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Theme Presentation As you are probably well aware, I have been anticipating this day for some time now. Vision Sunday is a special day! A few months ago I began praying about 2024 and thinking about what God might want for us in the new year. God began working in my heart and slowly confirming the direction…

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and…

Let us pray…Gracious Lord of Life, grant that we might hear the words you have for us in this day. As difficult as things may get, we know that you stand beside us, sometimes carrying us through life’s challenges. Be with us now and grant that we might have open hearts, minds, and spirits, Amen. This…

A Disgraced Disciple Bold Matthew 14:28-29 ““Lord, if it’s you,” Peter answered him, “command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus.” Confident John 13:37 ““Lord,” Peter asked, “why can’t I follow you…

Jesus cmmissions ambassadors to spread a counter-cultural kingdom

Kids Do you know what a commission is? The Oxford English Dictionary defines “commission” as “an instruction or command.” If a military officer is given a commission, they are given a command to fulfill a specific role. The word in the biblical languages is “calling.” That word can have two different…

The Great Commission, as it’s known, is very familiar to us. A few years ago, thanks to a sermon from Tyler (one of our elders), we repeat this commission from Jesus weekly. At the end of each worship gathering, we all read these words out loud. Hopefully, we’re committing these words to memory. More…

Peter’s Denial Peter full of confidence told Jesus if all these others fail I wont He went on to deny knowing the Lord 3 times satan the father of lies will keep us down by reminding us of our failures Peter was probably still feeling as a failure How could Jesus trust me ever again? Do I even deserve…

Do you know that the Spirituality of Simplicity is the most effective way to accomplish your mission? Let’s look at how Jesus teaches the Spirituality of Simplicity in this passage, and how it can be effective in fulfilling your calling.

What’s your favorite movie series? There are a few stories that I really love… why don’t we start today by sharing in the chat your favorite movie? SLIDE The Star Wars saga is one of mine… mostly the older movies of course… Episode 4 which was the first one A New Hope… was one of the greatest movies…

As we look at some of Jesus' final words to his disciples, we find the core commission that drives all that we are called to do.

The disciples had gone back to the Sea of Galilee to fish. They went back because the angel told them to wait in Galilee, not to give up on the mission. (Matt. & Mark) They went back to what was familiar, comfortable. Peter could not be still (no surprise), so he went fishing and the others followed.…

Spirit-Empowered Witnesses Introduction When did this church begin? It was established in 1900, but when did it actually start? The reality is FBC Louise is just one part of the mission that God has called us to This mission began over 2000 years ago when Jesus commissioned his followers to continue…

What do you think about when you think about your life? How has it turned out? What would you like it to be remembered for? What would you like to accomplish in the next few years? When I talk to people about their lives, more often than not I hear from the younger people about what they wish they could…

Introduction How does a movement start / spread? The Christian faith, from one leader to billions of believers over a 2,000 year span covering every continent and the majority of people groups. It comes through what we call “evangelism.” Evangel = Gospel Gospel = Good News So, to evangelize is to gospelize…

18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded…

Matthew conclusion/ illness Planning an event Starting an organization Introduce structure of sermon 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. Now is de (but) This word does not just simply translate as a time reference but sets a contrast to the story…

Welcome Good morning everyone and welcome. Today in our Gospel Story sermon series we are going to cover the very last part of the gospel of Matthew. Last week we looked at Jesus’ conversation with Thomas when he was doubting the resurrection and to we are going to move on ahead to when the disciples…

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Intelligence? Height? Better hair, more hair? We can be our worst critic when it comes to the weakness and flaws that we notice about our-self. Exodus 3–4 shows us, among other things, how God can use weak, imperfect vessels by His power,…

I. Jesus Has Commissioned Us To A Divine Mandate. (v.19a) A. The mandate of The Great Commission calls us to “ Go ”. 1. This verb literally means “ as you go ” B. This involves not only what we say, how we live! 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness…

You have a job to do Jesus had a job to do, a purpose, a mission, to be the way ( Jn14:6 ) John had a purpose, a mission, to prove what we can have in belief ( Jn20:31 ) Peter had a purpose, to tend, to shepherd the Lords lambs, sheep ( Jn21:15-18 ) God has given us purpose and mission Love one another…

Jonah 3:1-10 Altitudes did not follow or lead the actions of Jonah. When God gives a second chance, He is being gracious. 1. The Second Calling of Jonah, vs 1-4. v. 1-2 — We have no indication in the scriptures of when this second commission was given by the LORD. God in his sovereignty could have chosen…

When followers of Jesus humbly and faithfully obey His word, they get to be a part of seeing God’s purposes fulfilled in the world.

Holy Trinity Sunday The Great Commission is not only the mission of the Holy Trinity, but God’s mission for His people of whom He has commissioned to make disciiples.