If I Was There

In this Church on the Move Roswell message titled “If I Was There,” Pastor Shawn Kelly reflects on Luke 23:32–43 and the two criminals crucified beside Jesus—one who mocked Him and one who asked Jesus for grace. He contrasts their different responses, emphasizing that salvation comes from accepting Jesus for who He is, not Jesus “accepting us” as we are, and cites John 3:16–17 and Romans 10:9 to explain belief and confession. He teaches that encounters with Jesus are one-on-one and that God’s plan places believers next to lost, hurting, and guilty people so they can be reached, reminding listeners that the lost can be found innocent.