THREE ALLS OF THE GREAT COMMISSION: Sunday, March 4, 2001 (AM) Below are notes to a sermon preached Sunday morning, Mar. 4, 2001, at Gospel Light Baptist Church, Albany, Georgia. For more outlines, including a zipped file of all of my 1999 and 2000 sermon outlines, click on the link at the bottom of this note, and go to our website: THREE ALLS OF THE GREAT COMMISSION By Michael D. O'Neal Pastor, Gospel Light Baptist Church Albany, Georgia Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:12-20 Text: Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Introduction: I'm glad that some things in the Bible are simple enough for someone like me to understand. For instance, I understand the word, "all." I may have trouble with some words in the Bible, but I can understand that word. All means ALL. I think of the ALL OF SIN. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; But I thank God for the all of salvation: 1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. I want you to look with me today at the word, "all," in our scripture reading today, as I bring a message called, "Three Alls of the Great Commission." I. ALL POWER - THE FORCE IN SOUL-WINNING Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. GOD PROVIDES POWER ... ALL POWER A. To bring courage to the soul-winner * 1. Look at the change in Peter after the Holy Ghost came. * 2. We have ALL power to be witnesses for our Lord! * 3. We have ALL power for fruit-bearing! B. To bring conviction to the heart of the sinner * 1. John 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: * 2. We have ALL power for people to see their need of the Savior - the power of the Holy Ghost! C. To bring conversion to the believer * 1. A supernatural work is done in the heart of a person who trusts Christ. * 2. He is born again! II. ALL NATIONS - THE FIELD IN SOUL-WINNING Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: A. We should start at home * 1. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. * 2. In our own homes - families * 3. In our communities -- visiting in the homes of people B. We should spread out as far as we can * 1. Neighboring cities and counties * 2. Telephone * 3. Internet - email * 4. Bus ministry C. We should support missionaries who will go where you and I cannot * 1. Offerings above and beyond our tithes support our missionaries III. ALL THINGS - THE FOLLOW-UP IN SOUL-WINNING Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. We need to teach our new converts about A. Basic discipleship * 1. Bible reading * 2. Prayer * 3. Soul-winning * 4. Faithful church attendance * 5. Tithes and offerings B. Bible doctrines * 1. The milk of the word of God first. * 2. The basic precepts of scripture. C. Battling the devil * 1. Over doubt * 2. Over distraction * 3. Over discouragement * 4. Over delay - delaying baptism, joining the church, etc. Return to "The Bible Believing Fundamentalist" | Return to the "Sermon Notes Page"