041. Commission, My

041. Commission, My

41 MY COMMISSION Mark 16:15-16;Matthew 28:19

INTRODUCTION All preachers labor under some authority---for some end. Some sent by human authority and for money, etc . Each is responsible to the authority that sends him out. I GO under this commission and am responsible only to God.

I. I DO NOT REPRESENT A "SECT" OR DENOMINATION 1. The church of God is not a "sect" or denomination.

II. I DO NOT REPRESENT A PARTY IN RELIGION FOR THIS IS CONDEMNED (1 Corinthians 12:25) 1. Now, if taking the name of an inspired man is condemned, what about taking and wearing the name of uninspired man?

III. I REPRESENT THE "WHOLE OF CHRISTIANITY" (1 Corinthians 2:2) 1. Not some of the principles formed into a creed.

IV. BUT SOME WILL SAY, "IS IT NOT RIGHT TO REPRESENT SECTS AND CREEDS?"

1. What sect or party did the apostles represent in Mark 16:15? The disciples in Acts 2:47?

V. WHAT MOTIVES INDUCED THE APOSTLES TO PREACH?

1. It was not money.

2. Not popularity or fame . (2 Thessalonians 2:6.) 3. Love for Christ and God.

4. Love for the salvation of souls. (2 Corinthians 12:14.) VI. EACH SHOULD HAVE A BURNING DESIRE FOR THE SOULS OF OTHERS 1. This would put down all selfishness and sects and creeds.

2. This is the burden of the commission.