"The Ministry of Reconciliation" (Sermonette)

2 Corinthians 5:18–20 CSB

18 Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. 19 That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and he has committed the message of reconciliation to us. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”

1. We Are All Gathered Today as One Family; The Brothers and Sisters of Jesus

Not defined by denomination, race, or politics.

United by the cross and the love of Christ and His rescuing GOSPEL

2. Reconciliation Is a Gift and a Calling

God reconciled us to Himself through Jesus.

He then gave us the ministry of reconciliation—a mission to bring peace and healing to others, by the gospel.

3. We Are Ambassadors of Christ

We represent Jesus in how we love, serve, and speak.

Our outreach today is more than service—it’s a reflection of the Gospel.

4. Peacemaking Is Active and Intentional

We’re not just keeping peace—we’re making it.

That means stepping into uncomfortable spaces with grace and truth.

Bringing the Gospel of Peace to a broken world.

5. Outreach Is Bridge-Building

Every act of kindness today is a step toward unity.

We show the world what it looks like when God’s children work together.

It shows them that the bridge to reconciliation with Our Father is Jesus Christ.

6. Love Is Greater Than Agreement

We don’t have to agree on everything to love one another deeply.

The identity that we share in Christ is stronger than our differences.

Closing Challenge

Go out today as ambassadors of reconciliation

Shine the light of Christ in every conversation, every act of service, and every moment of connection.