Why Are You Standing Here?

After the greatest moment in human history — the resurrection of Jesus — what happened next?   

And if that moment is so significant, why do so many Christians find themselves standing still instead of moving Jesus' mission forward?  

Using the story of Jesus's disciples in Acts 1, Ricky unpacks a challenge that is just as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. After witnessing the risen Christ for 40 days, the disciples were found frozen, staring into the sky, so caught up in the miracle of the resurrection that they nearly missed the mission Jesus had given them. And if we're honest, many of us do the same thing. We show up for the highs of faith, but when it comes to the everyday call to live on mission for Jesus, we quietly check out.  

Ricky draws a compelling distinction that every follower of Jesus needs to hear: too many Christians live for a moment but neglect the mission.  

The resurrection isn't just something to celebrate — it's something to respond to!   

In the Kingdom of God, a saved person is also a sent person. And in this new series, What Now?, Ricky is determined to help ordinary people discover the power, purpose, and transformation available to them so they can step fully into what Jesus has called them to do.  

But before diving into the "how," Ricky gets honest about the four reasons most Christians stay stuck rather than embrace their mission. Whether it's Insecurity — feeling too broken or unqualified for God to use. Or Inconvenience — always putting the mission off for a better season of life. He also tackles Indifference, the subtle and dangerous drift toward a faith that says all the right things but produces no real action. And lastly, Ignorance, the feeling that you simply don't know enough to make a difference. No matter the reason, Ricky addresses the real issues we all face.  

The good news? Jesus didn't choose perfect people. He chose fishermen, political extremists, and tax collectors. He chose ordinary people and did extraordinary things through them — and He wants to do the same through you!  

If you've been asking yourself "What now?" after giving your life to Jesus, or if you've been coasting on past spiritual highs without a clear sense of direction, this message is exactly where you need to start. Watch now and discover what it truly means to be fully alive in Jesus!

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