Sermon from October 28

The Five Purposes of the Church

Matthew 28: 16 - 20

1. The fifth purpose of the church is evangelism.
2. Every living organism must reproduce itself or it will not survive.
3. Jesus left us with the job of continuing and expanding the Kingdom of God. There is no plan B. We are the only way the gospel will be spread. 2 Corinthians 4: 7
4. As a healthy apple tree cannot help but produce apples, a growing Christian cannot help but produce other Christians. Matthew 7: 17 - 20
5. If we have the Holy Spirit living in us, we will find a way to witness to those in our circle of influence. Acts 4: 19 - 20
6. Even if we fulfill the other purposes of the church we will fail if we are not concerned about evangelism.