Sermons by Founders Ministries The End of the Mandate | Tom Ascol
Apr 8, 2026
Tom Ascol, pastor and conference speaker focused on gospel recovery and church reformation. He centers on Matthew 28:18–20 and Jesus’ promise to be with believers. He traces God’s presence from the Old Testament to the risen Christ, explains the Spirit’s indwelling, and urges bold faith and perseverance amid trials.
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Resurrection Validates Mission Authority
- The resurrection validates Christ's authority and changes the disciples' task from impossible to assured.
- Ascol highlights the disciples' disbelief and Jesus' risen appearance as the basis for commissioning eleven men to reach all nations.
Remember Christ To Overcome Hesitation
- Remember who Christ is when tempted to shrink back from gospel responsibilities.
- Ascol cites 2 Timothy 2:8 and warns unbelief about Christ's identity causes hesitation in disciple-making.
Paul's Asia Crisis Drove Him To Rely On God
- Paul experienced an affliction in Asia that left him despairing and feeling sentenced to death.
- Ascol uses 2 Corinthians 1 to show that crisis drove Paul to rely on God who raises the dead and remember the risen Christ.