REPRESENTING THE KINGDOM Main Text: Matthew 28:19–20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” 🔥 INTRODUCTION Week 1: Authority was given Week 2: Dominion was restored Week 3: Authority over darkness 👉 Now Week 4 answers the final question: “WHY were we given authority?” Because authority is not for position… 👉 It is for purpose God never gives authority just to impress people… 👉 He gives authority to expand His Kingdom 👑 1. YOU ARE AN AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM According to 2 Corinthians 5:20: “We are ambassadors for Christ…” 🔥 What is an Ambassador? An ambassador: Represents a king Speaks on behalf of a kingdom Carries authority of another nation 👉 This means: You don’t represent yourself You represent Heaven on earth 🪔 Powerful Truth: Wherever you go… 👉 The Kingdom goes with you In your home In your workplace In your city ⚔️ 2. AUTHORITY COMES WITH ASSIGNMENT Jesus said: 👉 “Go therefore…” That word “therefore” connects to authority 👉 Because you have authority—now GO 🔥 Truth: Authority without action becomes useless Many believers: Know the Word Feel anointed 👉 But they are not going anywhere 🪔 God is saying today: 👉 “Stop sitting—start going” 🌍 3. THE MISSION: EXPAND THE KINGDOM Jesus gave a clear assignment: 👉 “Make disciples of all nations” 🔥 This means: Win souls Teach truth Raise disciples Transform lives ⚠️ Important: You are not called just to attend church… 👉 You are called to build the Kingdom 👑 4. REPRESENT THE KING THROUGH YOUR LIFE An ambassador must reflect the king properly 🔥 This includes: 1. Your Character Integrity Humility Holiness 2. Your Words Speak life Speak truth Speak authority 3. Your Lifestyle Live what you preach Be an example 👉 You cannot represent Heaven… 👉 And live like the world ⚠️ 5. AUTHORITY WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY IS DANGEROUS God does not give authority without expecting maturity 🔥 Many want: Power Anointing Influence 👉 But they don’t want responsibility 🪔 Truth: If you misuse authority… 👉 You lose effectiveness 🔑 6. YOUR ENVIRONMENT SHOULD CHANGE BECAUSE OF YOU When a true Kingdom ambassador enters a place: 👉 Things shift Darkness decreases Peace increases Truth is established 🔥 Ask yourself: Is my home changing because of me? Is my workplace influenced by me? Are people seeing Christ in me? 🛡️ 7. YOU ARE SENT, NOT JUST SAVED Many believers think: “I am saved, that’s enough” But Jesus says: 👉 “GO” 🔥 Powerful Statement: You are not just a believer… 👉 You are a sent one 🪔 Just like Jesus was sent: 👉 You are sent into the world 🔥 ILLUSTRATION A light bulb does not shine for itself… 👉 It shines to remove darkness In the same way: 👉 You are not saved for yourself 👉 You are saved to impact others 🔑 PRACTICAL APPLICATION This week: 1. Be intentional Share the Gospel Encourage someone Pray for others 2. Represent Christ boldly Don’t hide your faith Stand firm in truth 3. Influence your environment Bring peace into chaos Speak life into situations 🙏 FINAL DECLARATION “Father, in the name of Jesus, I receive my assignment. I am an ambassador of the Kingdom. I will not stay silent. I will go where You send me. I will represent You with boldness. Use my life for Your glory. In Jesus’ name—Amen!” This is not the end of this series… 👉 This is the beginning of a movement Authority has been given Dominion has been restored Darkness has been defeated 👉 Now the Kingdom must expand 🔥 PROPHETIC “You will not remain ordinary… You will walk in authority… You will impact nations… You will expand the Kingdom of God!” REV Pastor Abel Michael