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  MARK 16:15
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The supreme task of the church is evangelization of the world,
and this requires a missionary vision and a willingness to sacrifice for
the sake of the gospel.

Topics: "Evangelism", "Missions"
Scripture References: Ezekiel 3:17

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the church's supreme task of evangelizing the
world, urging believers to expand their vision beyond their local
communities and recognize the vastness of God's love for all nations. He
highlights the importance of prioritizing missions and sacrificial
giving, reminding the congregation that God's blessings flow when they
embrace a missionary vision. Smith challenges the notion of self-
importance within the church, illustrating the need to focus on the
global mission field, which includes billions of souls in countries like
China and India. He calls for a shift in priorities, encouraging members
to invest more in missions than in personal comforts.

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EZEKIEL 3:17-19

SUPREME TASK OF CHURCH EVANGELIZATION OF WORLD.

I. WORLD IS THE FIELD.

A. Become to narrow, selfish.

B. When God loved.

When He gave His Son. The world

When Christ died.

When Christ commissioned.

C. We see only our own church and...

1. Town.

2. Area.

3. Country.

4. Continent.

D. Why do we think we're the most important people in the world.

Huntington Beach. Java across in 12 hours.

North to South in 4 hours.

50,000,000.

Numbers God more interested in Russia.

200,000,000.

India than Russia.

400,000,000.

China than India.

500,000,000 One our of every 5 born a Chinese.

Tidal wave cover and distroy.

Heading in paper.

II. SUPREME TASK OF THE CHURCH.

A. We have put it second or third.

B. Concentrate on giving to missions.

a. Give more than to any other phase.

b. God's blessings rest on you and Church when we get

missionary vision.

C. Christ first?

Home - $70.00 per month.

Car - 70.00 per month.

Missions - 1.00 per month.

50 cents a day.

Sacrifice keynote to success.

Athlete.

Any phase of life.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/mark-1615/
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