Being a Missional Community

Called Together: Being a Missional Community
Matthew 28:1-20
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1. Together we go with worship, doubts, and fears.  

2 Together we are sent in the authority of the Lord Jesus.

Romans 1:19-20 – “…because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them…..so that they are without excuse.”

John 16:7-9 – Jesus said, … “I will send the Helper to you…. when He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me…”

John 15:18-19 – Jesus said, "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first….I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.”

John 6:44 – “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day.”

Philippians 2:9-11 – “…God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW…and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

3. Together we proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord in words and actions.

2 Corinthians 4:5 – “For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.”

4. Together we teach others to follow all the teachings of Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Colossians 4:5 – “Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.”         

Ephesians 5:3 – “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.”

Romans 13:8 – “Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”

1 John 2:6 – “…the one who says he abides in Him must walk in the same manner as He walked.”

Faith Sheet  

Transformation Verse (November) – Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15

Main Themes  
~ The Gospel message is declaring that Jesus is Lord, to the glory of God the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit.
~ The Gospel is our focus and joy. Believing Jesus is Lord changes our relationships, the way we spend our time, the use of our resources, our daily speech, our living, and also motivates us to be missional with everyone we meet.

#1 – Reviewing this Past Sunday
Called Together: Being a Missional Community
Matthew 28:1-20

1. Read Matthew 28:1-20. Define the Gospel.
2. What does it mean for a person to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord?
3. What are your fears or challenges in declaring Jesus as Lord, King of
    your life, and in your spheres of influence?
4. How is your family or community group doing in disciple making and in
    reaching out to others who do not know Christ?
5. How have you grown as a disciple of Jesus this past year?
6. Pray for one another and your community.

# 2 – Preparing for Next Sunday
Called Together: Being on Mission Together
Acts 17:16-34

1. Read Acts 17:16-34. What troubled Paul in vs. 16?
2. Where did he share his message? (17)
3. How did Paul address them? (What was his tone and style?) (22-23)
4. What was the core of Paul’s message? (24-31)
5. What were the responses? (32-34)
6. What can we learn from Paul’s example and style of sharing the Gospel?