Matthew 09:35-38 – Here Am I, Send Me – audio

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Text: Matthew 9:35-38

Introduction

A. There is a great need for gospel preachers in our world today.

B. There is also a great need for teachers, song leaders, encouragers, and the like.

C. Are you willing to do what the Lord calls you to do?

Body

I. Jesus needs us!

A. Christ is the head of the church, which is His body; we are members of that body (Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18).

1) Every single part of the body is needed (1 Corinthians 12:12ff.).

2) Thus, in Christ dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily, and we are complete in Him (Colossians 2:9-10).

B. As Jesus was sent into the world, so He sends us out!

1) God sent Christ into the world to save it (John 3:16-17; Luke 9:56).

2) Jesus sent out the apostles (John 20:21; 17:18-19; Matthew 28:18-20).

3) They were sent out to preach (Mark 3:14-19).

4) They were not of the world, but were chosen out of the world (John 15:19).

5) After the apostles did their duty, the rest is up to us!

II. We need to go to work for the Lord!

A. Paul went where he was sent (Acts 9:15-16).

B. Jonah did not go where God sent him at first, but later did (Jonah 1:1-3).

C. The Lord asked, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Isaiah replied, “Here am I! Send me (Isaiah 6:8).”

Conclusion

A. The Lord is sending us!

B. Are we ready to go?

C. Here we are, send us!