Sermon Resources
the 5g life
Jesus said to His followers in Matthew 16:24, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” For nearly 2,000 years, followers of Jesus have done just this. But the church in this age looks vastly different from the church when it first began. We no longer live under a Roman Empire, speaking ancient languages and rarely traveling beyond our villages. Ours is a global, interconnected age where modern technology and instant communication span continents. Yet even with all these changes, the fundamental task of making disciples and following Jesus remains critically unchanged. The question becomes: How does this ancient calling fit with our modern age? What does a disciple of Jesus look like today? Though we use the word “disciple” regularly, we rarely grasp its full meaning. What does it truly mean to follow Christ in the 21st century? The 5G Life is how we understand biblical discipleship—a framework for living as Jesus’ followers in our contemporary world. Just as you might organize your day into distinct periods of time, the disciple can view life through five essential commitments, each devoted to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. GOD TIME – Our foundation begins with a daily commitment to seeking the Lord through His Word and prayer—the essential rhythm of personal communion with Christ.
GATHER TIME – We commit to active participation in the broader community of the church, regularly joining together in corporate worship, teaching, and fellowship.
GROUP TIME – We intentionally engage in smaller communities where we can be authentically known, loved, and cared for, while extending that same love and care to others.
GIVE TIME – Our focus extends beyond ourselves as we sacrificially offer our time, talents, and treasure for the advancement of God’s Kingdom—both locally and globally.
GO TIME – We embrace our identity as a people on mission, actively reaching into our communities and beyond with the life-transforming message of Jesus Christ.
The 5G Life demands time, discipline, and sacrifice. But the rewards of wholehearted discipleship are immeasurable and eternally worthwhile. This is not merely a program to follow, but a way of life that honors the One who called us to take up our cross and follow Him.