#3 New Year, Same Mission
We hope you are looking forward to this new year with all of its challenges and celebrations and are grounded by the important constants in your life.
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Coming soon...a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church and have never attended one before.
This will take place on Sunday, January 28th right after the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
This will take place on Sunday, January 28th right after the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
You can now purchase CJ's Gift Cards in either $10 or $20 amounts at the counter in CJ's. These cards are good for anything purchased in CJ's (not for online purchases). This is a great way to bless someone as well as supporting the Samaritan Fund to help those in need in our community!
Saturday, January 20th - Linda Cheadle
Sunday, January 21st - Aubree Bond
Monday, January 22nd - Dawn Gwillim
Tuesday, January 23rd - Owen Bolinger
Wednesday, January 24th - James Berry
Sunday, January 21st - Aubree Bond
Monday, January 22nd - Dawn Gwillim
Tuesday, January 23rd - Owen Bolinger
Wednesday, January 24th - James Berry
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Our January sermon series is, "New Year, Same _____."
The phrase "time marches on" communicates the idea that all of life changes and the things of this world do not remain the same. This month we're talking about some things in the Bible that should stay the same even though time marches on.
The first week was New Year, Same God. We looked at the character of God, specifically His fierceness, forgiveness, and faithfulness.
The second week was New Year, Same Commands. We looked at the command in the Bible to Love God and Love people.
Today our title is New Year, Same Mission.
The phrase "time marches on" communicates the idea that all of life changes and the things of this world do not remain the same. This month we're talking about some things in the Bible that should stay the same even though time marches on.
The first week was New Year, Same God. We looked at the character of God, specifically His fierceness, forgiveness, and faithfulness.
The second week was New Year, Same Commands. We looked at the command in the Bible to Love God and Love people.
Today our title is New Year, Same Mission.
The word mission refers to "any important goal, purpose, task, or duty that is taken on and accompanied by a strong conviction to see said cause completed."
We see this word associated with the military, business, education, sports, civil service, and also in the world of entertainment (example: Mission Impossible).
The word mission is religious in origin and comes from a Latin word that means "to send."
We see this word associated with the military, business, education, sports, civil service, and also in the world of entertainment (example: Mission Impossible).
The word mission is religious in origin and comes from a Latin word that means "to send."
The word mission captures the essence of the Christian life.
John 20:21
In the 4 gospels and the book of Acts, Jesus stirs the hearts of His followers with words about mission; much like a coach giving a locker room talk before the big game.
John 20:21
In the 4 gospels and the book of Acts, Jesus stirs the hearts of His followers with words about mission; much like a coach giving a locker room talk before the big game.
John 20:21
BSB
21 Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
BSB
The passage that most clearly outlines this mission is found in Matthew 28:18-20.
At this point Jesus has been crucified, buried, and risen. He has made numerous post-resurrection appearances to different individuals and groups.
Jesus gathered His followers back in Galilee on a mountain and He gives one of the most concise and clear messages of His life...the ultimate locker room talk.
At this point Jesus has been crucified, buried, and risen. He has made numerous post-resurrection appearances to different individuals and groups.
Jesus gathered His followers back in Galilee on a mountain and He gives one of the most concise and clear messages of His life...the ultimate locker room talk.
Matthew 28:18-20
BSB
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 all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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 all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
BSB
The mission that Jesus gave was not new. It was a summation of how He had lived His life and of all the words He had spoken.
- The mission provided eternal purpose to those who love God and seek to please Him.
- The mission released them from conformity to this world to become what God had created them for.
- The mission re-oriented the lifestyle of those who He had forgiven and saved.
- The mission centered their life and everything else rotated around it; providing opportunities to carry out Jesus' plan of reconciling humanity to God.
- The mission communicated urgency. It demanded loyalty. It instilled fervency.
- The mission is where they served everyday they were alive, it's what they sacrificed for, and what they were rewarded for in heaven.
- The mission provided eternal purpose to those who love God and seek to please Him.
- The mission released them from conformity to this world to become what God had created them for.
- The mission re-oriented the lifestyle of those who He had forgiven and saved.
- The mission centered their life and everything else rotated around it; providing opportunities to carry out Jesus' plan of reconciling humanity to God.
- The mission communicated urgency. It demanded loyalty. It instilled fervency.
- The mission is where they served everyday they were alive, it's what they sacrificed for, and what they were rewarded for in heaven.
The Mission:
#1 - The AUTHORITY
Matthew 28:18
The entire Gospel of Matthew stresses the authority of Jesus Christ. This verse says He has ALL authority.
#1 - The AUTHORITY
Matthew 28:18
The entire Gospel of Matthew stresses the authority of Jesus Christ. This verse says He has ALL authority.
Matthew 28:18
BSB
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
BSB
#2 - The ACTIVITY
Matthew 28:19-20a
The core command in this passage is to "make disciples."
To accomplish this activity, there are 3 necessary actions we must take:
1. GO...literally, "While you are going" We are to be story tellers - of God's Story of Jesus and our story with Jesus!
2. BAPTIZE...The word implies "identifying with." A person's thoughts, beliefs, emotions, habits, and relationships must slowly change to reflect the character of God and not this world.
3. TEACHING THEM TO OBEY...This means active obedience whereby a person applies truth to their life, which will result in a new lifestyle.
If you are a disciple you will make disciples...church goers and casual attenders will not.
Matthew 28:19-20a
The core command in this passage is to "make disciples."
To accomplish this activity, there are 3 necessary actions we must take:
1. GO...literally, "While you are going" We are to be story tellers - of God's Story of Jesus and our story with Jesus!
2. BAPTIZE...The word implies "identifying with." A person's thoughts, beliefs, emotions, habits, and relationships must slowly change to reflect the character of God and not this world.
3. TEACHING THEM TO OBEY...This means active obedience whereby a person applies truth to their life, which will result in a new lifestyle.
If you are a disciple you will make disciples...church goers and casual attenders will not.
Matthew 28:19-20
BSB
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 all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
BSB
#3 - The ABILITY
Matthew 28:20b
The word "surely" is a command that implies keeping our eyes riveted, not wandering around. Jesus is our Rabbi. He does not follow us. He leads, we follow!
Matthew 28:20b
The word "surely" is a command that implies keeping our eyes riveted, not wandering around. Jesus is our Rabbi. He does not follow us. He leads, we follow!
Matthew 28:20
BSB
20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
BSB
This is a New Year, but the Mission has not, can not, will not change.
We are to make disciples. We will make disciples.
"Do or do not. There is no try."
We are to make disciples. We will make disciples.
"Do or do not. There is no try."
