SERMON: Igniting the Flame: Embracing Our Mission as a Church

Glenbrook Baptist Church Australia

29-SEP-24

Guest Speaker: Alan Vince

The Great Commission, found in Matthew 28:18-20, is not just a farewell speech of Jesus but the ignition of a movement that would turn the world upside down.

As the risen Christ stands before His disciples, He proclaims His authority over all creation and entrusts them with a mission that would span the ages.

This moment is the culmination of His earthly ministry, and it marks the beginning of the church's global mission.

In these few verses, Jesus lays out the blueprint for His followers, a plan that would see the message of salvation spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

Today, this mission remains the heartbeat of the church.

But how often do we fully grasp the weight of these words?

How frequently do we consider the far-reaching implications of Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations?

This passage calls us to move beyond our comfort and complacency, to step out in faith and obedience, knowing that we carry with us the authority of the risen Christ and the promise of His presence.

Let us explore this passage, verse by verse, and phrase by phrase, to understand what it truly means to embrace our mission as a church.

The passage gives a series of commands:

1. "go,"
2. "make disciples,"
3. "baptize,"
4. And "teach."

This series of commands is unusual in that it sets a clear, actionable sequence for the mission of the disciples, making it more than just a suggestion it’s a direct command (or mission) with a clear structure.

Outline:

Allow me share these 3 important points:

1. The Authority of Christ (Matthew 28:18)
2. The Commission to Make Disciples (Matthew 28:19)
3. The Promise of Christ’s Presence (Matthew 28:20)

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