Love Into the LIGHT // Lean In 2026 // Pastor Drew

"The greatest gospel presentation you will ever be able to give is your own testimony." — Pastor Drew In this mission-focused message, Collective Church introduces the "Love Into the Light" challenge for 2026. The focus is on moving beyond personal habits and heart transformation to actively engaging in the "co-mission" with Jesus to reach the lost in Omaha and beyond.   The message outlines a practical 40-day journey leading up to Easter, centered on three core actions for every believer: Identify Your "One" Every person is challenged to pick one individual who is "far from God but close to you"—someone you already have a relationship with in your daily life. Pray and Love Intentionally Commit to praying for your "One" daily and finding radical, practical ways to serve them without expecting anything in return. Share Your Testimony Rather than feeling pressured to give a complex theological presentation, believers are encouraged to simply be "witnesses". A witness tells the story of what they have seen and experienced—how God met them in their brokenness and offered hope. Download Circle Gospel Presentation here > https://tinyurl.com/4zpxzcxe  The Power of Invitation The goal is to invite your "One" to join you on Easter Sunday. The speaker notes that almost everyone established in faith is there because someone else took the time to invite them into a community.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Scripture References Mark 16:15 – The command to go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to all creation. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.16.15.NIV Matthew 28:19-20 – The Great Commission to make disciples of all nations and the promise of His presence. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.28.19-20.NIV Matthew 9:36-38 – Jesus' compassion for the "harassed and helpless" crowds and the call to pray for workers. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.9.36-38.NIV Acts 1:8 – The promise of power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.1.8.NIV Acts 8:1-4 – How the early church, when scattered by persecution, preached the word everywhere they went. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.8.1-4.NIV   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Sermon Chapters [00:00:09] The 2026 Theme: "Lean In" [00:01:35] Developing a Mutual Love for God [00:04:50] Leaning into the Mission [00:05:45] The Great Commission & "Co-Mission" [00:08:00] The State of the City: Reaching Omaha [00:10:30] Exponential Growth through "The One" [00:12:00] Love Into the Light: The 40-Day Challenge [00:15:35] The Power of an Invitation [00:17:10] The Keychain Commitment [00:20:50] Radical Intentionality: The "Bless" Strategy [00:23:00] Sharing Your Testimony: The Three Circles [00:36:00] Real-Life Opportunities [00:39:15] Closing Prayer and Surrender   ----------------------------------------------------------------   For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: Website: https://www.collectiveomaha.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha Instagram: @collectiveomaha Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778