How the Resurrection Defines the Mission of the Church

What is the primary mission of the church, and how does the resurrection of Jesus shape the way we fulfill it?In this sermon on Matthew 28:16–20, Pastor Neil McClendon continues the series "Raise: Living the Reality of the Resurrection" by unpacking the Great Commission. Pastor Neil examines the mission, the means, and the promise given by the risen Christ. He highlights that the core mission of the church is simply making disciples, producing mature, consequential believers rather than letting social causes, meeting external needs, or personal passions replace the gospel. Discover how the authority and abiding presence of Jesus empower everyday believers to share the truth through normal, relational conversations.In this episode, we cover:The Mission (What We Do): Why making disciples is the primary reason the church exists and turns on its lights.The Danger of Misplaced Passions: How good causes, meeting needs, and personal hobbies can subtly replace the true gospel.The Means (How We Do It): Understanding the call to go, baptize, and teach obedience as a natural part of daily life.Beyond Spiritual Milk: The necessity of discipling believers into biblical maturity and solid theological truth.The Promise (God's Presence): How the abiding presence of Christ gives us confidence and distinguishes believers in the world.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube