Sermon Central
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The Missional Church
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 6, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. We Are Sent And The Sender Lesson 1
Contributed on Apr 6, 2026
Missions isn’t going or getting, or giving, it is knowing what God wants us to do, and going because He sent us.
A. OLD WORDS AND NEW WORDS • SAVED = Conversion, to lead someone to Christ, i.e., soul winning • WITNESS = share what Christ has done for me, i.e., testimony • CHURCH GROWTH = the results of evangelism Internal Growth = spiritual External Growth = members Transfer Growth = join church Biological ...read more
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2. Thy Kingdom Come Lesson 2
Contributed on Apr 6, 2026
We must be the message (our words) and do the mission (serve).
A. WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD? The message of Jesus; “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 4:17). Jesus talked much about the kingdom, i.e., over 50 times. 1. The Kingdom of God is a political rule on earth, i.e., America is a Christian nation. 2. The Kingdom of God would drive ...read more
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3. The Church Is Jesus Lesson 3
Contributed on Apr 6, 2026
We all minister.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have examined ...read more
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4. Into Another Culture Lesson 4
Contributed on Apr 6, 2026
We must follow eternal principles to reach people in every culture.
A. WHAT IS CULTURE? 1. What does “world” mean? People. “For God so loved the world that he sent” (John 3:16, ELT). 2. What does “world” mean? Culture or the system by which people live. “Do not love the world or the things that belong to the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the ...read more
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5. Why We Are Sent Lesson 5
Contributed on Apr 6, 2026
The church cannot be the church until it is willing to sacrifice for Christ.
A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. What was great about this church? a. Christ-centered. “For me, living is Christ” (Phil. 1:21, CSB). b. Partners with Paul. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you . . . because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” (1:3, 5, ...read more