EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 35 MIN
Journey to the Cross "We are Witnesses"
from Lakeview Christian Church Sermon Podcast · host Lakeview Christian Church
What looks like goodbye is actually your greatest deployment.In this powerful message, we explore the pivotal moment when Jesus ascends to heaven—a moment that felt like an ending but was actually the beginning of the church's greatest mission. Just like the soldiers on D-Day standing at the edge of destiny, the disciples faced their moment of transformation: from spectators to witnesses, from listeners to proclaimers.You'll discover:Why Jesus left with nail-scarred hands raised in blessing (and what that means for your life today)The supernatural power available to every believer through the Holy SpiritHow to stop asking "when" and start living the "what now"What it truly means to be a witness in your everyday lifeWhy the Ascension wasn't abandonment—it was expansionThis isn't just ancient history. This is your calling. You've been blessed before you've been sent, equipped with the same Holy Spirit power that turned fearful fishermen into world-changers. The question is: if someone observed your life this week, would there be enough evidence to convict you of being a witness?Challenge: Stop standing around staring at the sky. Jesus told us to go—to our Jerusalem, our Judea, our Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Your mission field is waiting.
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What looks like goodbye is actually your greatest deployment.In this powerful message, we explore the pivotal moment when Jesus ascends to heaven—a moment that felt like an ending but was actually the beginning of the church's greatest mission. Just like the soldiers on D-Day standing at the edge of destiny, the disciples faced their moment of transformation: from spectators to witnesses, from listeners to proclaimers.You'll discover:Why Jesus left with nail-scarred hands raised in blessing (and what that means for your life today)The supernatural power available to every believer through the Holy SpiritHow to stop asking "when" and start living the "what now"What it truly means to be a witness in your everyday lifeWhy the Ascension wasn't abandonment—it was expansionThis isn't just ancient history. This is your calling. You've been blessed before you've been sent, equipped with the same Holy Spirit power that turned fearful fishermen into world-changers. The question is: if someone observed your life this week, would there be enough evidence to convict you of being a witness?Challenge: Stop standing around staring at the sky. Jesus told us to go—to our Jerusalem, our Judea, our Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Your mission field is waiting.
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