Sent Into the World / The Real Church

Weekend Service for November 16Scripture Readings: Matthew 28:18-20 / Acts 1:8This week, the focus is on what it means to be sent as the real church. The call to “go and make disciples of all nations” is not just a command for a select few, but for every follower of Jesus. The early disciples themselves struggled to step outside their comfort zones, and we often do the same. Yet, God’s mission is not about dropping in to fix things or simply giving resources from a distance. True mission is about settling in, empowering others, and building relationships that point people to Jesus. The story of the school in Honduras, now run by Hondurans, is a testament to the power of equipping others rather than doing everything ourselves.Romans 10 reminds us that salvation is not about perfectly keeping the law, but about believing in Jesus and declaring Him as Lord. This message is for everyone—Jew and Gentile, near and far. But how can people believe if they have never heard? And how can they hear unless someone tells them? Each of us is sent to carry this message, not just through words, but through our lives and actions. Our mission field may be across the world or right in our own neighborhoods. The things we accumulate—houses, possessions, even our achievements—will not last. But the people we impact for Christ are eternal.It is easy to stay comfortable, to do what is familiar, but Jesus calls us to step out, to love those who are overlooked, and to be present where there is need. We are not called to do everything, but we are each called to do something. God sends us, empowers us by His Spirit, and gives us opportunities unique to our lives. Like Tim Tebow’s story illustrates, it is possible to run hard after personal goals and miss the greater purpose. The real race is to give everything we have to make Jesus known, trusting that even when not everyone responds, God is at work through every seed planted.Jesus was sent with compassion, sacrifice, and urgency, and He sends us in the same way. Our power does not come from ourselves, but from the Holy Spirit living within us. The real church knows the mission, carries the message, and steps out in faith, trusting God to use us wherever we are sent.[00:00] Welcome[00:29] The Great Commission: Sent to Go[01:10] Stories from Missions: Honduras and Africa[02:25] Empowering Local Leaders[03:46] Rethinking Missions: Beyond Donations[05:15] Why Does God Involve Us?[05:48] Romans 10: Salvation by Faith[08:24] The Chain of Belief: Sent, Go, Tell[10:06] The Real Church’s Message[12:00] Focusing on People Over Things[14:04] Stepping Out of Comfort Zones[15:54] Local Needs: Fatherlessness and Mentorship[17:35] Everyone Can Do Something[19:32] Tim Tebow: Platform and Purpose[22:55] Running the Race for Jesus[25:01] Not Everyone Will Respond[26:55] Jesus Sends Us as the Father Sent Him[30:14] Empowered by the Holy Spirit[32:38] The Real Church: Sent and Empowered[33:36] Closing Prayer