Jump Into God's Mix

In this powerful New Year's sermon from The Seed church, Pastor David kicks off 2026 with an inspiring call to "Jump into God's mix" — embracing what God is doing anew in our lives, families, work, and church community. Drawing from Proverbs 22:1 ("A good name is more desirable than great riches"), the Baptism of the Lord (Matthew 3, John 1), and stories of name changes in Scripture (Simon to Peter, Abram to Abraham), he urges us to let go of past sins and burdens — symbolized by dropping black stones into the sea during communion — and step into fresh identity in Christ. Jesus is always "passing by," calling ordinary people like the disciples from Bethsaida to "Come" and "Follow me" with imperative urgency. Forget what lies behind; strain forward to a new chapter as followers of Christ (Christians), receiving a new name of confidence, joy, and purpose (echoing Revelation 2:17's white stone). Through communion, release the old, claim your word of intention for the year, and live out a reputation that honors God above all else.