1. [By Ron Halbrook]

2. 2 Because Jesus Came, We Go! Introduction: 1. Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world Introduction: 1. Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world

3. 3 Phil. 2:5-8 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Phil. 2:5-8 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

4. 4 Phil. 2:9-11 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Phil. 2:9-11 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

5. 5 Because Jesus Came, We Go! Introduction: 1.Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world Left heaven, crucified Exalted: Son of God, Savior of world Introduction: 1.Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world Left heaven, crucified Exalted: Son of God, Savior of world

6. 6 Because Jesus Came, We Go! Introduction: 2.“Let this mind be in you:” Sacrifice to serve Greatest service: lead the lost to Christ 3. As Christ was exalted, we will be rewarded! Introduction: 2.“Let this mind be in you:” Sacrifice to serve Greatest service: lead the lost to Christ 3. As Christ was exalted, we will be rewarded!

7. 7 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go A. Great Commission: Gospel for All Men Matt. 28:19 Mk. 16:15-16 Lk. 24:46-47 I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go A. Great Commission: Gospel for All Men Matt. 28:19 Mk. 16:15-16 Lk. 24:46-47

8. 8 Matt. 28:19 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: Matt. 28:19 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: Mk. 16:15-16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mk. 16:15-16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

9. 9 Lk. 24:46-47 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Lk. 24:46-47 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

10. 10 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 1:8 God’s plan I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 1:8 God’s plan 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.

11. 11 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 2:38-39 “To all that are afar off” I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 2:38-39 “To all that are afar off”

12. 12 Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

13. 13 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 8:1-5 To Judea & Samaria I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 8:1-5 To Judea & Samaria

14. 14 Acts 8:1-5 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 8:1-5 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

15. 15 Acts 8:1-5 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. Acts 8:1-5 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

16. 16 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 9:15-16 Saul: future Apostle to the Gentiles I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 9:15-16 Saul: future Apostle to the Gentiles

17. 17 Acts 9:15-16 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Acts 9:15-16 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

18. 18 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 10:34-35 Peter learns: “in every nation” I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 10:34-35 Peter learns: “in every nation”

19. 19 Acts 10:34-35 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. Acts 10:34-35 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

20. 20 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 13-28 Steady spread of the gospel into Asia Minor, Greece, & Italy I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men Acts 13-28 Steady spread of the gospel into Asia Minor, Greece, & Italy

21. Acts 13-28 Steady Spread of the Gospel

22. 22 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go C. New Testament Epistles: Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading Churches throughout Roman world: Palestine Acts 2; 8 Ethiopia Acts 8 Asia Minor Eph., Col., Rev. Greece Phil., 1-2 Cor. Italy Rom. I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go C. New Testament Epistles: Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading Churches throughout Roman world: Palestine Acts 2; 8 Ethiopia Acts 8 Asia Minor Eph., Col., Rev. Greece Phil., 1-2 Cor. Italy Rom.

23. Gospel Spread to Strategic Cities

25. 25 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go C. New Testament Epistles: Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading Constant planning to reach further: 1 Thess. 1:7-8 Sounding out the word I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go C. New Testament Epistles: Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading Constant planning to reach further: 1 Thess. 1:7-8 Sounding out the word

26. 26 1 Thess. 1:7-8 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 1 Thess. 1:7-8 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

27. 27 Because Jesus Came, We Go! I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go C. New Testament Epistles: Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading Constant planning to reach further: Rom. 15:20-21, 24 Preach gospel “to they that have not heard,” in Spain & beyond I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go C. New Testament Epistles: Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading Constant planning to reach further: Rom. 15:20-21, 24 Preach gospel “to they that have not heard,” in Spain & beyond

28. 28 Rom. 15:20-21, 24 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. 24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. Rom. 15:20-21, 24 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. 24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

29. Gospel Spread: 54 Roman Provinces

30. Gospel Spread: Rome to Wider World

31. 31 Because Jesus Came, We Go! II. Every Christian Must Go A. Gospel Plants This Desire in the Heart Phil. 2:5 “Let this mind be in you…” Matt. 10:8 “Freely ye have received, freely give” Rom. 1:14-15 “I am debtor… I am ready” II. Every Christian Must Go A. Gospel Plants This Desire in the Heart Phil. 2:5 “Let this mind be in you…” Matt. 10:8 “Freely ye have received, freely give” Rom. 1:14-15 “I am debtor… I am ready”

32. 32 Rom. 1:14-15 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. Rom. 1:14-15 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

33. 33 Because Jesus Came, We Go! II. Every Christian Must Go B. Go to Family & Friends Acts 10:24, 33 Like Cornelius II. Every Christian Must Go B. Go to Family & Friends Acts 10:24, 33 Like Cornelius

34. 34 Acts 10:24, 33 24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. Acts 10:24, 33 24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

35. 35 Because Jesus Came, We Go! II. Every Christian Must Go C. Go to Our Community Acts 5:27-28 Like 1 st Christians II. Every Christian Must Go C. Go to Our Community Acts 5:27-28 Like 1 st Christians

36. 36 Acts 5:27-28 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. Acts 5:27-28 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

37. 37 Because Jesus Came, We Go! II. Every Christian Must Go D. Go to Far Places Col. 1:5-6 Extended “to all the world” II. Every Christian Must Go D. Go to Far Places Col. 1:5-6 Extended “to all the world”

38. 38 Col. 1:5-6 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: Col. 1:5-6 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

39. 39 Because Jesus Came, We Go! II. Every Christian Must Go E. Every Christian Doing His Part Rom. 12:5-8 Our work is one, our gifts & roles many II. Every Christian Must Go E. Every Christian Doing His Part Rom. 12:5-8 Our work is one, our gifts & roles many

40. 40 Rom. 12:5-8 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. Rom. 12:5-8 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

41. 41 Because Jesus Came, We Go! Invitation: 1.Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world Left heaven, crucified Exalted: Son of God, Savior of world Invitation: 1.Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world Left heaven, crucified Exalted: Son of God, Savior of world

42. 42 Because Jesus Came, We Go! Invitation: 2.“Let this mind be in you:” Sacrifice to serve Greatest service: lead the lost to Christ 3. As Christ was exalted, we will be rewarded! Invitation: 2.“Let this mind be in you:” Sacrifice to serve Greatest service: lead the lost to Christ 3. As Christ was exalted, we will be rewarded!

43. 43 Because Jesus Came, We Go! Invitation: 4. Submit to him, he will save you— serve him Saints in sin: repent, confess, pray Invitation: 4. Submit to him, he will save you— serve him Saints in sin: repent, confess, pray 1 Jn. 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 Jn. 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

44. 44 Because Jesus Came, We Go! Introduction: 4. Submit to him, he will save you— serve him Sinners in the world: believe, repent, confess Christ, be baptized Introduction: 4. Submit to him, he will save you— serve him Sinners in the world: believe, repent, confess Christ, be baptized

45. 45 Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.