As we prepare for Vacation Bible School and a season of outreach, this sermon challenges us to refocus on the mission Jesus gave His followers—to go and make disciples. In The Mission Starts Here, Matthew Balentine reminds us that mission work isn’t just for foreign fields—it’s a calling that begins in our own community, with our neighbors, our friends, and the families who walk through our church doors.

Drawing from the Great Commission, Matthew explores the doubts we often feel about sharing our faith and offers encouragement for overcoming fear by trusting in Jesus’ authority and His constant presence. This message is both a personal call and a church-wide invitation to see everyday opportunities as God-appointed moments to share the gospel.

Whether you’re nervous about evangelism or just needing a fresh reminder of your purpose, this lesson will inspire you to live the mission—boldly, faithfully, and right where you are. Because the mission doesn’t start somewhere else…

The mission starts here.