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The Call Of God Moves Across All Barriers (Jump #5)

March 29, 2026

The Call Of God Moves Across All Barriers (Jump #5) | March 29, 2026 | Dr. Larry Baucom, Dr. Troy Doucet

 

The dialogue is part of a sermon series called “Jump” at Suncoast Community Church, specifically focusing on the theme “Jump Together.” Dr. Larry Baucom and Dr. Troy Doucet co-teach the message, which centers on community, breaking down religious barriers, and the inclusive nature of God’s calling.

Here is a breakdown of the key themes and moments from their discussion:

  • Series Recap & “Jumping Together”: Dr. Troy Doucet begins by recapping the previous weeks of the “Jump” series, which focused on repentance, letting Jesus take control, overcoming obstacles, and finding joy. Dr. Larry Baucom then introduces the day’s theme, “Jump Together,” using an analogy of his grandsons jumping off a bridge together to illustrate the power and safety of doing life in a community.

  • Challenging Traditional Values: The two doctors discuss how people are often shaped by societal teachings that don’t always align with true spiritual values. For example, Larry points out the misconception that success in business automatically equates to spiritual maturity, emphasizing that true spirituality is unlinked to wealth or status.

  • The Story of Levi the Tax Collector: The core of their message revolves around the biblical story of Jesus calling Levi (Matthew). As a tax collector, Levi was seen as a traitor and outcast by his fellow Jews. By calling him and eating at his house, Jesus makes a profound statement about grace.

Through the story of Levi (Matthew), they highlight three main spiritual truths:

  • The Call of God Confronts Us Where We Are: Troy emphasizes that Jesus didn’t wait for Levi to fix his life or clean up his act. By having dinner with him, Jesus reclassified Levi from an “outcast” to someone who belonged. God’s grace rewrites a person’s resume rather than requesting one.

  • The Call of God Moves Across Barriers: The speakers note that Jesus dismantled the fundamentalist religious system of his time. The Pharisees worried that associating with “sinners” would contaminate them, but Jesus showed that true holiness is moved by compassion, not avoidance. Troy points out that the kingdom of God doesn’t have a reserved VIP section.

  • The Call of God is at the Point of Need: Jesus looks past the immediate behavioral issues (like Levi’s greed or societal standing) and addresses the ultimate issue: disconnection and a lack of belonging.

The dialogue concludes with Larry sharing an emotional story about his father passing away from a massive heart attack. He uses this to contrast physical heart failure with “spiritual heart failure,” urging the congregation to ensure their spiritual hearts are strong by answering God’s call to follow Him.