Go Therefore - Part 3
Jesus' authority and power give us the confidence to go and make disciples of all nations.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and surrendering doubts to Jesus, acknowledging His authority and power over all things. It challenges believers to go and make disciples of all nations not just because Jesus died for us, but because all power has been given to Him, highlighting the significance of His authority in our mission.
Full Transcript
And so Jesus saw their doubt, their question mark, as to, as they saw Jesus that they were still wondering, is it really, can it really be that all authority and power has been given to him in heaven and on earth? I wish I could see in your hearts whether there's some doubt in your heart, whether there's something that's written in the Bible which you question, which you doubt about, whether it can really happen. For God all things are possible, all power is given to him, there's nothing that he cannot do. He can bring an end to a life but he can also raise someone that's dead to life again.
Then he goes on to say, now therefore go and make disciples of all the nations. Jesus never sent us just to tell the whole world that he died for us, and that's why we've got to go. He said, you go because all power is given to me.
That is the reason why we should go, because all power is given to him.
Sermon Outline
- The Authority of Jesus
- All authority and power has been given to Jesus
- Jesus can do anything
- He can bring life or end life
Key Quotes
“For God all things are possible, all power is given to him, there's nothing that he cannot do.” — Erlo Stegen
“He can bring an end to a life but he can also raise someone that's dead to life again.” — Erlo Stegen
Application Points
- We should trust in Jesus' authority and power when facing doubts or challenges.
- We have been commissioned by Jesus to go and make disciples, and we should take this responsibility seriously.