The Awesome Challenge …
Matthew 28: 18-20 …. Mark 16: 15 …. Luke 24: 46-49 …. Acts 1:8
Introduction:
Over the decades and centuries we have referred to these verses as the Great Commission, and I agree it is the focal point of the church to witness and share our faith. However, in today’s multi-dimensional world, it would be better to talk about Challenging people to minister to their family and friends. Just a thought
I. The challenge given by Christ to reach the world is Multi-dimensional!
A . Multi-cultural
i. Various Race in your community
B. Multi-generational
i. Various age groups in your community
C. Multi-economical
i. Various income levels
D. Multi-spiritual (background and experiences)
i. Various up bringings such as Catholics, Pentecostal, Jehovah Witness, and etc.
• I have heard people state “ if we bring them to church, they will teach us false doctrine” … whose church is this, it is your job to teach them the truth.
II. The challenge given by Christ to teach the believers is Multi-Purpose
A. Teach them the Doctrine (beliefs)
i. Fundamentals of the faith
• The Book is the word of God
• The Blood was shed for me and you
• The Body of Christ came out of the grave (Resurrection)
• The Blessed Hope of knowing that he is going to come again and be the judge of the sinner and saints.
B. Teach them at their age level
C. Teach them that they can share it with others.
i. So they understand it and can tell others.
III. The challenge given by Christ to serve him has Multi-influencers
A. God the Father
B. Got the Son
C. God the Holy Spirit
D. The Pastor of this church
E. The people that you attend church with.
A . Multi-cultural
i. Various Race in your community
B. Multi-generational
i. Various age groups in your community
C. Multi-economical
i. Various income levels
D. Multi-spiritual (background and experiences)
i. Various up bringings such as Catholics, Pentecostal, Jehovah Witness, and etc.
• I have heard people state “ if we bring them to church, they will teach us false doctrine” … whose church is this, it is your job to teach them the truth.
II. The challenge given by Christ to teach the believers is Multi-Purpose
A. Teach them the Doctrine (beliefs)
i. Fundamentals of the faith
• The Book is the word of God
• The Blood was shed for me and you
• The Body of Christ came out of the grave (Resurrection)
• The Blessed Hope of knowing that he is going to come again and be the judge of the sinner and saints.
B. Teach them at their age level
C. Teach them that they can share it with others.
i. So they understand it and can tell others.
III. The challenge given by Christ to serve him has Multi-influencers
A. God the Father
B. Got the Son
C. God the Holy Spirit
D. The Pastor of this church
E. The people that you attend church with.
