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On Mission | Luke 10:1-12

God has been incredibly faithful to our church, especially in the way He is moving among our students and young people. As we look at the growth and passion in our student and college ministries, it’s clear that our calling is not just to raise responsible kids with good morals, but to raise radical disciples who are willing to give their lives away for the sake of God’s mission. Our children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior—meant to be shaped and then sent out for a purpose far greater than comfort or achievement. This is a vision for every generation in our church: to see our lives, our families, and our resources leveraged for the fame and renown of Jesus. We are not here to simply exist or chase after the American dream. Everything in our lives—marriage, parenting, business, education—can be used as a platform for the greater mission: spreading the gospel and making Jesus known. In Luke 10, Jesus sends out 72 disciples as a preview of the global mission He would later give to the whole church. This number points back to the table of nations in Genesis 10, showing that God’s heart has always been for all peoples, all nations. The harvest is vast, but the laborers are few. Our first response must be to pray earnestly for God to raise up workers, and then to be willing to go ourselves, trusting in the provision and protection of our Shepherd. Being sent on mission is not about our own comfort or strength. Jesus sends us out as lambs among wolves, which means we go in weakness, dependence, and trust—not in our own power, but in the care of our Shepherd. Our confidence is not in our ability, but in His faithfulness. We are called to proclaim peace and the nearness of God’s kingdom, knowing that some will receive and others will reject. Our responsibility is to faithfully share, not to force or manipulate. For those who are not yet following Jesus, know that before you are sent on mission, you are the mission—God is pursuing your heart. For those who are believers, the call is to live on mission in every sphere of life, to pray for the nations, to give generously, and to consider whether God is calling you to take a radical step of obedience. Some of you may feel a burning in your heart for the nations or for church planting—don’t ignore that call. Surrender is costly, but it is worth it, because our lives are not our own; we have been crucified with Christ, and now live for Him. Key Takeaways The Mission Is Greater Than Our Pursuits Marriage, career, parenting, and personal goals are not the mission themselves, but platforms for the mission. God gives us these gifts not as ends, but as means to make Jesus known. We must continually ask whether we are using our lives to accumulate comfort or to advance the gospel. [06:04] God’s Heart Is for All Nations The sending of the 72 in Luke 10 is a powerful reminder that God’s plan has always been global. The gospel is meant for every tribe, tongue, and nation, and the diversity of God’s kingdom displays His glory. Our church’s mission must reflect this heartbeat, praying and working to see the gospel reach the ends of the earth. [09:10] Prayer Is the Engine of Mission Jesus commands us to pray earnestly for laborers because the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Our prayers should be urgent, desperate, and specific—not just for our own needs, but for God’s glory among the nations. If our hearts are not moved to pray for the lost, we must ask God to ignite that fire within us. [14:07] Sent as Lambs, Confident in the Shepherd Being sent as lambs among wolves means embracing weakness, vulnerability, and dependence on God. Our protection and provision are found in the Shepherd, not in our own strength. This posture frees us to take risks for the kingdom, knowing that our confidence is in Christ’s care and not in our own ability to control outcomes. [23:48] Sermon Chapters [00:00] - Welcome [01:12] - Raising Radical Kids for God’s Mission [02:23] - Back to School Weekend: Serving Together [03:33] - Our Purpose: More Than Possessions and Promotions [04:13] - The Parable of Two Dogs: Mission vs. Existence [06:04] - The True Mission: Using All of Life for God’s Glory [06:43] - Jesus Sends Us on His Mission [07:20] - The Harvest Is Plentiful, Laborers Are Few [09:10] - God’s Global Heart: The 72 and the Nations [12:14] - Praying Earnestly for Laborers [17:44] - The Unreached and the Urgency of Mission [19:34] - Radical Steps: Mission Pipelines and Sacrifice [23:48] - Sent as Lambs Among Wolves: Trusting the Shepherd [28:09] - College Students on Mission: Peace and Kingdom [32:06] - Application: You Are the Mission [34:35] - Practical Steps: Prayer, Giving, and Going [36:27] - Calling Out the Called: Surrender and Sacrifice [38:16] - The Cost and Joy of Surrender ----------------------- Subscribe to the latest messages: http://bit.ly/2yV95Cv Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/mercyhillnc Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/mercyhillnc