Sermons by Patrick Rossel

Sermons by Patrick Rossel

The Glorious Nature of the Church

God has chosen the Church to be His people in the world. He has bestowed on them a special status and made them to be a set apart people. He has done this out of His own kindness and mercy through the gospel. The Church is to glorify him through worship and tell of His goodness to the world as a result of His kindness and mercy toward them in Christ. A people who were once not a people are now the people of God because of the Cross.

Four Aspects of Christ’s Commission to Make Disciples

The mission of the Church is to make disciples. Therefore, that is our purpose as individuals who comprise the church. Making disciples is based on the worship of the living God and His authority. Making disciples assumes we are disciples ourselves believing in the risen Christ and trusting in the gospel. It demands that we share the gospel with others, baptize converts, and teach them to obey the commands of Christ. We are not left to do this in our own strength but promised that Jesus will accompany us til the end of the age.

The Lord’s Comprehensive Care of His Sheep

The Lord’s care of His sheep is comprehensive. He cares for His sheep in every way possible. He cares for them physically and spiritually. He comforts and protects His sheep. He receives them and blesses them both now and for eternity