1. FULLY ENGAGED

2. One simple question. Why do we “do” missions? One simple question. Why do we “do” missions?

3. Matthew 28:18-20

4. Before we “do” missions, we must first RECOGNIZE and RESPOND to the AUTHORITY of Jesus, the Christ.

5. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus maintains ALL AUTHORITY Jesus maintains ALL AUTHORITY

6. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus’ Authority Evidenced in His Teaching

7. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus’ Authority Evidenced in His Ministry

8. Matthew 28:18-20 God the Father as the Source of Jesus’ Authority

9. Matthew 28:18-20 JESUS HAS ALL AUTHORITY ON HEAVEN AND EARTH

10. Matthew 28:18-20 Our CHOICE is to RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND

11. Matthew 28:18-20 If we Recognize and Respond to Jesus’ Authority, Obedience to the Great Commission IS NOT OPTIONAL If we Recognize and Respond to Jesus’ Authority, Obedience to the Great Commission IS NOT OPTIONAL

12. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus’ Commission to Make Disciples is a COMMAND Jesus’ Commission to Make Disciples is a COMMAND

13. Matthew 28:18-20 Failure to Obey the Great Commission Misses the HEART OF GOD! Failure to Obey the Great Commission Misses the HEART OF GOD!

14. Matthew 28:18-20 All of Scripture Testifies to a God who is Passionate for His Name to be Made Known to the Nations

15. Matthew 28:18-20 If We Miss the Great Commission NOTHING WE DO MATTERS! If We Miss the Great Commission NOTHING WE DO MATTERS!

16. Matthew 28:18-20 Every Follower of Jesus has a Role to Play in Fulfilling the Great Commission

17. Matthew 28:18-20 NOT Because God Needs Us, but Because God Loves Us NOT Because God Needs Us, but Because God Loves Us

18. Matthew 28:18-20 Not Out of Guilt, But COMPELLED BY GRACE

19. Matthew 28:18-20 OBEDIENCE IS IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT HIS PRESENCE

20. Matthew 28:18-20 Obedience is Costly: Families Obedience is Costly: Families

21. Matthew 28:18-20 Obedience is Costly: Health Obedience is Costly: Health

22. Matthew 28:18-20 Obedience is Costly: Wealth Obedience is Costly: Wealth

23. Matthew 28:18-20 Obedience is Costly: Relationships Obedience is Costly: Relationships

24. Matthew 28:18-20 Obedience Requires us to Lay Everything at The Foot of the Cross

25. HOW WILL YOU RESPOND?

26. PRAY! HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? PRAY!

27. HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? GIVE! HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? GIVE!

28. HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? GO! HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? GO!