Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church IV | Gospel Embodiment: Disciple-Making under God’s Authority , Matthew 8:5-13

The Good Shepherd comes with the Good News, Psalm 23

Have you ever wondered what it means to truly recognize the voice of God in a world filled with competing voices? In this message on Psalm 23, Dilip Aaron invites us to rediscover one of Scripture’s most beloved passages through the lens of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Exploring the connection between Psalms 22 and 23, he shows how Christ’s sacrifice makes it possible for us to know God personally and confidently declare, “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Drawing from the imagery of sheep and their shepherd, personal stories of God’s faithfulness, and the promises found throughout Psalm 23, this sermon reminds us that the Shepherd’s voice is not only meant to be discovered—it is meant to be followed daily. As we spend time with God, we learn to trust Him through seasons of rest, uncertainty, and even the darkest valleys, knowing He is always present with us. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or longing to draw closer to Jesus, this message is an invitation to make room for the Good Shepherd, hear His voice, and experience His faithful presence every day.

Home, Calling, and Hearing God’s Voice: A Conversation with Solomon Abaki

What does it mean to follow Jesus when home is always changing? In this special conversation, Piero Gorriti sits down with Solomon Abaki—pastor, football coach, husband, father, and global disciple whose journey has taken him from Kenya to India, London, New York City, and back again. Together, they explore faith, calling, family, and the challenge of hearing God’s voice through seasons of transition. Drawing from decades of ministry across cultures and continents, Solomon reflects on growing up as a pastor’s son, learning to discern God’s leading in unfamiliar places, raising a child across multiple countries, and discovering that home is not primarily a location but wherever God has called you to be. Along the way, he shares practical wisdom on cultivating a life of prayer, remaining sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and embracing God’s purposes even when they lead beyond comfort and familiarity. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, wrestling with questions of belonging, or seeking to hear God’s voice more clearly, this conversation offers encouragement to trust God’s leading and faithfully steward the place where He has planted you today.

They were with Jesus, Acts 4:1-13

What turns an ordinary person into someone whose life points unmistakably to Jesus? In this special message, Shawn Wallace opens Acts 4:1–13 and explores the remarkable transformation of Peter—from a fearful disciple who denied Jesus to a bold witness who stood before rulers and religious leaders proclaiming the gospel without hesitation. The difference wasn't education, status, or natural ability. As those who opposed him observed, "they took note that these men had been with Jesus." Drawing from Peter's restoration after failure, the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, and decades of ministry experience across cultures and nations, Shawn reminds us that lasting spiritual transformation begins not with trying harder, but with encountering Jesus and living under the Spirit's influence. Whether you're carrying shame from past failures, feeling exhausted from relying on your own strength, or seeking direction for what God has next, this message is an invitation to hear the Father's voice, receive His restoring love, and offer yourself fully to His purposes. When people look at our lives, would they be able to tell that we've been with Jesus?

From Netflix to the Cross, Philippians 2:1-11

What does Netflix have to do with the cross? In this solo message, Koob Vang opens Philippians 2:1–11 and invites us to examine what truly moves us. We know what it feels like to be pulled into a story, to stay up for one more episode, to give hours of attention without needing to be forced. But when it comes to the work of God, especially in seasons that feel tiring, stretching, or slow, many of us find ourselves asking a more honest question: where does real motivation come from? Drawing from Daniel Pink’s language of autonomy, mastery, and purpose, Koob reframes motivation through the lens of the Gospel. Paul does not call the church to unity, humility, and obedience through guilt or pressure. He reminds them of what is already true in Christ. We are not servants trying to earn a place in God’s family. We are children of God, already transformed, empowered by the Spirit, and called into mission. And at the center of it all is Jesus, who did not cling to comfort, status, or power, but emptied himself in love and walked the road to the cross. Not by coercion. Not for applause. But because we were the joy set before him. So what happens when the fire that moves us is no longer pressure, performance, or results, but the mind of Christ formed in us?

As You Go, Matthew 28:18-20

Discipleship is not only something we schedule. It is something we carry as we go. In this message, Kevin Douglas opens Matthew 28:18–20 and focuses on one word from the Great Commission: "Go." But this "go" carries the sense of "as you go" — as you walk, work, parent, commute, eat, listen, and meet the people God places in front of you. Kevin invites us to see discipleship as a way of being formed by God for the sake of others. It begins with being with God, knowing we are loved, secure, and made in His image. From there, we learn to see others not as projects to convert, but as people to behold with the same love God has shown us. Through stories from Roosevelt Island, a playground conversation on Mother's Day, Paul and Silas in prison, Lydia by the river, and Kevin's years as a chaplain in a senior living facility, this message reminds us that discipleship can happen in five minutes or over five years. Sometimes it looks like sharing the Gospel clearly. Sometimes it begins with a simple word of presence: "We are all here." What would change if we stopped waiting for the perfect program and began paying attention to the people God has already placed along the way?