matthew 28:18 – 20 18 then jesus came to them and said,

Matthew 28:18 – 2018Then Jesus came to them and said,

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples

of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and

of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

EVANGELISM - Mark 16:15 – Preach The Gospel

Matthew 28:20 - MAKE DISCIPLES

The focus of every local church should be :THE GREAT COMMISSION

The focus of the Focus :MAKE DISCIPLES

As we go …As we teach …

As we baptize …MAKE DISCIPLES

DISCIPLESHIP

A disciple is a learner and a follower of Christ Jesus, our Lord & Teacher

A disciple is a learner and a follower of Christ Jesus, our Lord & Teacher

2 fundamental issues in discipleship:-(A) WHO am I becoming?

My BEING(B) Am I fulfilling God’s CALL & DESTINY

for my life? My MINISTRY

(A) WHO am I becoming?

Romans 8:29For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,

that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after Me, he must :1. deny himself 2. take up his cross daily 3. follow Me.

(A) WHO am I becoming?

(B) Am I fulfilling God’s CALL & DESTINYfor my life? What is my MINISTRY?

Acts 20:24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me,

if only I may:1. finish the race and

2. complete the ministry the Lord Jesus has given me—the ministry of testifying to

the Gospel of God's Grace.

2 Broad Themes in Our Ministry

1. Run Our Race in our PERSONAL Roles and Responsibilities in life.

2. SHARING / MINISTERING the Full Gospel of God’s Grace.

1. Run Our Race in our PERSONAL Roles and Responsibilities in life:

Hebrews 12:1Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by

so great a cloud of witnesses… let us run with endurance

the race that is set before us

Each one of us has a Calling - Eph 4:1

As a ManHusband

FatherBrother

As a WomanWife

MotherSister

EmployeeColleagueFriend …


(a) In the HOME community.(b) In the CHRISTIAN community.(c) In the WORKPLACE.

(d) In SOCIETY.


Acts 20:24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me,

if only I may finish the race…

Colossians 1:1010that you may walk worthy of the Lord,

fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;


(A) The testimony of our LIVES.

(B) The testimony of our LIPS.



(i) Being SALT and LIGHT.

Matthew 5:13 – 14, 1613“You are the salt of the earth …

14“You are the light of the world … 16Let your light so shine before men,

that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.



(ii) Be-ing and Loving RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Hebrews 1:9You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God,

Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness

more than Your companions.”



(iii) By our LOVE for One Another.

John 13:34 - 35 34A new command I give you:

Love one another. As I have loved you,

so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that

you are my disciples, if you love one another.

1 Peter 4:8Above all, love each other deeply,

because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Ephesians 4:3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit

through the bond of peace.



(iv) Showing His Love in PRACTICAL TERMS.

Matthew 25:35 – 36; 4035for I was hungry and you gave Me food;

I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;

36I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me;

I was in prison and you came to Me.’40Then He will answer them, saying,

‘Assuredly, I say to you, in as much as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren,

you did it to Me.’



(B) The testimony of our LIPS.

Minister The Full Gospel

Minister The Full Gospel:

Luke 4:18The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel

to the poor;(2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted;(3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and(4) recovery of sight to the blind;(5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.

Luke 4:18The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor;(2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted;(3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and(4) recovery of sight to the blind;(5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.


(1) PREACH - SHARE - TESTIFY - WITNESS to the Good News of the Gospel i.e.

Evangelism


(1) Evangelism(a) You must first EXPERIENCE

this Gospel.(b) You need to depend on

the HOLY SPIRIT.(c) DO the A-B-Cs of Personal

Evangelism.


(1) Evangelism(c) DO the A-B-Cs of Personal

Evangelism.


A

B

C

= Appointment (pray for Divine Appointment)

= Boldness (pray for Courage and Wisdom)

= Converse and Confess the LORD JESUS CHRIST

(1) Evangelism(c) DO the A-B-Cs of Personal

Evangelism.


(1) Evangelism(d) KNOW and SHARE the Essence of

the Gospel.


Romans 5:8, 108But God demonstrates His own love

toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

10For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death

of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

Romans 3:23for all have sinned and

fall short of the Glory of God

Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death,but the gift of God is eternal life

in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 10:9 – 109that if you confess with your mouth

the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead,

you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes unto

righteousness, and with the mouth confessionis made unto salvation.

1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts,

and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,

with meekness and fear

(1) Evangelism(d) KNOW and SHARE the Essence of

the Gospel.(e) Faithful in little, then faithful in much.


(1) Evangelism(e) Faithful in little, then faithful in much.

i. Individual Believersii. As a CG/CG Cluster/Ministryiii. As a Church-Corporate Outreach


Do Evangelism as a CG Develop and Maintain an active Oikos list. Praying regularly for unsaved Oikos members. Thinking and Planning Bridge-Building Events. Actually Connecting with Oikos members.


Do Evangelism as a CG

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Luke 4:18The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor;

(2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted;(3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and(4) recovery of sight to the blind;(5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.


(1) PREACH - SHARE - TESTIFY - WITNESS to the Good News of the Gospel i.e. Evangelism

(2) HEAL the Broken-hearted


(2) HEAL the Broken-hearted

This is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God- The Rule and Reign of God -


Learn to Minister as a Priest and a King

Exodus 19:6And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests

and a holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak

to the children of Israel.


1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,

His own special people, that you may proclaimthe praises of Him who called you out of

darkness into His marvelous light


Revelation 1:5 – 65and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness,

the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us

and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests

to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen

A Priest • represents God to the people

Malachi 2:7For the lips of a priest should keep knowledge,

and people should seek the law from his mouth; for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

A Priest represents People to the Lord

Hebrews 5:1For every high priest taken from among men

is appointed for men in things pertaining to God,that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for

sins.

A King• represents the authority and power of God

on earth

Our earth – our area of jurisdiction - are …

Our Lives Homes Place of WorkPeople who cross our paths

Situations we are in

Learn to Minister as a Priest and a KingThere is authority and power in the words of a king

Ecclesiastes 8:4Where the word of a king is,

there is power;And who may say to him,“What are you doing?”

A King issues commands

Learn to Minister as a Priest and a KingThere is authority and power in the words of a king

Luke 4:39So he bent over her and rebuked the fever,

and it left her. She got up at once andbegan to wait on them.

Learn to Minister as a Priest and a KingGrowing in Measures of Faith

Romans 12:3…..as God has dealt

to each one a measure of faith.

Ephesians 4:13 – Till We come to the Unity of the Faith

Luke 4:18The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor;(2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted;

(3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and(4) recovery of sight to the blind;(5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.


(3) Ministry of Deliverance - Cast out Demons

Know our Spiritual Weapons


Know our Spiritual Weapons

a. The NAME of the Lord Jesusb. The BLOOD of Christc. The WORD of Godd. The keys of BINDING and LOOSING

Tearing down StrongholdsDeliverance /

Casting out Demons

James 4:6 - 106But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:

“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

7Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you …

James 4:6 - 108cleanse your hands, you sinners;

and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

9Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning

and your joy to gloom.

10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

Luke 4:18The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because (1) He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor;(2) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted;(3) to proclaim liberty to the captives and

(4) recovery of sight to the blind;(5) to set at liberty those who are oppressed.


(4) Bring sight to the SPIRITUALLY BLIND


The Whole Range of Discipleship - Mentoring -

of Influencing and Impacting Lives

of turning many to righteousness

The Mentoring Relationship (MR)Range of Mentoring Relationships

- Tim Elmore -

Sponsor

Model Teacher

Counselor

Coach

Spiritual Guide

Discipler

from PASSIVE to INTENSIVEfrom LESS DELIBERATE to MORE DELIBERATE

2 Fundamental Issues in Discipleship:-(1) Who am I becoming? My Being.(2) Am I fulfilling God’s Call & Destiny for my life? What is my Ministry?

Summary : Discipleship

2 Broad Themes in Our Ministry

1. Run Our Race in our PERSONAL Roles and Responsibilities in life.


2 Timothy 4:6 - 7For I am already poured out like

a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.

CONCLUSION

matthew 28:18 – 20 18 then jesus came to them and said,

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