Generous Like God

February 1, 2026

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt shared a powerful reminder of the Church’s mission, rooted in Jesus’ authority and His call to make disciples of all nations. Drawing from Matthew 28 and John 12, he emphasized that when the Church lifts up Jesus—not itself—Jesus draws people to Himself. He spent time celebrating God’s faithfulness at Kingsway, highlighting five years of growth, 129 baptisms in 2025, and the completion of the Relentless Pursuit campaign raising over $2.25 million. The message challenged the Church to stay focused on its true purpose: making disciples, living on mission, and trusting Jesus to build His Church.

Sermon Notes

Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The Goal of every Christian is simple: Make More and Better Disciples.

Acts 2:37 NIV

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Acts 2:38 NIV

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 2:41 NIV

Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

In Person Attendance

2021 - 885

2025 – 1403

Total Attendance (including online)

2021 – 1537

2025 – 2209

Men’s and Women’s Retreats

1,127 Total Attendance

Eggsravaganza

4,250 attended

58,000 Eggs handed out

First Time Visitors:

2023 – 520

2024 – 752

2025 – 872

Baptisms:

2021 – 60

2022 – 59

2023 – 60

2024 – 89

2025 – 129

Acts 2:42-43 NIV

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.

Acts 2:44-45 NIV

All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.

Relentless Pursuit: $2,250,542.23

10% - Outreach

Artisan City Church

15 Baptisms
200 Average Weekly Attendance

33% - Debt Reduction

2023 – $9.1M
2026 – $6.8M

$2.3 million reduction!

57% - Projects

Pathways Learning Academy

Acts 2:46-47 NIV

Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

When the Church’s activity continuously lifts up Jesus, the world is drawn to Him!

John 12:32 NIV

“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

Relentless Pursuit stays open until 03/31/26.

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