Series: The Big Assignment

Reaching, Teaching & Training

September 9, 2012 • Matthew 28:18-20

Church was not established to be a club, a clique or a clan. We have been commissioned by God to work at extending the lordship of his Son as an ever-expanding kingdom of Christ-followers. In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus strategically distills his commission in a brief yet thorough set of instructions. Pastor Mike takes a closer look at this “Big Assignment” and to reconsider our lives and priorities in light of this central charge to the church.

Responding to the King of Kings

June 16, 2025September 9, 2012 Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus possesses absolute authority over our lives, so it is critical to be mindful of his commands & commissions, and it behooves us to be diligent to do them.

Reaching People for Christ

June 16, 2025September 16, 2012 Matthew 28:18-20

God expects us to master the gospel message and boldly risk the conflict that comes from presenting it and defending it as we continually seek to make new disciples.

Teaching People to be Like Christ

June 16, 2025September 23, 2012 Matthew 28:18-20

Our weekly biblical preaching to God’s people is intended to produce “doers of the word” who are eager to receive the truth, live it out, and pass it on.

Training People to Serve Christ

June 16, 2025September 30, 2012 Matthew 28:18-20

Enduring participation in the work of evangelism & discipleship comes from those who have been spiritually conditioned by the disciplines of giving, praying & serving.

The Guarantee of Our Success

June 16, 2025October 7, 2012 Matthew 28:18-20

Though our task to reach, teach and train is not humanly possible, Christ promises to build his church through our imperfect efforts as we faithfully work toward that end.