Like Jesus – The Model
One of CityWell Church’s primary focuses in 2026 is to become a church full of people who want to be like Jesus.
In this message, Pastor DJ Grick continues the series by looking at Chair 2: The New Believer. Jesus did not simply call people to believe in Him—He modeled how to root and establish new believers in their faith so they could grow strong and walk with Him.
Using the framework of The 4 Chairs from the life and ministry of Jesus, this message focuses on what happens when someone moves from spiritual seeking to new life in Christ. Chair 2 is the season where a believer begins to find freedom—freedom from an old identity, freedom from sin patterns, and freedom to begin walking with Jesus in a real and growing way.
This message explores how Jesus helped new believers grow through:
dependence on the Holy Spirit
prayer
obedience
God’s Word
glorifying the Father
intentional relationships of love and integrity
It also looks at the practical needs of new believers as they learn their new identity in Christ, begin to walk in faith, speak the truth, feed themselves spiritually, and live a cleansed life by God’s grace.
Key Bible Passages
1 John 2:6 — “Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 — “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation...”
Romans 8:11 — The Spirit of God gives life to believers
John 14:15 — “If you love me, you will obey what I command.”
1 John 2:3 — We know Him if we obey His commands
Hebrews 5:8 — Jesus learned obedience through suffering
John 13:34–35 — Love for one another marks Jesus’ followers
The 4 Chairs of Discipleship
Chair 1 — Seeker: Come and see
Chair 2 — New Believer: Follow Me
Chair 3 — Worker: Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men
Chair 4 — Disciplemaker: Go and bear much fruit
At CityWell, our mission is to help people:
Know God
Find Freedom
Discover Purpose
Make an Impact
This message focuses on Chair 2 and the call to Find Freedom.
About CityWell Church
CityWell Church is committed to helping people live like Jesus and grow as disciples who make disciples.
Learn more about CityWell Church:
https://citywell.church