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Matthew 28:18 – 20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said,

Matthew 28:18 – 20 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

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Matthew 28:18 – 20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said,

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  1. Matthew 28:18 – 20 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

  2. The Great Commission EVANGELISM - Mark 16:15 – Preach The Gospel Matthew 28:20 - MAKE DISCIPLES

  3. The focus of every local church should be : THE GREAT COMMISSION The focus of the Focus : MAKE DISCIPLES As we go … As we teach … As we baptize … MAKE DISCIPLES

  4. DISCIPLESHIP A disciple is a learner and a follower of Christ Jesus, our Lord & Teacher 2 fundamental issues in discipleship:- (A) WHOam I becoming? My BEING (B) Am I fulfilling God’s CALL & DESTINY for my life? My MINISTRY

  5. (A) WHO am I becoming? Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

  6. (A) WHO am I becoming? Luke 9:23Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after Me, he must : 1. denyhimself 2. take up his cross daily 3. followMe.

  7. (B) Am I fulfilling God’s CALL & DESTINY for my life? What is my MINISTRY? Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may: 1. finish the race and 2. complete the ministry the Lord Jesus has given me—the ministry of testifying to the Gospel of God's Grace.

  8. 2 Broad Themes in Our Ministry 1. Run Our Race in our PERSONAL Roles and Responsibilities in life. 2. SHARING / MINISTERING the Full Gospel of God’s Grace.

  9. 1. Run Our Race in our PERSONAL Roles and Responsibilities in life: Each one of us has a Calling - Eph 4:1 Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses… let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

  10. 1. Run Our Race in our PERSONAL Roles and Responsibilities in life: As a Man Husband Father Brother As a Woman Wife Mother Sister Employee Colleague Friend …

  11. 1. Run Our Race in our PERSONAL Roles and Responsibilities in life: (a) In the HOME community. (b) In the CHRISTIAN community. (c) In theWORKPLACE. (d) In SOCIETY.

  12. Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race… Colossians 1:10 10that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  13. 2. SHARING / MINISTERINGthe Full Gospel of God’s Grace. (A) The testimony of ourLIVES. (B) The testimony of ourLIPS.

  14. 2. SHARING / MINISTERINGthe Full Gospel of God’s Grace. (A) The testimony of ourLIVES. (i) Being SALT and LIGHT.

  15. Matthew 5:13 – 14, 16 13“You are the saltof the earth … 14“You are thelight of the world … 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

  16. 2. SHARING / MINISTERINGthe Full Gospel of God’s Grace. (A) The testimony of ourLIVES. (ii) Be-ing and Loving RIGHTEOUSNESS.

  17. Hebrews 1:9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”

  18. 2. SHARING / MINISTERINGthe Full Gospel of God’s Grace. (A) The testimony of ourLIVES. (iii) By our LOVE for One Another.

  19. John 13:34 - 35 34A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

  20. 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

  21. 2. SHARING / MINISTERINGthe Full Gospel of God’s Grace. (A) The testimony of ourLIVES. (iv) Showing His Love in PRACTICAL TERMS.

  22. Matthew 25:35 – 36; 40 35for I washungry and you gave Me food; I was thirstyand you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36I was nakedand you clothed Me; I was sickand you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ 40Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, in as much as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’

  23. 2. SHARING / MINISTERINGthe Full Gospel of God’s Grace. (A) The testimony of our LIVES. (B) The testimony of ourLIPS. Minister The Full Gospel

  24. Minister The Full Gospel: Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; (2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted; (3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind; (5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.

  25. Minister The Full Gospel: Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; (2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted; (3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind; (5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.

  26. Minister The Full Gospel: (1) PREACH - SHARE - TESTIFY - WITNESS to the Good News of the Gospel i.e. Evangelism

  27. Minister The Full Gospel: (1) Evangelism (a) You must first EXPERIENCE this Gospel. (b) You need to depend on the HOLY SPIRIT. (c) DO the A-B-Cs of Personal Evangelism.

  28. Minister The Full Gospel: (1) Evangelism (c) DO the A-B-Cs of Personal Evangelism.

  29. Minister The Full Gospel: (1) Evangelism (c) DO the A-B-Cs of Personal Evangelism. = Appointment(pray for Divine Appointment) = Boldness (pray for Courage and Wisdom) = Converse and Confess the LORD JESUS CHRIST A B C

  30. Minister The Full Gospel: (1) Evangelism (d)KNOW andSHARE the Essence of the Gospel.

  31. Romans 5:8, 10 8But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 10For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

  32. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  33. Romans 10:9 – 10 9that if you confesswith your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believesunto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

  34. 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear

  35. Minister The Full Gospel: (1) Evangelism (d)KNOW andSHARE the Essence of the Gospel. (e) Faithful in little, then faithful in much.

  36. Minister The Full Gospel: (1) Evangelism (e) Faithful in little, then faithful in much. i. Individual Believers ii. As a CG/CG Cluster/Ministry iii. As a Church-Corporate Outreach

  37. Minister The Full Gospel: • Do Evangelism as a CG • Develop and Maintain an active Oikos list. • Praying regularly for unsaved Oikos members. • Thinking and Planning Bridge-Building Events. • Actually Connecting with Oikos members.

  38. Minister The Full Gospel: Do Evangelism as a CG P R A Y P U S H U N T I L S O M E T H I N G H A P P E N S

  39. Minister The Full Gospel: Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; (2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted; (3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind; (5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.

  40. Minister The Full Gospel: • PREACH - SHARE - TESTIFY - WITNESS to the Good News of the Gospel i.e. Evangelism • HEAL the Broken-hearted

  41. This is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God - The Rule and Reign of God - Minister The Full Gospel: (2) HEAL the Broken-hearted

  42. Learn to Minister as a Priest and a King Exodus 19:6 And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.

  43. Learn to Minister as a Priest and a King 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light

  44. Learn to Minister as a Priest and a King Revelation 1:5 – 6 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen

  45. A Priest • represents God to the people Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest should keep knowledge, and people should seek the law from his mouth; for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

  46. A Priest represents People to the Lord Hebrews 5:1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

  47. A King • represents the authority and power of God on earth Our earth – our area of jurisdiction - are … Place of Work Homes Our Lives People who cross our paths Situations we are in

  48. A King issues commands Learn to Minister as a Priest and a King There is authority and power in the words of a king Ecclesiastes 8:4 Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, “What are you doing?”

  49. Learn to Minister as a Priest and a King There is authority and power in the words of a king Luke 4:39 So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them.

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