Scripture ref: Matthew 28:18-20<\/p>\n
SUBJECT: Church<\/p>\n
TITLE: The Mission of the Church<\/p>\n
PROPOSITION: To set forth the mission of the church: 1) That this mission must reflect the mission of Jesus–to seek and to save the lost; 2) That it is a mission of evangelism; 3) That it is a mission of edification; 4) That it is a mission of benevolence.<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to state the basic mission of the church and the threefold way in which it is carried out.<\/p>\n
AIM: To teach the basics regarding the mission of the church.<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
1. Read: Matthew 28:18-20<\/p>\n
2. About the Text:<\/p>\n
1) This is the great commission.<\/p>\n
2) You see in the word commission the word mission.<\/p>\n
3) The church has a mission today and we must fulfill that mission.<\/p>\n
3. No other organization has been given this mission. It is the church’s mission alone.<\/p>\n
1) No mention of missionary societies in the scriptures.<\/p>\n
2) No mention of charitable organizations apart from the church in the scriptures.<\/p>\n
3) No mention of any organization other than the church to carry out the mission of the church.<\/p>\n
4. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
I. The Mission must reflect the mission of its Head, Husband, Savior, Lord, and King.<\/p>\n
1. To call sinners to repentance (Matt. 9:13; Mark 2:7; Luke 5:32).<\/p>\n
2. To seek and to save the lost. (Matthew 18:11; Luke 19:10).<\/p>\n
3. That they might have life. (John 10:10).<\/p>\n
4. The mission of the church should be the same–<\/p>\n
1) To call sinners to repentance.<\/p>\n
2) To seek and save the lost.<\/p>\n
3) To see that all have abundant life.<\/p>\n
5. How is this mission accomplished?<\/p>\n
II. Evangelizing the Lost<\/p>\n
1. Motivation for evangelism–Mankind is lost and in need of reconciliation!<\/p>\n
1) Isaiah 59:2 Separated from God.<\/p>\n
2) Romans 3:23 All have sinned.<\/p>\n
3) Ephesians 2:1-3 Dead in trespasses.<\/p>\n
2. Message of Evangelism — Jesus Saves! (Matt. 1:21)<\/p>\n
1) Save yourself from this crooked generation. (Acts 2:40).<\/p>\n
2) Be reconciled to God (1 Cor. 5:20).<\/p>\n
3) Obey the gospel (2 Thess. 1:8; 1 Peter 4:17).<\/p>\n
3. Method of Evangelism — Preaching and Teaching<\/p>\n
1) Luke 9:60<\/p>\n
2) Mark 16:15<\/p>\n
3) Acts 5:42<\/p>\n
4) Acts 10:42<\/p>\n
5) Romans 1:15<\/p>\n
6) 2 Tim. 4:2<\/p>\n
4. The Ministers of Evangelism — You and me.<\/p>\n
1) Mat.5:13-16 Salt\/Light of the World<\/p>\n
2) Mat.25:14-30 Parable of the talents<\/p>\n
3) Acts 8:4 Went everywhere preaching the word.<\/p>\n
4) 1 Cor. 3:5-9 Laborers together with God<\/p>\n
III. Edifying the Saved<\/p>\n
1. The basis for edification: John 8:31, 32<\/p>\n
2. The action of edification: Acts 11:23, Acts 14:22<\/p>\n
3. The reason for edification: Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:24<\/p>\n
4. The result of edification: 1 Thess 3:2; 2 Peter 1:12-15<\/p>\n
IV. Giving to the Needy<\/p>\n
1. Acts 10:38 — Jesus went about doing good.<\/p>\n
2. Acts 20:35 — Support the weak and give.<\/p>\n
3. Romans 15:26 (ASV) Poor among the saints.<\/p>\n
4. Galatians 6:10 — Do good to all men.<\/p>\n
5. Ephesians 4:28 — Each should work so we would have to give to the needy.<\/p>\n
6. James 1:27 — Pure religion.<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
1. The church has a mission today.<\/p>\n
2. This mission is to save souls and it reflects the mission of Christ.<\/p>\n
3. This is accomplished in three ways.<\/p>\n
1) Evangelizing the Lost<\/p>\n
2) Edifying the Faithful<\/p>\n
3) Giving to the Poor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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