In this message, Pastor Scott concludes our series by exploring what it means to become whole, not perfect, but integrated, grounded, and moving in the right direction. Drawing from Scripture, the teachings of Jesus, and the story of Peter, this sermon challenges the belief that people are permanently broken or destined to stay stuck.

Jesus did not come only to forgive us, but to transform us. He invites us into a life shaped by truth, healed through love, and formed over time through faithful following.

This message speaks to anyone who feels worn down, fragmented, or resigned to spiritual mediocrity, and offers a hopeful vision of healing, growth, and real change through following Jesus one step at a time. Key themes in this message: * What biblical wholeness really means * Why perfection is not the goal, but direction matters * How your heart shapes the trajectory of your life * Why Jesus can be trusted as someone who truly understands reality * How transformation happens slowly, imperfectly, but genuinely * Why wounded people heal best in community

Whether you are struggling, skeptical, tired, or searching, this message is an invitation to believe that growth is possible and that Jesus knows how life actually works.

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What if the thing you need most right now is not a fresh start, but some honest maintenance?

In this message, we kick off a “work on it” series at Forest Park Church, slowing down to sharpen our focus and remember who we are. We begin with our first cultural statement: Everyone Included. Here’s what that means at FPC: No matter your past, your present, or your questions, you belong here. You may belong here before you believe or before you behave, because all of us are on the road together, just at different mile markers.

To unpack why this matters, we walk through Acts 10, where Peter experiences a spiritual and theological earthquake that changes everything. The vision was not ultimately about food, it was about people. Peter learns that the gospel does not just call us to love. It gives us permission to love without “fine print,” conditions, or extra hoops.

If you’ve ever felt like church came with disclaimers, exclusions, or hidden requirements, this message is for you.

Key Scripture: Acts 10 Big Idea: The gospel changes the table. Everyone is invited.

Next steps: If you want to help build a church where people can truly belong, join a team, start serving, begin giving, and bring someone with you.

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Our mission: Help people follow Jesus one step at a time.

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