August 3 2025

There Is Still Room
Written By Phil Johnston

The heart of a Rust City Group is to care for people and carry the culture of Rust City Church.

You don’t have to follow this guide like a script! Use discernment from the Holy Spirit as you lead your group discussion.

If you notice that someone in your group needs additional care or support that’s beyond your capacity, please let a pastor know.

ICEBREAKER QUESTION OPTION:

Which is your favorite Handel’s Ice Cream flavor?

There is still room Pt. 1

SPEAKER: PASTOR Wes Washington

Scriptures—

Luke 14:15-24; Isaiah 53:5; Psalm 103:2

Key Takeaways—

  • God has prepared a great feast (salvation) and invites everyone to come.

  • As Christians, we are not just guests but messengers called to invite others.

  • Complacency (forgetting evangelism) can suffocate our calling as individuals and as a church.

  • Our mission is about filling heaven, not just filling church chairs.

  • We should adopt the mentality that "there's still room" in our faith, service, and outreach.

  • Always remember your rescue, remember how you ought live as ambassadors for Jesus, and remember that God wants to use you in His mission.

Discussion Questions—

  1. How does the parable of the great feast relate to our role as Christians in inviting others to know Jesus?

  2. The sermon emphasized that inviting people to church is about "filling heaven, not filling chairs." How does this perspective change the way we think about evangelism?

  3. Pastor Wes mentioned three things we should remember when think about evangelism: a) Remember our rescue b) Remember how we ought to live c) Remember that God wants to use each of us. Which of these resonates most with you? Which is harder for you?

  4. Pastor Wes said, "Your life is your loudest invitation." What does this mean to you, and how can we live in a way that makes the gospel attractive?

Practical application—

This week, identify one person in your life (outside your immediate family) who needs Jesus. Commit to praying for them daily and look for opportunities to invite them to church or share your faith.

Reflect on your own "rescue story." Write it down and practice sharing it in 2-3 minutes. Share with someone - even another believer - this week.

Closing Prayer—

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for inviting me to the feast of salvation. Help us live as effective ambassadors for Christ and for boldness in inviting others to know Him. In Jesus name we pray,

Amen.

Phil Johnston
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July 27 2025