What is the Gospel and why should we share it? | 1000 Days

Описание: 1000 Days – Week 1
January 11, 2026
Upstate Community Church
Pastor Connor Guerzini

What would happen if every person at Upstate Community Church had just one authentic gospel conversation every day for the next 1,000 days?

That simple question launches a bold vision for our church and our community: 1,000 people in 1,000 days reached with the good news of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Connor introduces the heart behind the 1000 Days series and explains why sharing the gospel is not optional—it is something Jesus directly commanded us to do.

Using Mark 1:16–20, 1 Corinthians 15:1–4, and Mark 16:15, this sermon walks through:

What the gospel really is

Why it is called “good news”

Why it changes lives

And why every follower of Jesus is called to share it

Jesus’ first invitation to His disciples was not just “follow me,” but “I will make you fishers of people.” From the very beginning, being with Jesus has always meant being sent by Jesus.

This message challenges every believer—whether you have followed Jesus for 40 days or 40 years—to rediscover the urgency, beauty, and purpose of sharing the gospel with the people God has placed in your life.

Key Scriptures

Mark 1:16–20
1 Corinthians 15:1–4
Mark 16:15

Big Idea

We should share the gospel because Jesus commanded us to do so.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & the vision of 1000 Days
02:15 – 1000 people in 1000 days
05:30 – What is an authentic gospel conversation?
08:30 – What is the gospel? (1 Corinthians 15)
13:45 – Why the gospel changes everything
18:30 – Jesus calls us to fish for people (Mark 1)
24:00 – Why we share: Jesus commands it (Mark 16:15)
28:15 – Do you believe this good news?
31:00 – Closing prayer

If you want to be part of what God is doing through 1000 Days, start by praying for the people in your life and asking God for one intentional gospel conversation today.

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