Missions Done Right

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Introduction

Not Paul the writer of 13 books of the Bible. Not Paul studied under Gamaliel. Not Paul the scholar but Paul the missionary is front and center in the book of Acts.
Illustration: Greg Finke in his book Joining Jesus In His Mission: How To Be An Everyday Missionary
Makes the claim that the US has moved from a post Christian era or age in which people who grew up in the church but no longer attend church to what he terms a pre-Christian age or era in which people did not grow up in the church - they don’t know anything about the church, they are not religious. Therefore he makes the claim that the United States has become a mission field or rather a missions opportunity.
In fact Greg Finke makes the claim that there are more Lutherans in Africa than in the United States and more Christians in China are worshipping on Sunday than in the United States of America.
Finke further notes that if the people in our communities are not coming to the church building, then we the church should be bringing the church to them so that they can experience the community that they are longing for which can be found in the body of Christ.
Greg Finke declaratively states we need to move from being the church only on Sunday to being the church on Monday through Saturday too in our communities, places of employment, and in the public arena in general.
In summary Greg Finke’s book is saying that we need to become missionary churches within our communities in the United States because the United States is the new mission field.
All we have to do is become missionaries in the places in which we live, work, and go to school!
And as a consequence then, should we put away our efficient methods of evangelism and mission which are ineffective and instead choose to follow Jesus Christ’s effective method of spending time with people and getting to know people and living life together as brothers and sisters in Christ and leading souls to Christ.
Finke goes on to advocate The five practices that help mission minded people to be in position to join Jesus in simple in radical ways:
Seeking (and recognizing) the kingdom- Watch for kingdom opportunities in other words watch and see where Jesus is at work
Hearing from Jesus- what has Jesus been teaching you through his word? What type of conversations have you been having with Jesus?
Talking with people (starting with learning your neighbors name or the grocery cashier’s name at the check-out line that you see everything you go shopping
Doing good- start with simple acts of daily kindness or good
Ministering Through prayer-
(Part of a daily lifestyle not a missions program at a church or denomination)

Transition To Body- Not Paul the writer, put Paul the Apostle, the messenger, the lmissionary

v6- They went
v7- They came
v7- Did not allow them
v8- They went down
Not Paul the writer of 13 books of the Bible. Not Paul studied under Gamaliel. Not Paul the scholar but Paul the missionary is front and center in the book of Acts.
v10- Paul saw the vision
v10- We sought to go

Body- Missions Done Right

We Listen To The Holy Spirit’s Counsel

Acts 16:6 ESV
6 And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
(watch what we say- know when to speak and when not to speak)
Illustration: President Trump’s meeting with Black preachers to discuss prison reform?
They went, but was forbidden to speak by the Holy Spirit. Why? Paul was just passing through Phrygia & Galatia on his way to Mysia (do not get distracted)
Where is Asia in reference to Phrygia & Galatia? Phrygia lay partly in the Roman province of Asia & partly in the province of Galatia
Acts 16:6 ESV
6 And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.

We Let Jesus Guide The Gospel’s Progress

Acts 16:7 ESV
7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.
(watch where we go- know where we are suppose to go and where we are not called to go)
They attempted to go, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow. Why?
Where is Bithynia in reference to Mysia? Mysia is the north-west part of the Roman province of Asia.
They came up to Mysia, but was told not to go into Mysia?
John 14:15 ESV
15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
Acts 16:7 ESV
7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.
Disciples follow Jesus
Mark 6:13–15 ESV
13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. 14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 But others said, “He is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”
Mark 6:7 ESV
7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
Mark 6
John 14:14–16 ESV
14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
John 14:16–18 ESV
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. 18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Submit Ourselves Immediately To God’s Vision

(Note: The Unity Of The Holy Spirit)
v6- They went
v7- They came
v7- Did not allow them
v8- They went down
We ought to be working together more.
That’s why we have missions services such as this one!
v9- Vision appeared to Paul
v10- Paul saw the vision
v10- We sought to go
In order to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit:
We ought to be working together more.
That’s why we have missions services such as this one!
Paul and Silas did not need to call a church meeting to elect a special missions committee
Or wait for enough people to show up to meet quorom in order to make the final decision
Or send a letter back to the church in Jerusalem for permission to move forward
Nor conduct a chicken or fish dinner sale in order to raise the funds to travel
All Paul, Silas, and Timothy did was decide to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit!
All they needed to know was somebody needed help
Romans 8:16 ESV
16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
Ephesians 3:16 ESV
16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
2 Corinthians 2:12–17 ESV
12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord, 13 my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. 14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 16 to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.

Transition To Close

James 2:14–17 ESV
14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
Mark 3:13–15 ESV
13 And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach 15 and have authority to cast out demons.
Mark 3:13-
Mark 6:7 ESV
7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
2 Corinthians 2:12–17 ESV
12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord, 13 my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. 14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 16 to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
If I can help somebody, as I travel along If I can help somebody, with a word or song If I can help somebody, from doing wrong No, my living shall not be in vain
There was a thirteen-year old in MOngolia
In her classes on the history of missions
Mark 7:1
If I can help somebody, as I travel along If I can help somebody, with a word or song If I can help somebody, from doing wrong No, my living shall not be in vain
No, my living shall not be in vain No, my living shall not be in vain If I can help somebody, as I'm singing the song You know, my living shall not be in vain
Help by Erica Campbell
Lyrics
L.E.C. Lecrae oh Help, help lord I need your help Help, help lord I need your help I confess s.o.s I need ya daily I can't lie see the pain don't phase me My God who gone help these babies Help, help lord I need your help Help, help lord I need your help Lord I need your help My, my, my I been in the fire so long I can't get burned no mo' I thought you was puttin' out the flame But it was rain from the storm That's all in my head Makin' me stressed All day long They won't let me rest "S" on my chest I ain't that strong I need a life line right now Nine one one won't do My backs against the wall now I've done all that I can do I prayed every prayer Went to every service Like I know how Just a ship without a sail I'm lost without I need help Ohhh lord I need your help

Close- And our God is a helping God!

Close- And our God is a helping God!

Psalm 46:1 ESV
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 121:1–2 ESV
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
God sent Eve to help Adam
And our God is a helping God!
God sent Eve to help Adam
God sent Abraham to help a Lot
God sent Aaron and Miriam to help Moses
God sent Moses to help the children of Israel
God sent Deborah to help Barack
God sent David to help King Saul
God sent Elijah to help turn back the people of God
God sent Elisha to help the Shunammite Woman
God sent Esther to help Mordecai and the people of Israel
No, my living shall not be in vain No, my living shall not be in vain If I can help somebody, as I'm singing the song You know, my living shall not be in vain
No, my living shall not be in vain No, my living shall not be in vain If I can help somebody, as I'm singing the song You know, my living shall not be in vain
2 Corinthians 2:12–17 ESV
12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord, 13 my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. 14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 16 to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
So God sent John the Baptist to help prepare the hearts of the people to receive Jesus
Galatians 4:4–7 ESV
4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
God God the Father sent Jesus to help us...
Jesus sent the 12 apostles or disciples...
2 Corinthians 2:12 ESV
12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord,
And Jesus is sending you today!..
Matthew 28:19–20 ESV
19 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, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Romans 10:9–17 ESV
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:9-

Conclusion

Matthew 28:19–20 ESV
19 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, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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