5-18-2025 The message emphasizes living in the light of Jesus' teachings, particularly as graduates embark on new chapters in life. ​ It highlights the Great Commission from Matthew 28:16-20, where Jesus declares His authority over heaven and earth, calls His followers to make disciples, and assures them of His constant presence. ​ Will Dyer encourages graduates and all listeners to recognize Jesus as the most brilliant teacher, embrace His counter-cultural values of grace, humility, and sacrifice, and live as His disciples by embodying His teachings in daily life. ​ Ultimately, the message underscores the importance of worshiping Jesus with the whole of one's life, trusting in His guidance, and sharing His love with the world. ​

The sermon reflects on the story of the road to Emmaus, emphasizing the transformative power of radical hospitality and the recognition of Jesus in unexpected moments. ​ It highlights how Cleopas and another traveler, despite their grief, invited a stranger (Jesus) into their home, embodying the ancient Jewish value of welcoming strangers. ​ Through the breaking of bread, their eyes were opened, shifting from fear to joy, symbolizing new creation and life through Christ. ​ The message challenges Christians to embrace empathy, generosity, and kindness, countering the self-centeredness of modern culture. ​ It calls for a renewed perspective, urging believers to see the world through Jesus' eyes, filled with grace and possibility, and to extend radical hospitality to others. ​ The sermon concludes with a prayer for spiritual awakening and the courage to follow Jesus into a life of hope and transformation.