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The Sent (Part 1) Part 28: According to Dr. Luke

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9: 1Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Isaiah 6: 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who should I send? Who will go for Us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” 9And He replied, “Go!”

8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who should I send 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who should I send? Who will go for Us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” 9And He replied, “Go!”

I said, “Here I am. Send me.” 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who should I send? Who will go for Us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” 9And He replied, “Go!”

8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who should I send 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who should I send? Who will go for Us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” 9And He replied, “Go!”

John 20:21-22 – Jesus said, “Peace be with you John 20:21-22 – Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit…”

John 20:21-22 – Jesus said, “Peace be with you John 20:21-22 – Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit…”

John 20:21-22 – Jesus said, “Peace be with you John 20:21-22 – Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit…”

All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations… …and I will be with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:18-20)

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

3“Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

Mark 16:15-16 – Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned…

Mark 16:15-16 – Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned…

Mark 16:15-16 – Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned… Preach = proclaim or make known

Acts 1:8 – You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:8 – You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on 7Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

You are the salt of the earth… …You are the light of the world… Yes, we are called to be uniquely different – after all, Jesus saved us and made us brand new people. We are not to be abusing alcohol and drugs. We are not to be involved in a pornographic or sexually deviant lifestyle. We are not to be selfish of the blessing with which we have been given by God. BUT… that does not mean we are supposed to stay away from those who do. How else will they know Christ unless they hear about Him through your life and testimony? Salt, light, and leaven must interact up close and personal in order for there to be change.

Light in the Darkness “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.” (Matthew 5:14-15)

Light in the Darkness “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.” (Matthew 5:14-15)

Light in the Darkness “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.” (Matthew 5:14-15)

Saved BY grace. Saved FOR good works. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 We have a God-shaped vacuum and a purpose-shaped vacuum. We can’t fill a purpose-filled vacuum with more devotion any more than we can fill a God-shaped vacuum with service. Leaders Word One another Gifts Most pastors have a spiritual growth or spiritual formations model that goes something like this: Given enough time and truth, people will change and grow. But that’s just like saying “A good diet alone, without exercise is sufficient.” Mary Frances Bowley—Wellspring of Living Water—”To save the women of Atlanta” Mosaic:In Erwin’s book An Unstoppable Force, he expands on how service relates to assimilation: “A person who attends but does not begin to serve will drop out within a year. One can ponder all the research…on how to assimilate…new believers into the body of Christ, but it comes down to one simple variable. If people begin to serve, they stick.”[3] Medicine Horse: Clayton and the Chainsaws: Intersection of passion and purpose where you fee fully alive. You see every person is born with a passion. Every person who is “born-again” also has a purpose—to walk in the good works that God has prepared beforehand (Ephesians 2:10). Given enough opportunities, everybody will find the intersection of passion and purpose. Fulfillment is not the exclusive property of vocational Christian workers. One pastor commented, “Just when I think we’ve found all the willing volunteers in our church, I present another opportunity and a whole new group comes forward.” To help people grow, we need to present many opportunities for ministry. Illustration: The difference between body building and weight training When being is separated from doing then a noble thought is as good as washing someone’s dirty feet—Henri Nauon Two Testimony Christians Passion and purpose Saved BY grace. Saved FOR good works. We are MADE for a MISSION, BLESSED to be a BLESSING, and SAVED to SERVE.

1st Corinthians 12: 27Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

Ephesians 4: 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift… 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

Ephesians 4: 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift… 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

Ephesians 4: 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift… 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

Ephesians 4: 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift… 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

Ephesians 4: 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift… 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

together The purpose of Morning Star Baptist Church is to glorify God through worship, evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, and ministry.

Morning Star’s Mission is to REACH OUT to the community, CONNECT with others, INVEST in their lives, and ASSIST everyone in becoming Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ.

Take it home! We are The Sent!

Before next Sunday… …read Luke 9:12-17.