Go and Make Disciples

Preached to: High School Students

Speaker: Pastor Amanda Hahn

In this sermon, Pastor Amanda wraps up the "Go" series by focusing on the Great Commission from Matthew 28:16-20, where Jesus commands His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations." She emphasizes that, like the disciples, we are now responsible for spreading the message of Jesus. The sermon discusses how we should live as Jesus' disciples, let our actions and lives reflect His teachings, and actively share the gospel with others. Pastor Amanda uses personal anecdotes and relatable examples, like Ikea furniture and Lambert’s Cafe, to illustrate the importance of clear instructions and the need to share the love of Jesus. She encourages the students to identify five people in their lives who need Jesus and to commit to praying for them, sharing the gospel, and inviting them to church, highlighting the importance of being a light in the world.

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• Dinner Table Discussion Guide

  Discussion Guide 1: The Importance of Being a Disciple

  Question: What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in our everyday lives?
  Follow-up: How can we show others the love of Jesus through our actions?
  Activity: Share one way each family member can reflect Jesus’ love this week at school or work.

  Discussion Guide 2: The Great Commission

  Question: Why do you think Jesus' last command was to "go and make disciples"?
  Follow-up: How can we, as a family, help others learn about Jesus?
  Activity: Brainstorm together and make a list of people you know who might need to hear about Jesus.

  Discussion Guide 3: Recognizing the Lost

  Question: How can we tell when someone around us might be “lost” or in need of Jesus?
  Follow-up: What can we do to guide those who might be lost?
  Activity: Share stories of when you felt lost or needed help, and discuss how Jesus guides us in those times.

  Discussion Guide 4: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

  Question: How can our actions show others that we follow Jesus, even without using words?
  Follow-up: What are some examples of how Jesus showed love through His actions?
  Activity: Commit to doing one act of kindness this week as a way to show Jesus’ love.

  Discussion Guide 5: The Power of Prayer

  Question: Why is it important to pray for others who don’t know Jesus?
  Follow-up: How can prayer help us be better disciples?
  Activity: As a family, choose five people to pray for together, asking God to give you opportunities to share His love with them.

• Sermon Outline

  • Starter

    • Acknowledgment of the end of August and mention of Pastor Daniel's upcoming birthday.

    • Introduction to the final part of the "Go" series.

  • Message

    • Recap of previous weeks:

      • Week 1: "Go and do the same" (Good Samaritan).

      • Week 2: "Go and sin no more" (Woman caught in adultery).

    • Introduction to this week's focus: "Go and make disciples" (Matthew 28:16-20).

    • Explanation of the Great Commission and its importance.

  • Dig Deeper

    • Discussion on how we are now Jesus' disciples, responsible for sharing His love.

    • The mission to show the lost the way to Jesus.

    • Encouragement to identify who in our lives needs Jesus.

  • Application

    • Practical steps:

      • Let your life shine for Jesus.

      • Use actions to preach the gospel.

    • Challenge to think of five people to pray for, share Jesus with, and invite to church.

  • Conclusion

    • Encouragement to embrace the challenge of being disciples.

    • Prayer for boldness and opportunities to share the gospel.

• Scriptures

  • Matthew 28:16-20 - The Great Commission.

  • John 14:6 - "Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

  • Mark 16:15 - "Go into all the world and preach the good news to everyone."