March
March
The Impact of Mission
(Mission - Mark 16:15)
March 6 : "Mission's Immediate Impact" (Gen. 12:1-3)
Gen. 12:1-3
1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.
2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
March 13 : "Mission's Intermediate Impact" (Matthew 28:18-20)
Matthew 28:18-20
1. THE IMPACT OF CHRIST
THE FOUR IMPACT OF CHRIST
Ultimately, the bible declares…
I. The Spread of the Gospel
Matt 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all
nations, and then the end will come. NIV
A. The Scope: Whole world
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world”
- God desires that the gospel be preach into the entire world.
- God’s global vision is our mission.
- The scope of the impact of mission will affect the whole world.
B. The Significance: Testimony to all the nations
“as a testimony to all nations…”
- The gospel message becomes a testimony to all people group that Jesus is God.
- A testimony that God loves us, and that Jesus died to pay for our sins.
- God will open the spiritual eyes of men and they will acknowledge Him.
- Through the proclamation of the gospel, people will believe in Him by faith.
The purpose of spreading the gospel is…
II. The Salvation of Men
Rev 7:9
After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count,
from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of
the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their
hands. NIV
Two-fold fulfillment:
A. Geographically: From Every Nation
“…a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation”
- How many will be saved? I can’t give you exact number… but I am sure of one
thing, many will be saved.
- A great multitude of people will surrender their lives to Him and they will trust
Him as Lord and Savior.
- The door of salvation is wide open not just for the Jews but also for all people.
- People from every nation; both from develop and under developed countries will
come together in the name of Jesus.
B. Demographically: People, Tribe, and Language
“…tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb”
- In the Old Testament, Israel was the chosen nation… In the New Testament, the
church is the body of Christ…
- The church is made up of people from different ethnicity… people with different
languages/dialect.
- Aren’t you glad we are part of the church? Aren’t you glad you are part of it?
- That is why we should develop love and compassion to every people especially
those who are lost.
- Let us unselfishly share the good news to all; regardless of who they are
because Jesus died for all.
Conclusion:
It will never happen until the church becomes…
A. Obedient – to fulfill the Great Commission
B. Diligent – to share the Good News
C. Persistent – to reach the lost people of the world
March 27 : "Maximum Mandate In Mission (MMIM)"
Matthew 28:18-20
Gen. 12:1-3
1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.
2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
1.1. THE MISSION PRINCIPLES
a. A. The Principle of Obeying
v - Generally, going to mission is a call for obedience
b. B. The Principle of Leaving
v - You cannot say you are fully engaged in missions without the willingness to leave your comfort zone.
c. C. The Principle of Transfering
v - You cannot do missions unless you are willing to transfer locations upon His command.
2. THE MISSION PROMISES
2. THE MISSION PROMISES
A. The blessing of Posterity
“I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you….
B. The blessing of Prominence
“I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
C. The blessing of Protection
“ I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse….
D. The blessing of Partnership
“…an all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
CONCLUSION:
The immediate impact of mission is GOD’s BLESSING on the person called to do missions.
The key to receiving and enjoying its impact is OBEDIENCE!
March 13 : "Mission's Intermediate Impact" (Matthew 28:18-20)
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 to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
1. THE IMPACT OF CHRIST
THE FOUR IMPACT OF CHRIST
A. His Presence
-The presence of Jesus Christ causes the disciples to worship Him.
B. His Power
-He possesses the highest authority a person can ever possess.
C. His Proclamation
-He desires all men to be saved.
C. His Proclamation
-He desires all men to be saved.
D. His Promise
-God gave us the promise that we can be assured.
Matthew 16:18-20
THERE ARE THREE IMPACT
Matthew 16:18-20
2. THE IMPACT OF CHURCH
A. Firm Foundation
-Jesus Christ Himself founded the church.
B. Fighting Forward
-The church is on the offensive side.
C. Favored Faith
-Whatever we declared here on earth He will do.
March 20 : "Mission's Ultimate Impact"
Ultimately, the bible declares…
I. The Spread of the Gospel
Matt 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all
nations, and then the end will come. NIV
A. The Scope: Whole world
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world”
- God desires that the gospel be preach into the entire world.
- God’s global vision is our mission.
- The scope of the impact of mission will affect the whole world.
B. The Significance: Testimony to all the nations
“as a testimony to all nations…”
- The gospel message becomes a testimony to all people group that Jesus is God.
- A testimony that God loves us, and that Jesus died to pay for our sins.
- God will open the spiritual eyes of men and they will acknowledge Him.
- Through the proclamation of the gospel, people will believe in Him by faith.
The purpose of spreading the gospel is…
II. The Salvation of Men
Rev 7:9
After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count,
from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of
the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their
hands. NIV
Two-fold fulfillment:
A. Geographically: From Every Nation
“…a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation”
- How many will be saved? I can’t give you exact number… but I am sure of one
thing, many will be saved.
- A great multitude of people will surrender their lives to Him and they will trust
Him as Lord and Savior.
- The door of salvation is wide open not just for the Jews but also for all people.
- People from every nation; both from develop and under developed countries will
come together in the name of Jesus.
B. Demographically: People, Tribe, and Language
“…tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb”
- In the Old Testament, Israel was the chosen nation… In the New Testament, the
church is the body of Christ…
- The church is made up of people from different ethnicity… people with different
languages/dialect.
- Aren’t you glad we are part of the church? Aren’t you glad you are part of it?
- That is why we should develop love and compassion to every people especially
those who are lost.
- Let us unselfishly share the good news to all; regardless of who they are
because Jesus died for all.
Conclusion:
It will never happen until the church becomes…
A. Obedient – to fulfill the Great Commission
B. Diligent – to share the Good News
C. Persistent – to reach the lost people of the world
March 27 : "Maximum Mandate In Mission (MMIM)"
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 to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
I. Maximum Powera. A. All Authority
B. Why did Jesus mentioned this?
C. He is saying that those I am sending, I am also empowering.
II. Maximum Preparation
A. "Go,
B. Baptise,
C. Make Disciples,
D. Teach"
E. The "great commission" takes a lot to accomplish
III. Maximum Promise
A. "I am with you always"
B. This is what makes the journey worth it.
C. Knowing that God is there with you in the battle field.
III. Maximum Provocation
Isaiah 6:8
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
B. Why did Jesus mentioned this?
C. He is saying that those I am sending, I am also empowering.
II. Maximum Preparation
A. "Go,
B. Baptise,
C. Make Disciples,
D. Teach"
E. The "great commission" takes a lot to accomplish
III. Maximum Promise
A. "I am with you always"
B. This is what makes the journey worth it.
C. Knowing that God is there with you in the battle field.
III. Maximum Provocation
Isaiah 6:8
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
