Mission of the church

Giving honor to God the Father and, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost; Pastor Thomas , Rev. Perry, Rev. Tarver officers members and friend good after noon; and may God bless all of you with this message is my prayer. Amen!

Prayer: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

Text: Luke 10:1-9

Topic: Mission of the church

Thesis: Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit

Purpose:The purpose of this is to show that the church has the power and authority to accomplish its Missions.

Introduction:

The continuation of Jesus Christ’s mission through his followers. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent out by Christ to bear witness to him and to preach, heal, teach, baptise and make disciples of all peoples.

(v. 1)Said. ”After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go”.

The power and authority of the church’s mission was giving by Jesus Christ (Lk 9:1)

Believers are sent out by Jesus Christ ( )

John 15:16 KJV 1900

16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Believers are sent out by Jesus Christ

Believers are sent out by Jesus Christ

Luke 10:1–3 KJV 1900

1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. 2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. 3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

John 4:36–38 KJV 1900

36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. 37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

Luke 9:1 KJV 1900

1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

John 20:21 KJV 1900

21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, and peace :

Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit

Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, and peace :

Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit

Spirit

(v.5) “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’(v. 6 )If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.

The Holy Spirit and Peace

The Holy Spirit brings a sense of well-being, contentment and wholeness to believers whatever their outward circumstances. Peace is therefore an indication of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Peace is part of the nature of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit is likened to a dove, the symbol of peace pp

Peace is part of the nature of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit is likened to a dove, the symbol of peace pp

The Spirit is likened to a dove, the symbol of peace pp

Luke 3:22 KJV 1900

22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

John 1:32 KJV 1900

32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

Matthew 3:16 KJV 1900

16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

As part of the Godhead the Spirit is the God of peace See also ; ;

1 Thessalonians 5:23 KJV 1900

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:20 KJV 1900

20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

Philippians 4:9 KJV 1900

9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Peace is a resource that the Holy Spirit gives to believers See also The Greek word “parakletos” means “one called alongside”, hence “comforter” or “advocate”;

See also The Greek word “parakletos” means “one called alongside”, hence “comforter” or “advocate”;

Romans 15:13 KJV 1900

13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Romans 14:17 KJV 1900

17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

The fruit of the Spirit includes peace

See also The Greek word “parakletos” means “one called alongside”, hence “comforter” or “advocate”;

The fruit of the Spirit includes peace

Galatians 5:22–25 KJV 1900

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

See also

The Holy Spirit brings peace to God’s people concerning their circumstances

The Holy Spirit brings peace to God’s people concerning their circumstances

He changes situations to bring peace See also ;

Isaiah 63:14 KJV 1900

14 As a beast goeth down into the valley, The Spirit of the Lord caused him to rest: So didst thou lead thy people, To make thyself a glorious name.

He changes situations to bring peace See also ;

Acts 9:31 KJV 1900

31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

He brings peace of mind to those facing difficult situations See also ; ;

John 20:21–22 KJV 1900

21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

Philippians 1:19 KJV 1900

19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

He brings peace of mind to those facing difficult situations See also ; ;

Haggai 2:5 KJV 1900

5 According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, So my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.

The Holy Spirit brings peaceful relationships Between believers

The Holy Spirit brings peaceful relationships

Ephesians 4:3 KJV 1900

3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Between believers

Between believers and God the Father See also , The result of the Spirit’s work is contrasted with fear, the opposite of peace.

Romans 8:1–2 KJV 1900

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Between believers and God the Father See also , The result of the Spirit’s work is contrasted with fear, the opposite of peace

As part of the Godhead the Spirit is the God of peace See also ; ;

Peace is a resource that the Holy Spirit gives to believers

See also The Greek word “parakletos” means “one called alongside”, hence “comforter” or “advocate”;

The fruit of the Spirit includes peace

See also

The Holy Spirit brings peace to God’s people concerning their circumstances

He changes situations to bring peace See also ;

He brings peace of mind to those facing difficult situations See also ; ;

The Holy Spirit brings peaceful relationships

Between believers

Between believers and God the Father See also , The result of the Spirit’s work is contrasted with fear, the opposite of peace

The Holy Spirit brings a sense of well-being, contentment and wholeness to believers whatever their outward circumstances. Peace is therefore an indication of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

The Spirit is likened to a dove, the symbol of peace pp pp pp

As part of the Godhead the Spirit is the God of peace See also ; ;

Peace is a resource that the Holy Spirit gives to believers

See also The Greek word “parakletos” means “one called alongside”, hence “comforter” or “advocate”;

The fruit of the Spirit includes peace

See also

The Holy Spirit brings peace to God’s people concerning their circumstances

He changes situations to bring peace See also ;

He brings peace of mind to those facing difficult situations See also ; ;

The Holy Spirit brings peaceful relationships

Between believers

Between believers and God the Father See also , The result of the Spirit’s work is contrasted with fear, the opposite of peace

Acts 1:8 KJV 1900

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 4:31 KJV 1900

31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

John 20:22 KJV 1900

22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

Luke 24:49 KJV 1900

49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

The task of the church in mission

Making disciples

Matthew 28:19–20 KJV 1900

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Preaching and healing

Luke 9:2 KJV 1900

2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Proclaiming the gospel

Acts 20:24 KJV 1900

24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Bearing witness to Jesus Christ Closing:

The New International Version Chapter 10

9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.

Closing:

Closing:

Acts 5:30–32 KJV 1900

30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

John 15:26–27 KJV 1900

26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

King James Version Psalm 19

14 Let the words of my mouth,

And the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight,

O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Ephesians 3:10–11 KJV 1900

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

See also ;

The universal scope of the church’s mission

Luke 24:47 KJV 1900

47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Matthew 24:14 KJV 1900

14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Mark 16:15 KJV 1900

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

To the Samaritans

To the Jews

The disiples’ mission began with the Jews.

See also ; The scattered believers at first preached only to Jews.

To the Samaritans

Acts 8:4–8 KJV 1900

4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was great joy in that city.

See also ;

To the Gentiles

Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles:

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Peter preaches to Cornelius and his family; Scattered believers preach to the Gentiles; Paul begins his first missionary journey (with Barnabas); Paul begins his second missionary journey (with Silas); Paul is called to preach the gospel in Macedonia; Paul’s third missionary journey; Paul preaches the gospel in Rome.

Missions undertaken by church officials

Barnabas is sent to Antioch to strengthen the new church.

Paul and Barnabas take gifts to Jerusalem:

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Judas and Silas are sent to Antioch with a letter from the apostles and elders.