Matthew 28:16-20 · The Great Commission

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Follow Your Mission (Series: An Invitation to Christian Discipleship)
Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon
by J. Howard Olds
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For centuries we have called it the Great Commission. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts all refer to it. Christians in the first century lived by it. Missionaries in the 20th century devoted their lives to it. Will Christians in the 21st century embrace it or ignore it?

That is my question today as we take into consideration the parting words of Jesus to believers. “Go into all your worlds and make disciples intentionally.” That is my paraphrase of the Great Commission and therein lies the mission statement for every church and the marching orders of every Christian.

I. Go

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