acts 1:1-8 about witnessing to Christ.
SERMON ➜

FOR KIDS: “Witness to Christ” by Kevin Weiner and Jonathan Fitzgerald
God’s mission is to spread his blessing to all people. We play a big role by sharing about the love of Jesus by showing the love of Jesus to people.
TEACHING ➜

“How Do We Talk about Jesus in Our City?” by Tim Chaddick
Because we’ve received God’s grace and love in Christ, we want to share the good news about Jesus with everyone. But how do we do so in a city like Los Angeles? Pastor Tim Chaddick talks about how to lovingly share the gospel with boldness, humility, and wisdom.
SERMON ➜

Readings*

A Gentle Answer: Our “Secret Weapon” in an Age of Us Against Them by Scott Sauls
In a defensive and divided era, how can followers of Jesus reveal a better way of living, one that loves others as God loves us? How can Christians be the kind of people who are known, as Proverbs puts it, to “turn away wrath”? Scott Sauls’ compelling book shows Christians how to become people of “a gentle answer” in a politically, relationally, and culturally fractured world by revealing why answering hostility with gentleness is essential, how we can nurture our hearts to do so, and what a gentle answer looks like, both in the church and in the world.
BOOK ➜

The Mission of God’s People: A Biblical Theology of the Church’s Mission by Christopher J.H. Wright
This book shows how God’s big-picture plan directs the purpose of God’s people, the church. Wright emphasizes what the Old Testament teaches Christians about being the people of God. He addresses questions of both ecclesiology and missiology with topics like “called to care for creation,” “called to bless the nations,” “sending and being sent,” and “rejecting false gods.” The Mission of God’s People promises to enliven and refocus the study, teaching, and ministry of those truly committed to joining God’s work in the world.
BOOK ➜

Example

Becket’s Story
Becket shares his story illustrating the inseparable relationship between being witnessed to about Christ and witnessing about Christ.
STORY ➜

* While we may not agree with everything in every book we recommend, we think they’re helpful resources to better understand Scripture and learn to follow Jesus in every area of life.

09. Witness to Christ 1/14/2026