The Gospel Message

Ps Jonny Leech

At the heart of this message lies a profound truth that many of us struggle to accept: we've all messed up, yet God's love remains unshakeable. Through the story of Peter's denial of Jesus in Luke 22, we encounter a powerful reminder that our failures don't disqualify us from God's purpose. Peter, one of Jesus' closest friends, denied knowing Him three times—yet Jesus had already declared Peter would be the rock upon which the church would be built. This paradox reveals something stunning about grace: God knows our future failures and still calls us into His mission. The message challenges a common pastoral issue—people disqualifying themselves from God's love because of their past. Whether it's Adam and Eve, King David, Jonah, or Peter, Scripture is filled with flawed people whom God used powerfully. The gospel doesn't require perfection; it requires surrender. When we understand that Jesus died for us while we were still sinners, we realize that no amount of baggage is too heavy for Him to carry. The call today is to stop living under the weight of shame and start walking in the freedom Christ purchased for us. Our lives are too significant, our time too precious, and our calling too great to remain trapped by past mistakes.