May 19, 2024

May We Honor – Memorial Day

Sermon Title: Battle Ready

Introduction

• Welcome to One City and Happy Memorial Day weekend.
• Memorial Day is about honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
• Like soldiers, we must be intentionally prepared to be “Battle Ready” in our faith.

1. We Must Honor the Mission – Matthew 9:35-38

• Who we live for is as important as how we live.
• Our mission is to bring the good news of Jesus to those who are lost.
• Jesus was sent with a mission to offer hope and healing, a mission we must honor as well.
• We are given authority through our relationship with Jesus to carry out this mission.
• The mission requires us to rely on Jesus’ power, not our own abilities.

2. We Must Honor the Assignment – Matthew 10:5-8

• The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
• We are placed in specific communities to share Jesus’ love and grace.
• Recognize the mission field around us and trust Jesus’ presence and power.
• Our assignments are opportunities to make a difference in our current spaces.
• God will provide everything needed to be effective and fruitful in our assignments.

3. We Must Honor Our Training – Ephesians 3:20-21

• Challenges in life are part of our training to be “Battle Ready.”
• The disciples were ordinary people empowered to do extraordinary things through Jesus.
• Our past and struggles prepare us for our God-given assignments.
• Trust in Jesus’ power allows us to accomplish the impossible.
• The most significant accomplishments will be through Jesus’ ability, not our own.
• Surrendering to Jesus empowers us to do the impossible.

Bring it Home: Embracing the Church’s Mission

• Summary: Reflect on honoring our mission, assignment, and training to be “Battle Ready.”
• Challenge: Actively participate in God’s assignments and rely on the Holy Spirit to carry them out.
• Conclusion: Embrace your role, support one another, and trust in God’s plan for His Church.