THE MISSION OF GOD

Pastor Dennis Clanton

Woodland Church

Sunday, October 6, 2024

1. GOD’S PLAN

(Ephesians 1:9–10, NLT) “God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.”

2. GOD’S PARTNERS

(Matthew 24:14, NLT) “The Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.”

(1 Corinthians 3:9, GW) “We are God’s coworkers.”

(2 Corinthians 5:18, NCV) “Through Christ, God made peace between us and himself, and God gave us the work of telling everyone about the peace we can have with him.”

3. MY PART

(Matthew 6:33, NLT) “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

(Matthew 6:10, NLT) “May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.”

(Acts 1:8, NLT) “You will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Growthwork

“Everyone has a hunger for God, deep and insatiable.” Eugene Peterson

1.  Renew my passion for missions.

(Philippians 4:10, NIV) “I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.”

2.  Rejoice that I can give to missions.

(Philippians 4:17–18, LB) “What makes me happiest is the well-earned reward you will have because of your kindness. … I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me … They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that pleases God well.”

(2 Corinthians 9:7, NLT) “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

(Philippians 4:16, NIV) “You sent me aid again and again when I was in need.”

(Philippians 4:18, NLT) “At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.”

(Acts 10:4, PT) “All of your prayers and your generosity to the poor have ascended before God as an eternal offering.”

3.  God rewards my giving.

(Philippians 4:19, NLT) “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”