Sermon Notes for April 10,2011

 

Introduction

Mark 16:15 And he said to them, "Go into all the world and proclaim

the gospel to the whole creation.

I want the whole Christ for my Saviour, the whole Bible for my book,

the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my

mission field.

John Wesley

The mission of the church is to reach the world with the Gospel of

Jesus Christ!

The Purpose

To Make disciples.

A disciple is someone who is committed to Christ and growing in

grace and knowledge.

Disciples are not made in the classroom, they are made in the field.

1Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the

believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

The Plan

We are called to reach the whole world, not just the United States,

with the Gospel.

God has ordained that his word be presented through public

preaching.

Romans 10:14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not

believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have

never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?

Romans 10:15 A are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is

written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good

news!"

The Partnership

We are in a partnership with God in the great commission. He did not

leave us alone.

Matthew 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded

you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Ephesians 4:11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the

evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,

Ephesians 4:12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for

building up the body of Christ,

1Timothy 5:17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of

double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

1Timothy 5:18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox

when it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer deserves his wages."

Phl 4:15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning

of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into

partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.

Phl 4:16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once

and again.

Phl 4:17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to

your credit.