Part 1 - Here Jerusalem

Dr. Tracie Hines · 2025-11-09T16:54:51.430Z

SERVICE NOTES Watch Service: https://youtu.be/NDcx4Y9-O7o Sermon Link: https://fayftbragg.manna.church/sermons/roc-2025-go-here-jerusalem-chris-fletcher/ Blog Post: https://faith.drtracie.com/post/go-part1 Service Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/181QRi7QPrHjirg7nt5_ej7VYcnMi9X2Xt6Esd0sU6IY/edit?usp=sharing ROC25: GO (Pt 1) | “Here - Jerusalem" Chris Fletcher November 6 & 9, 2025 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 (ESV) Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) Make Disciples. Baptize. Teach. Mann Church of Fayetteville, NC Stats... Outreaches: 916 Gospel Touches: 97,310 SERVE Team Members: 4,858 Salvations During Outreaches: 47 Salvations in Manna Church Services: 1,034 Church Service Breakdown and Devotional Date: November 6 & 9, 2025 Message Title: ROC25 – GO (Pt 1) | “Here – Jerusalem” Scripture 1 Scripture Reference: Acts 1:8 (ESV) Scripture Text 8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Meaning Jesus promises the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit so that His followers can be effective witnesses. The command starts “here” (Jerusalem) and moves outward, establishing a pattern: begin with those nearest to you, then expand regionally and globally. Scripture 2 Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) Scripture Text 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Meaning Known as the Great Commission, this passage gives three clear actions for Christ-followers: Make disciples – actively help people follow Jesus. Baptize – publicly identify new believers with the Triune God. Teach – train disciples to obey everything Jesus taught. Jesus grounds the mission in His universal authority and His abiding presence, assuring believers they are never alone as they go. Supporting Service Highlights • Theme summary: Make Disciples. Baptize. Teach. • Manna Church (Fayetteville, NC) impact metrics: – Outreaches: 916 – Gospel Touches: 97,310 – SERVE Team Members: 4,858 – Salvations During Outreaches: 47 – Salvations in Services: 1,034 These numbers illustrate how the church is already living out Acts 1:8 locally (“Jerusalem”) and setting a foundation to reach further. Overall Interpretation and Application The message “Here – Jerusalem” stresses that every believer’s first mission field is right where they live, work, and worship. Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:16-20 together form a blueprint: empowered by the Spirit, the church must start at home, intentionally disciple people, publicly affirm their faith through baptism, and keep teaching them toward full obedience. The local church’s outreach and salvation statistics show tangible fruit of obeying this mandate. Practical Steps for Believers Receive the Power – Seek daily filling of the Holy Spirit through prayer and dependence. Identify Your Jerusalem – List friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors you can influence this week. Share Your Story – Give a brief testimony of what Jesus has done for you; invite someone to church or a small group. Disciple Intentionally – Meet one-on-one or in a group to study Scripture, pray, and apply Jesus’ teachings. Celebrate Baptism – If you haven’t been baptized, schedule it; if you have, support others taking that step. Teach by Example – Model obedience in everyday life—generosity, integrity, service—so newer believers see faith in action. Pray for the Next Circle – After engaging “Jerusalem,” ask God where your “Judea, Samaria, and ends of the earth” might be—another part of town, a different culture, or an overseas mission trip. Summary: Empowered by the Spirit, start right where you are—make disciples, baptize them, and teach them to follow Jesus fully. When we obey locally, God multiplies impact globally.

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