1. 5 Great Commissions Answers to Excuses for Not Planting Churches Devotional – Great Commissions.ppt Copyright © 2003 David Watson

2. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28 (NIV) I don’t know how! Go! Make Disciples! Baptize! Teach to Obey! Christ is with us The Excuse: The Answer: The Results:

3. 15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” Mark 16 (NIV) I’m afraid! With Confidence People are saved The Excuse: The Answer: The Results:

4. 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24 (NIV) I don’t know where to begin! With Knowledge All nations will hear The Excuse: The Answer: The Results:

5. 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” John 20 (NIV) Why me? Obedience You will be more Christ-like and people will be forgiven The Excuse: The Answer: The Results:

6. 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1 (NIV) I’m too weak! Power from the Holy Spirit We will be witnesses for Christ The Excuse: The Answer: The Results: