Guest Speaker: Joel Dickens, Veteran Missionary to Brazil
SERMON OVERVIEW
In this powerful message, missionary Joel Dickens shares from Luke 19:11-27 and John 9:4, challenging us to move from passive faith to active faithfulness. Drawing on 21 years of ministry experience in Brazil, Joel reminds us that every believer is called to be a witness for Christ—whether across the street or around the world.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Why time is short and how that should drive our sense of urgency
- The parable of the nobleman and what it means to "occupy till He comes"
- The difference between passive faithfulness and active faithfulness
- How every believer is a missionary in their own mission field
- What it means to "do business" for God in practical, reasonable ways
- How God uses our different abilities and gifts for the same gospel mission
- Real stories of spiritual transformation from the mission field
KEY SCRIPTURES Luke 19:11-27 | John 9:4 | John 4:35 | 2 Corinthians 5:18 | Romans 12:1 | 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
ABOUT JOEL DICKENS
Joel and his family have served as missionaries in Brazil for 21 years, dedicating their lives to gospel ministry and discipleship. He currently partners with churches that support their mission, helping reach the lost and develop spiritual leaders throughout Brazil.