1. Jesus Mission Statement for Reaching People Robert J. Smith, Pastor Colonial Hills Baptist Church

2. Luke 4:18-19 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord

3. Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

4. John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

5. Luke 19:10 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

6. John 8:12 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

7. Matthew 5:14 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

8. God’s Power 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

9. God’s Power Applying God’s Word to Jesus 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:38 (KJV),

10. God’s Power Understanding this application through Scripture 1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Luke 4:1 (KJV)

11. God’s Power Applying God’s Word to us: 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8 (KJV)

12. God’s Power Understanding this application through Scripture 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14 (KJV)

13. God’s Purpose because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

14. God’s Purpose Applying God’s Word to Jesus 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 1:15 (KJV),

15. God’s Purpose Understanding this application through Scripture 43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. Luke 4:43 (KJV)

16. God’s Purpose Applying God’s Word to Us: 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (KJV)

17. God’s Purpose Understanding this application through Scripture 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16 (KJV)

18. God’s Promise 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

19. God’s Promise Applying God’s Word to Jesus: 4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians 4:4-5 (KJV)

20. God’s Promise Understanding this application through Scripture 1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)

21. God’s Promise Applying God’s Word to Us: 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) 2 Corinthians 6:2 (KJV)

22. God’s Promise Understanding this Application through Scripture 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV)

23. Conclusion Are you accomplishing God’s purpose for you? Are you standing on God’s Promises? Have you been Born Again? Do you trust that He is with you? Do you believe this is the time?

24. Conclusion Are you accomplishing God’s purpose for you? Are you sharing Jesus with others? With your witness? With your wallet? With your life?

25. Conclusion Are you accomplishing God’s purpose for you? Are you filled with his Spirit? Are you lead by his Spirit?