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Cross to Commission: Therefore Go

Philip Anthony Mitchell·2819

Monday, April 6, 2026

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Summary

In the conclusion of a three-year teaching journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell unpacks the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20. Believers are called to find their ultimate meaning and purpose by participating in God's mission to redeem humanity and make disciples of all nations. Because Jesus holds all authority in heaven and on earth, believers can step out in faith knowing that Christ walks with them every step of the way.

Key Scriptures

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Matthew 28:16-20↗Genesis 3:15↗1 Corinthians 15↗Romans 6↗

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Themes

The Great CommissionAuthority of Jesus ChristDiscipleship and EvangelismLife Purpose and MeaningThe Global Church

Key Points

1.Human life finds its highest meaning and purpose when aligned with God's redemptive mission to win back lost humanity.
2.The Scripture faithfully records both the worship and doubts of the disciples, proving its authenticity and showing that God works through imperfect people.
3.Because Jesus possesses all authority in heaven and on earth, Satan has no true authority over the life of a believer.
4.Personal struggles or doubts do not exonerate any believer from participating in the Great Commission.
5.The primary mission of the Church is not merely running services or preaching sermons, but making disciples of all nations.
6.A true disciple is a committed learner, follower, and apprentice of Jesus Christ who grows through biblical community, doctrine, and accountability.
7.Baptism is an essential outward symbol representing a believer's death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ.
8.Jesus promises His abiding presence with believers right now as they fulfill His commission until the end of the age.

Sermon Moments

“The Scripture does not sanitize the moment on the mountain; it tells us that while all worshipped, some doubted.”

“Jesus was a perfect leader and teacher, yet He did not get 100% buy-in on that day, teaching us to have grace for ourselves and others.”

“If Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth, that means the devil has no authority over your life.”

“Your personal issues do not exonerate you from the commission; no follower of Jesus gets a pass from making disciples.”

“Our mission is not to have church services or sing songs—our primary mission given by Christ is to make disciples.”

“A disciple is not just a convert or a churchgoer; a disciple is a learner, follower, and apprentice of Jesus Christ.”

“Baptism is the outward sign of salvation, symbolizing being buried in a watery grave and raised to live a brand-new life in Christ.”

“Jesus does not say 'I will be with you' only when you get everything together; He says 'I am with you' right now.”

This Week

Take inventory of your daily calendar, budget, and priorities to ensure they actively support making disciples.
Pray regularly and intentionally for unsaved family members, friends, and neighbors to come to saving faith in Jesus.
Engage in everyday evangelism by looking for natural opportunities to share scripture and hope with people you encounter.
Commit to authentic biblical community by learning from mature believers and allowing others to speak into your life.
Exercise spiritual authority through confident prayer grounded in the Scriptures when facing trials or warfare.
Prioritize biblical teaching over entertainment and opinions to deepen your understanding of God's Word.
Take the next step of obedience through believer's baptism if you have recently surrendered your life to Christ.

Remember This

True purpose is realized when believers align their lives with the Great Commission, trusting that Jesus holds all authority and is with them always.

A Challenge for You

Sit down and take inventory of your life: ask yourself where your prayers, your money, your time, and your gifts are actively aiding in the work of making disciples.

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