Faith Beyond the Gate

Are you ready to follow Christ on His terms, even when it takes you outside your comfort zone? In this message, "Faith Beyond the Gate," Pastor Nef dives into Hebrews 13:12–13 to explore what it truly means to be part of the "Foundations of a New People." Jesus didn't stay inside the polished, comfortable centers of power—He suffered "outside the gate" to sanctify us. Today, He calls His Church to meet Him there, moving past the barriers of comfort and convenience to serve the broken, the overlooked, and the marginalized. Drawing from our rich Wesleyan heritage, we learn that true holiness is "contagious." While the Old Covenant warned that impurity was catching, Jesus reversed the dynamic—His touch brings life, healing, and cleansing to the defiled. As a church plant in Hendricks County, our mission at 317Church is simple: to help people Experience Jesus, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference. We aren't serving because the church needs us; we serve because we need to serve. Discover how stepping outside the gate transforms your own spiritual maturity and multiplies God’s grace in our community. Bible References Covered in This Sermon Hebrews 13:12–13 (Primary Text) Ephesians 1:20–21 Acts 2 Leviticus 15:4–11 Haggai 2:11–13 Luke 7:12–15 Matthew 8:2–3 Luke 8:43–48 Hebrews 13:15–16