The Great Commission 5.17.26 8 am Worship
May 17, 2026 • Pastor Brian Ward
This sermon explores Jesus' final words in the Gospel of Matthew, where He commissions His disciples to go into the world as lights. The message emphasizes the significance of mountaintop experiences throughout Matthew's Gospel, tracing seven key mountains from temptation to the Great Commission. These mountains represent transformative moments that lead believers back to intimate connection with God, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden. The sermon addresses the reality of doubt even among faithful followers and calls Christians to be witnesses who share God's love personally and sacrificially with the world, not as a burden but as something that restores our souls and offers hope.