The difference between believing in God and following Jesus | Pastor Mike Adkins

What if Christianity is not about escaping a “sick world” and waiting for heaven, but bringing God’s kingdom into everyday life right now? In week 1 of our series Building on Wisdom: Seven Habits for a Better Life, we look at what it means to live as a new creation and a minister of reconciliation. You cannot change people’s hearts, but you can position them to encounter Jesus. You are not just surviving until eternity, you are called to represent Jesus as an ambassador in your relationships, workplace, and community. This message explores: Why an escapist faith can disempower your daily life What “new creation” really means (2 Corinthians 5:17–20) How God transforms people, and what your role actually is Training vs trying: the key to spiritual growth How praise and trust reshape fear (Psalm 34) Why you were created in God’s image to rule and subdue (Genesis 1:26–28) A practical mindset shift: control vs trust If you feel stuck, reactive, overwhelmed, or unsure how to live your faith in the real world, this is for you. Next steps: Visit Grace Church Orlando, join a group, and take a step toward serving. INTRODUCE YOURSELF & FIND YOUR NEXT STEP: https://discovergrace.com/next SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://discovergrace.com/subscribe SHARE A STORY, ASK A QUESTION - EMAIL: hello@discovergrace.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR GOOD NEWS DAILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovergrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovergracefl GIVE TO HELP US SHARE HOPE WITH PEOPLE IN NEED: https://discovergrace.com/give LISTEN TO GRACE AFTER HOURS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/48TJkSA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46Nl96p Instagram: https://instagram.com/graceafterhours.pod LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CURRENT SERIES: https://discovergrace.com/magazine GRAB OUR FREE GRACE APP: https://discovergrace.com/app STAY IN THE KNOW AND JOIN OUR ANNOUNCEMENT LIST: https://discovergrace.com/email #goodisahead #teachingandhealing #grace #gracechurch #gracechurchorlando #