Patience - Patient like JesusThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week three of the sermon series “Patience - Patient like Jesus”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amDiscover how to imitate Jesus by participating in His mission to seek and save the lost. This message explores why we struggle with impatience when sharing our faith and how to develop Christ-like patience in evangelism. Learn from the disciples' mistake in Luke 9:51-56 when they wanted to call down fire on a Samaritan village that rejected Jesus. Understand how impatience stems from a misalignment between our hearts and Jesus' heart, and between our mission and His mission. Explore God's incredible patience as described in 2 Peter 3:8-9 and why He gives people time to respond to the gospel. Discover practical ways to develop patience in evangelism by remembering Jesus' patience with us and adopting a gardener's mindset—understanding that spiritual growth takes time and isn't under our control. This teaching includes powerful insights from 1 Timothy 1:15-16, Titus 3, Colossians 3:12, and 1 Corinthians 3 about patience, evangelism, gospel sharing, spiritual growth, Christian mission, salvation, God's timing, and spreading the good news. Perfect for Christians seeking to grow in evangelism skills, develop spiritual patience, and better understand God's heart for the lost.Important VersesLuke 9:51-562 Peter 3:9Ephesians 5:1-21 Timothy 1:15-16Think about it!Why do you think we often struggle with being patient when sharing the gospel with others?How does remembering God's patience with us before our salvation help us be more patient with others?What does it mean to have a 'gardener's mindset' when sharing the gospel?How can we maintain patience when faced with rejection while sharing our faith?In what ways have you seen God's patience work in your own journey of faith?What's the connection between being a 'beloved child' and having patience with others?How does our culture's desire for immediate results affect our patience in ministry?What practical steps can we take to grow in patience while sharing the gospel?Apply it!This week, identify one person in your life who may be resistant to the gospel. Commit to praying for them daily and look for opportunities to demonstrate Christ's patient love to them, remembering how patient God was with you before your salvation.Key TakeawaysImpatience often results from misalignment between our heart and Jesus' heartRemembering God's patience with us helps us be patient with othersSharing the gospel requires a gardener's mindset - focusing on faithful planting and watering while trusting God for the growthToday is the day of salvation, not judgment, requiring us to respond with patience rather than condemnation