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The Gospel Cannot Be Stopped | Matthew 28: 16-20 | Oshkosh | July 26, 2026
This sermon, "The Gospel Cannot Be Stopped," concludes the Gospel of Matthew by emphasizing that the resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response and launches the ongoing mission of the Church. Contrasting the religious leaders, who attempted to suppress the truth of the empty tomb through deception, with the disciples, who encountered the risen Christ and were commissioned to proclaim Him, the message argues that the resurrection is an unstoppable reality that no human effort can overcome. Because Jesus has all authority, believers are called to move beyond merely believing in the resurrection to actively making disciples of all nations through evangelism, baptism, teaching, and intentional discipleship. The sermon stresses that every Christian—not just pastors or missionaries—has a role in advancing the gospel, building relationships that help others follow Christ, and continuing the mission that has been passed from generation to generation. It concludes with the encouragement that believers do not carry out this mission alone, but with the authority, presence, and power of the risen Jesus, whose promise to be with His people ensures that the gospel will continue to spread until He returns.
