The Resurrection Gives PURPOSE
About This Sermon
Steven Morris teaches from Matthew 28 and Acts 1 about the purpose Jesus gives His followers through the resurrection. He opens with the story of New Shoreham life-saving stations that became yacht clubs, warning that believers can abandon mission for comfort just as those rescuers did.
Jesus defines our identity first: we are His witnesses, people who share firsthand experiences of what God has done. That identity drives our purpose: to make disciples as we go through everyday life. Steven emphasizes that Jesus gives both authority and the Holy Spirit's power for this task, and he offers practical tools like the Bridge gospel presentation and the Life on Mission app to help believers share their faith with words.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Matthew 5; Acts 8:35; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-10
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- Our purpose is so clear, it's become easy to ignore.
- Jesus gives us identity as His witnesses before He gives us purpose.
- The command is to make disciples as you are going through everyday life.
- The Holy Spirit's power in believers is certain, not a maybe.
- Disciples of Jesus make disciples of Jesus.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does Acts 1:8 show us about who we are before what we do?
- Where in your daily routine could you be more intentional about making disciples?
- What firsthand experiences with Jesus could you share with someone this week?
- How can you stay plugged into the Holy Spirit's power rather than relying on your own effort?
- What would it look like for you to practice sharing the gospel with your family or a friend?
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