Brian Smith - January 18, 2026
Magnify Christ. Multiply Disciples. Wherever We Go. | Matthew 28:18–20

In this message, we introduce and explain Wildwood Church’s new mission statement: Magnify Christ. Multiply Disciples. Wherever we go. Rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20), this sermon clarifies how Scripture shapes the mission of the Church and the role every believer plays in Christ’s work. We explore Christ’s authority, the advance of the gospel through ordinary faithfulness, and what it looks like to live on mission—locally and globally—under the lordship of Jesus. You’ll hear: Why the glory of Christ among all peoples is our driving vision How the Great Commission applies to every believer What it means to magnify Christ through loving obedience How disciples are multiplied as God gives the growth Why “wherever we go” captures a life of readiness and faithfulness This message lays the biblical foundation for who we are, why we exist, and how we intend to live as a church in the Quad Cities and among the nations.