No Disciple Left Behind, Part 1

At the start of a new year, we're challenged to examine what truly makes life meaningful—not through Hollywood's lens, but through God's eternal perspective. This message contrasts two visions of a 'wonderful life': the classic film that celebrates human goodness and earned rewards, versus the biblical reality revealed through both Scripture and the powerful testimony of a Christian leader facing terminal cancer. We discover that our purpose doesn't change when our circumstances do. The Apostle Paul asked what our hope, joy, and crowning achievement would be when Christ returns—and answered that it's people, specifically seeing others come to Jesus and grow in Him. Drawing from Colossians 1:15-28, we're reminded that Christ is the image of the invisible God, the Creator of all things, and the firstborn over all creation—not as a created being, but as the preeminent One with all authority. Our mission flows directly from who He is: the reason for our existence and the goal of our transformation. We're being remade into His image, repaired like broken mirrors gradually reflecting God's character more clearly. The Great Commission isn't optional—it's a command from the One with all authority, accompanied by His promise to be with us always. This church exists to make disciples of all people, regardless of ethnicity, past, or status, through both evangelism and edification. As we face our own mortality—because we're all 'on the clock'—we're called to live intentionally for what matters eternally: bringing people to Jesus and helping them grow in Him.

Chapter 1: Two Perspectives on a Wonderful Life - 0:00 - 7:00

We examine two contrasting views of a meaningful life: the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' and Ben Sasse's testimony of facing terminal cancer with Christian hope.

Chapter 2: Making Disciples Because of Who Christ Is - 7:00 - 15:00

We explore Colossians 1:15-28 to understand that Christ is the Creator, the image of God, and the head of the church, which forms the foundation for our disciple-making mission.

Chapter 3: Making Disciples Because of What Christ Commands - 15:00 - 22:00

We examine the Great Commission and understand that Christ's all-authority commands us to make disciples of all people, with His promised presence empowering us.

Chapter 4: Maintaining Vision Through the Church Life Cycle - 22:00 - 28:00

We learn about the church life cycle and the importance of continually renewing our vision to avoid decline and remain faithful to our mission of making disciples.