The Purpose, the Promise and a Willing People

Mission Purpose

Matthew 28:16–20 “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””

note the presence of both Belief and Doubt

Jesus statement is one of authority

Go

disciple

baptize

teach

Mission Promise

Acts 1:6–8 “So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.””

Our mission is not about knowing in advance how things will turn out

It is rather to operate in the power and strength He provides.

Everywhere we go.

Acts 2:1-12

the Holy Spirit comes in power of declaration- miraculous multi-lingual worship and preaching

Acts 2:37 “Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?””

Willing People

Acts 2:42–47 “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.

And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.

And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people.

And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

NCBC exists to worship and serve the Lord Jesus Christ by loving and serving one another and the communities in which we live.

Northwood

Aneta

Michigan

Larimore

Hatton

Grand Forks

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Mayville

Finley