
← NBCF Sermons15 Sept · 52 min
September 13, 2026
<p>God did not create you to sit back; He built you to move forward. </p><p><br></p><p>Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16–20 </p><p><br></p><p>God has built His church to move toward people, not away from them.</p><p><br></p><p>Jesus Sends Us Under His Absolute Authority</p><p><br></p><p>I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:18</p><p><br></p><p>Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee…. Matthew 28:16</p><p><br></p><p>When they saw him, they worshiped him but some of the doubted? Matthew 28:17</p><p><br></p><p>We Reach People Where They Already Are</p><p><br></p><p>…baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you... Matthew 28:19-20</p><p><br></p><p>Saved people reach people</p><p><br></p><p>We Reach People Who Reach People (Multiplication)</p><p><br></p><p>And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20</p><p> </p><p>Three Simple Steps</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We are built to reach people who reach their city by making disciples who make disciples.</p><p>1. Identify: Write down the name or initials of your ONE .2. Intercede: Set a daily alarm on your phone for 11:28 AM every day this week reminding you of Matthew 11:28 to pause for 30 seconds and pray for God to soften their heart.3. Invite / Initiate: Send them one simple text message. Ask how they are doing, offer to buy them a coffee or let them know you're thinking about them.<br></p>