Challenging Times. Incredible God.

September 3, 2023 / Paul Moores

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Across the world, the work of missions is seen as and .

There are people with little or no access to the Gospel.

Experts say there are unreached people groups in the world.

“I used to think the top environmental problems were biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and climate change. I thought with 30 years of good science we could address those problems. But I was wrong. The top environmental problems are selfishness, greed and apathy… And to deal with these we need a spiritual and cultural transformation – and we scientists don’t know how to do that.” – Gus Speth, former advisor on Climate change for the US Government.

Matthew 28:18-20

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

I. You’ve to !!!

The call to make disciples of all nations emphasizes the of God’s and .

II. You’ve to !!

Baptism is identifying with the body of Christ, which is .

III. You’ve to !!

and is worthless if we don’t know why we and .

God’s are God’s

Mission Global has over workers in countries.

Another one of our big partners is ERDO over people reached.

 

Global Outreach Offering

For the month of September, we are looking to raise $ for Global Work.

 

Small Group Discussion Questions

  1. Have you ever been on a short-term missions trip? If yes, describe your experience.

  2. What is your opinion on this statement that the speaker made: “Global work is seen as politically and culturally unwelcome.”

  3. What “mission field” do you feel like God is calling you to?

  4. Re-read Gus Speth’s quote found on the outline. What stood out to you?

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