In this message from the Basics of the Faith series, "The Great Commission," Pastor Drew Webb examines Matthew 28:16-20, the passage where Jesus gives His final instructions to His disciples before ascending into heaven. This sermon explores why the Great Commission remains central to the church's purpose today and challenges believers to see evangelism and discipleship as an everyday calling rather than a task reserved for pastors or overseas missionaries.
The message unfolds around three core statements found in the text: a claim only Christ can make, a command only Christ can give, and a comfort only Christ can provide. Pastor Webb explains that Jesus' declaration of "all authority in heaven and on earth" establishes the foundation for the church's mission, connecting this claim to Old Testament prophecy in Daniel 7 and to earlier moments in Jesus' ministry, including His authority to forgive sins. From this foundation, the sermon walks through the specific elements of the Great Commission: going as an ongoing lifestyle rather than a single event, making disciples of all nations, baptizing new believers as a public profession of faith, and teaching them to obey everything Christ commanded. The sermon draws additional support from related passages including Romans 10:13-15, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, and James 1:22-25.
Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of what discipleship actually requires and practical guidance for living out the Great Commission in daily life, including meeting the needs of others, engaging in authentic spiritual conversations, and sharing the gospel directly. The sermon closes with the promise of Christ's abiding presence, drawn from a parallel to Joshua 1:9, reminding believers that they are never asked to go into mission alone.
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