Christ Wesleyan Church
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Matthew 28:16-20
Mark 16:15
Luke 24:45-49
John 20:21-23
A. Therefore, Go
Matthew 28:16-19 NIV
1. The Mountains
a. Sermon on the Mount - Lifestyle
b. The Mount of Transfiguration - Identity
c. The Mount of the Great Commission - Mission
2. The Doubt (Distazo)
"To God, our ability is less important than our availability." Richard Donovan
a. Jesus understood the hesitation.
b. The disciples still delivered.
3. All Authority
Daniel 7:14 NIV
B. Baptize in the Name
Matthew 28:19 NIV
1. Creating new disciples is the command.
a. Nations - Gentiles (ethne)
Matthew 8:10-11 NIV
b. Disciples making disciples.
After the apprenticeship comes empowered representatives.
“Evangelism is not about recruitment but about transformation.” Payne and Beazley
2. The Trinity
a. A new way to baptize.
b. A rebirth in all facets of God.
C. Teach Obedience
Matthew 28:20 NIV
1. Learning will never come to an end in this life.
“We must be okay with slow progress, and trust God to finish the work.” Richard Donovan
2. Jesus’ teachings are authoritative. Your opinions are not.
As Christians, we are never to value our opinions over the authority of Jesus’ truths.
3. You will never be all alone.
When the Lord commands, He enables.
Matthew 1:23 NIV
D. So now what?
2. Get involved in mission and discipleship.
Missions Director: chad.heise@cwc.life
Outreach Director: holly.mestach@cwc.life
Spiritual Formation Pastor: kyle.roberts@cwc.life
3. Teach others to do the same.
4. Three messages to convey to our unbelieving community:
1. I have a faith by which I live.
2. I am part of a community of faith.
3. I am proud of my community of faith and believe that you could benefit from being part of it.
NEXT WEEK (September 12):
The Power of 40: A 40 days of prayer and fasting series