June 29, 2025
Live Sent
Pastor Ricky Smith

Sermon Notes

Mark 6:7-13
And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics. And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.

If we have been saved, we are sent.

I. Be Ready to Be Sent Together
II. Be Confident in His Provision
III. Be Prepared for Opposition
IV. Be Obedient to the Mission

Next Steps

• I turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
• I commit to go where Jesus sends me in obedience to the Gospel.
• I confess that I use excuses more than being obedient.

Deep Dive

1. Read John 1:11. How does Jesus’ rejection shape our expectations in sharing the gospel?
2. Read Acts 2:38 and Mark 1:15. Why is repentance central to gospel proclamation?
3. How does our church practically carry out Jesus’ mission of healing, truth-telling, and love?

Springboards

1. What mission trip have you experienced or considered?
2. Read 1 Corinthians 3:6. How does this verse shape how we evaluate ministry?
3. How can you celebrate gospel conversations even when you do not witness a significant decision?