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Refocusing on Our Great Mission || Pastor Jason Sharp
In this message from Wednesday November 6, we focused on the profound privilege and responsibility of worshiping God freely, a right that has been fiercely protected by our forefathers. This freedom is not just a political right but a spiritual necessity, allowing us to gather and worship without fear. We explored the deceptive nature of governments that seek to control and suppress religious freedom, using China as an example where the facade of religious freedom masks a deeper control over people's lives. This serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining our spiritual liberties and the role of the church in standing firm against such control.
We also delved into the concept of elections and governance, emphasizing that while elections are a human construct, the church operates under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The church's mission transcends political affiliations, focusing instead on doing the will of God. We are called to pray for our leaders, not for political gain, but for the peace and stability necessary to spread the gospel worldwide. The ultimate goal is to reach every nation with the message of Christ, a task that requires peace and cooperation among nations.
Our mission is clear: to preach the gospel to every creature, as commanded by Jesus. This involves not just teaching but living out the principles of the gospel, being led by the Spirit, and engaging in prayer and intercession. The power of prayer is emphasized as a means to effect change, not just locally but globally. We are reminded that our purpose is to be fishers of men, casting our nets wide to bring souls into the kingdom of God.
The sermon concluded with a call to action, urging us to focus on our God-given purpose and to be proactive in reaching out to others. We are encouraged to see people as God sees them, recognizing their potential and speaking life into their situations. This is not just about personal evangelism but about being part of a larger movement to fulfill the Great Commission.
**Key Takeaways:**
1. **The Importance of Spiritual Freedom:** Our ability to worship freely is a precious gift that must be protected. It is not just a political right but a spiritual necessity that allows us to gather and worship without fear. This freedom is essential for the church to fulfill its mission.
2. **Beyond Political Affiliations:** The church's mission transcends political affiliations. We are called to pray for our leaders, not for political gain, but for the peace and stability necessary to spread the gospel worldwide. Our focus should be on doing the will of God.
3. **The Power of Prayer:** Prayer is a powerful tool that can effect change globally. It is through prayer that we tap into God's unlimited resources, allowing us to impact nations and fulfill our mission to preach the gospel to every creature.
4. **Being Fishers of Men:** We are called to be fishers of men, casting our nets wide to bring souls into the kingdom of God. This involves not just teaching but living out the principles of the gospel and being led by the Spirit.
5. **Seeing People Through God's Eyes:** We are encouraged to see people as God sees them, recognizing their potential and speaking life into their situations. This perspective shifts our focus from our limitations to God's possibilities, empowering us to reach out effectively.
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By CalvaryOKCIn this message from Wednesday November 6, we focused on the profound privilege and responsibility of worshiping God freely, a right that has been fiercely protected by our forefathers. This freedom is not just a political right but a spiritual necessity, allowing us to gather and worship without fear. We explored the deceptive nature of governments that seek to control and suppress religious freedom, using China as an example where the facade of religious freedom masks a deeper control over people's lives. This serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining our spiritual liberties and the role of the church in standing firm against such control.
We also delved into the concept of elections and governance, emphasizing that while elections are a human construct, the church operates under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The church's mission transcends political affiliations, focusing instead on doing the will of God. We are called to pray for our leaders, not for political gain, but for the peace and stability necessary to spread the gospel worldwide. The ultimate goal is to reach every nation with the message of Christ, a task that requires peace and cooperation among nations.
Our mission is clear: to preach the gospel to every creature, as commanded by Jesus. This involves not just teaching but living out the principles of the gospel, being led by the Spirit, and engaging in prayer and intercession. The power of prayer is emphasized as a means to effect change, not just locally but globally. We are reminded that our purpose is to be fishers of men, casting our nets wide to bring souls into the kingdom of God.
The sermon concluded with a call to action, urging us to focus on our God-given purpose and to be proactive in reaching out to others. We are encouraged to see people as God sees them, recognizing their potential and speaking life into their situations. This is not just about personal evangelism but about being part of a larger movement to fulfill the Great Commission.
**Key Takeaways:**
1. **The Importance of Spiritual Freedom:** Our ability to worship freely is a precious gift that must be protected. It is not just a political right but a spiritual necessity that allows us to gather and worship without fear. This freedom is essential for the church to fulfill its mission.
2. **Beyond Political Affiliations:** The church's mission transcends political affiliations. We are called to pray for our leaders, not for political gain, but for the peace and stability necessary to spread the gospel worldwide. Our focus should be on doing the will of God.
3. **The Power of Prayer:** Prayer is a powerful tool that can effect change globally. It is through prayer that we tap into God's unlimited resources, allowing us to impact nations and fulfill our mission to preach the gospel to every creature.
4. **Being Fishers of Men:** We are called to be fishers of men, casting our nets wide to bring souls into the kingdom of God. This involves not just teaching but living out the principles of the gospel and being led by the Spirit.
5. **Seeing People Through God's Eyes:** We are encouraged to see people as God sees them, recognizing their potential and speaking life into their situations. This perspective shifts our focus from our limitations to God's possibilities, empowering us to reach out effectively.