The Great Commission

What this talk is about

One of the best known, yet often misunderstood sections of scripture has to do with the Great Commission. Jesus commissioned His disciples to carry on His work after He died, and these words were some of the last that He spoke to the disciples.

But too often, only part of the Great Commission is taught and/or followed. There are actually three key parts to the Great Commission, and these are discussed in this podcast.

The Great Commission
The Great Commission

Occasionally there are questions why I use this meeting format. If you wish to know more, check out this link that explains the scriptural references and reasons why every item mentioned is included.

Bible verses used in this talk

  • Matthew 28:19-20
  • Romans 10:6-11
  • Acts 2:36-39
  • Matthew 3:13-17
  • Mark 16:14-20
  • John 3:1-8
  • Matthew 17:1-8

Meeting Running Sheet

(Use all or only those parts you need. If you do not do one of the items listed, simply ignore it. If there is something else you do that is not listed, simply add it in at the appropriate time).

Admin:
1. Ensure mobile/Cell phones are on mute or switched off
2. Ensure you have the bread and juice ready for the Communion/Breaking of Bread service

1. Opening Prayer

2. Songs/Choruses

  1. 128 I am the way 1:07
  2. 003 Born Again Theres Really Been A Ch 1:15
  3. 009 Thou art my God and I will praise 1:18
  4. 011 Its no longer I that liveth 1:05
  5. 021 Victory we have in Jesus Christ – 1:03
  6. 020 When Jesus called me 2:39
  7. 031 Born again Im born again 2:13
  8. 030 Its the latter rain 0:58

3. Testimonies (How has the Lord helped you this week).

4. Announcements and Notices

5. Bible Reading: Matthew 28

6. Audio Bible Teaching Message

7. Communion/Breaking of Bread Service

23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

8. Operation of Spiritual Gifts.

27 If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn; and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silence in church and speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. (1 Corinthians 14:27-29)

9. Anointing with oil for the sick

13 Is any one among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:13-15)

10. Prayer Requests for those who have needs

11. Closing Prayer