What Would Jesus Undo? Week 1 with Pastor Craig Groeschel

What Would Jesus Undo? – Spiritual Indifference

Scripture References

• Revelation 3:15-16
• Mark 4:19

Overview

Jesus would undo lukewarm, half-hearted Christianity. Drawing on His letter to the church in Laodicea, Pastor Craig showed how spiritual indifference nauseates Christ and robs believers of purpose. We traced why indifference surfaces, how to recognize it in our own lives, and one daily practice that can reignite passion: do something that requires faith every single day.

Context

• Series springboard: the old “WWJD” question updated to “What Would Jesus Undo?”
• Laodicea’s background: wealthy, rebuilt after an earthquake, famous for hot-and-cold water pipelines that arrived lukewarm—an image Jesus used for the church’s condition.

Main Points

Lukewarm Faith Makes Jesus Want to Spit Us Out

• “Because you are lukewarm … I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”

• Spiritual indifference is “spiritually stale” and “depressingly detached.”
• Jesus’ reaction is not mild disappointment; it “turns His stomach.”

Two Core Causes of Indifference

• Illusion of self-sufficiency (Revelation 3:17)
  • “You say, ‘I’m rich … I don’t need a thing,’ but you don’t realize you’re wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.”
  • Material abundance masks spiritual bankruptcy.
• Distractions of this world (Mark 4:19)
  • Worries, wealth, and desire for “other things” choke spiritual life.
  • Illustration: Pastor’s own recent preoccupation with shopping for a new car while preparing to preach, exposing how quickly focus drifts.

Six Indicators You’re Living Lukewarm

1. Concerned with impressing people more than pleasing God.
2. Obsessed with life on earth rather than eternity.
3. Rationalize sin; lack a healthy fear of God.
4. Believe in Jesus but rarely share faith.
5. Turn to God only when in trouble instead of daily dependence.
6. Lives look almost identical to the surrounding culture.

Reigniting Passion: One Daily Act of Faith

• Typical spiritual disciplines matter, but a single, focused step cuts through apathy:
  “Every day, do something that requires faith.”
• Story: While journaling, Pastor Craig realized his days looked like “Groundhog Day.” The Spirit challenged him to build faith-steps—apologizing, giving sacrificially, praying bold prayers, standing up for others, joining a LifeGroup, etc.
• Living by faith shifts attention from people’s opinions to God’s pleasure and from temporary things to eternal impact.
  • Without faith we cannot please God; faith without works is dead.

Invitation & Gospel Appeal

• Jesus still addresses the indifferent:

  “I stand at the door and I’m knocking.”

• Anyone who opens the door—no matter their past—receives forgiveness, new life, and purpose.

Key Truths

• Spiritual indifference doesn’t just sadden Jesus; it sickens Him.
• Wealth and comfort can hide desperate spiritual need.
• Everyday distractions are often the enemy of eternal purpose.
• Faith is rekindled through intentional, risk-taking obedience, not mere feelings.
• It is better to hurt with a God-given purpose than to coast without one.

Response

• Examine your week and confess any lukewarm areas to God.
• Choose one specific action today that forces reliance on Christ.
• Replace people-pleasing with a prayer, “Father, what do You think?”
• Schedule uninterrupted time in Scripture and prayer before other tasks.
• Share your faith story with one person this week.
• Join or start a LifeGroup and invite accountability for daily faith steps.

Closing

Jesus does not settle for half-hearted devotion. He calls His church out of comfortable apathy into a life so reliant on Him that it can only be explained by faith. He is already knocking—ready to forgive, empower, and ignite purpose in anyone who will open the door.

Prayer

Father, cut away our love for empty things. Ignite fresh passion for Your Kingdom, press us into daily steps of faith, and make our lives a clear testimony to Your worth. Amen.