By: Bro. Prince Ituen, Cameroon Missionary.
Text: Luke 24:44-49, Matt.24:14.
Introduction: Paul opened his letter to his brethren in Philippi with these words…
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ…”
These words are good for me to use as well, as they express what is on my heart. We thank God often for you and for the tie that binds us together. We pray for you and your progress in the work of God. We ask the good Lord to remember your acts of kindness and reward you according to His faithful promises. We ask Him to bless our mission together and to strengthen us here in the work we have committed to. You will not know fully until you reach eternity, the impact you have in a foreign land. But rest assured our work together is important, and your reward is certain.
GOSPEL MESSAGE
What is our mission in this world? Our mission is that of sharing the love of God with the perishing world, that of seeking and bringing the lost to Christ who serves. Our mission is to do the will of God and to glorify Him. Evangelism is a solution for Church growth and it is our mission and commission to evangelize the world with the gospel of Christ.
Three gospel writers; Matthew, Mark and Luke gave us Christ’ great commission.
Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, Luke 24:44-49.
The gospel is for all. Matt. 24:14.
Question:
- Who should go?
Answer:
(A) Those that are willing – Isaiah 6:8.
(B) The disciples of Jesus Christ (Christians) – Matt.28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16. Why? – Because Christians are the ambassador’s of Christ on earth – 2 Cor. 5:17-20, Rom. 10:13-15. - Where to go?
(A) Everywhere – Acts 8:4 cf Matt. 28:19, Luke 24:47, Acts 1:8.
(B) Where there is a call – Acts 16:9-10. - When to go?
Now – John 4:34-35.
What was Christ’ mission on earth? – Luke 19:10, John 3:16-17; 10:10; 4:34-35. He came to do the will of God. - What is our mission today? – Mark 16:15-16 cf Matt.28:19-20, Romans 10:13-15.
Benefit: Dan 12:3, Matt. 28:20,
1Cor. 15:58.
We must be always ready to go there also. God bless you.