In a culture increasingly hostile to the Gospel and a church often content with comfort, many believers struggle to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission with passion and purpose. In the series “On Mission,” Pastor Philip De Courcy returns to foundational evangelism texts to reignite our calling as witnesses and equip every believer for effective Gospel ministry.

Diving into Acts 1:1-8 and Matthew 9:35-38, Pastor Philip exposes the powerful motivations that fueled the early church’s explosive growth despite persecution and opposition. Through careful exposition, he unveils seven compelling reasons that should move every Christian to action: Providence—God’s sovereignty in salvation removes fear; Plight—humanity’s desperate condition compels urgent action; Purpose—embracing our calling as witnesses gives direction; Praise—pursuing God’s glory among nations becomes our driving passion; Presence—the Holy Spirit’s power eliminates excuses; Persuasion—deep Gospel convictions create compelling witness; and Prophecy—anticipating Christ’s return motivates immediate obedience.

The series begins where all effective evangelism must start—on our knees. Before we speak to people about God, we must speak to God about people. Pastor Philip demonstrates from Jesus’ ministry how prayer is evangelism’s foundation, teaching us to pray for circumstances, courage, commonality, cover, clarity, and converts by name.

“On Mission” challenges the false dichotomy between being evangelical in belief and evangelistic in behavior, transforming the church from reservoirs of pure water into active pipelines carrying life-giving truth to our communities. If you’ve never shared your faith or struggle with evangelistic apathy, this series will turn your understanding of the Great Commission from duty to delight.