Mission Statement Week 3: “Make Disciples” Weekend Service

Main message: Making disciples is the primary way followers of Jesus advance God's kingdom; because Jesus paid for his sheep in full and many people have never heard the gospel, every believer is called and must be mobilized to share the hope of Christ. The sermon calls for practical obedience: name one person who needs Jesus, make a plan to move toward them with the gospel, and do this in community for accountability.

Key points:

• The gospel changes identity and purpose: followers are called to participate in God's mission, not merely admire Jesus as fans.
• Jesus paid the price for his sheep (gave his life), so salvation is secure and costly love compels us to share it.
• Many of the people Jesus paid for are not yet in our churches — locally and globally there are large numbers who have never heard (Denton County stats and global unreached figures were cited).
• Reaching the lost is urgent and central to God’s heart (it’s a must, not a maybe); Scripture shows God desires that none should perish.
• Practical next steps: pray for the name of one person who needs Jesus, write a plan to bring gospel into that relationship this month, and engage others for practice and accountability.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 96, 2 Corinthians 5, John 10:14–16, Matthew 4:19, Luke 9, Mark 2, Matthew 16, Mark 10, Luke 14, Philippians 2:5–8, Romans 10, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy