Sermons on A Global Invitation:

Overcoming Pandemic Grief

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 8, 2021

This sermon addresses the grief we are all experiencing - especially during the global pandemic. It looks at the raising of Lazarus in John 11

Title: “A new lease on life – or eternal life.” Subject: How can we handle grief in a healthy/gospel-centric way? Complement: By allowing Christ’s resurrection to speak hope into our grief. Preaching idea: “a new lease on life – or a new life!" Purpose: to offer a gospel perspective on ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Alive, Now What? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024

This sermon explores harnessing the Holy Spirit's power, healing our communities, and honoring the Great Commission to be God's witnesses globally.

Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather here today, let us bask in the warmth of our shared faith, the love of our Savior, and the fellowship of our community. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to grow, to learn, to be challenged, and to be changed. As we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Topics: Power, Commission

Barbecue, The Banquet And The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 23, 2004

That all are invited to the Wedding Banquet, to the Feast, but will you accept the invitation and dress for the wedding?

Have you seen the commercial that asks, ”What’s America cooking up for Dinner?” (of course beef). This commercial superimposes an American idea that our favorite meal is beef. (Not arguing against it, and those connected with the beef industry would certainly applaud this commercial). Like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Are You Bringing?

Contributed by Troy Richards on Aug 14, 2007

The difference between information and invitation, a call to get people to invite others to church.

WHO ARE YOU BRINGING? - MARK 16:15 -what’s happening next week? [Back To School Bash] -why are we having the Bash next week? -it’s not because it’s fun. Hey, I like to have fun, but I would much rather have one of you have a party and me show up there. We could all have fun at your house. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Methodist

Be Still And Know — Psalm 46 Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 10, 2025

God invites us to trust him in this Psalm.

Bible Study: “Be Still and Know” — Psalm 46 Duration: 45 minutes Tone: Exegetical + pastoral formation Goal: To help participants rest in God’s unshakable presence amid personal and global turmoil. I. Opening (3–4 min) Invite everyone to take a breath and silently name one thing in their week ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come To The Cross

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 15, 2016

An invitation to come to the cross should be ore than just an invitation to take something away. This is an invitation o bring something, when you come.

Come to the Cross 2 Corinthians 5:21 PLAY Video following the offertory prayer I want to invite you to come to the cross this morning and consider what the death of Jesus means for you, and for your world. If you accept my invitation to come to the cross this morning, I don’t want you to come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The King We Are All Waiting For Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 3, 2025

This psalm is a royal prayer for the perfect king, giving us a beautiful picture of the justice, compassion, and global peace that will be perfectly fulfilled in the reign of King Jesus.

Introduction: The Search for a Good Leader Good morning. We all have a deep, built-in longing for good leadership. We see it every election cycle, we feel it in our communities, and we desire it in our nation. Here in the Philippines, the cry for leaders who are truly just, wise, and compassionate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2007

Jesus invites Himself to Zaccheus’ home just like He invites Himself into our lives. He simply wants us to respond to His invitation.

-“Guess whose coming to dinner” is a famous movie -It is #99 on the American Film Institutes top 100 films of the last 100 years -It has a star-studded cast with Sidney Poitier, Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy -It is about a young African-American doctor who meets a young Caucasian woman and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 4, 2023

Disciples are expected to be prepared spiritually, globally and personally to meet the Lord. Being more watchful of personal life is important. He is Coming!

Holy Week Series Matthew 24:1-8: Be a Prepared Disciple Introduction: Matthew 24 has a Prophecy related to the destruction of the Temple and the destruction of the world orders; natural calamities as foretold by Jesus Christ. The Disciples were asked to be prepared to meet any eventuality in life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Embracing The Call To World Evangelism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to actively live out the Great Commission, supporting missionary work and understanding the global impact of sharing the Gospel.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of worship and fellowship. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We come together as a family, united under the banner of Christ's love, bound by the cords of His grace, and driven by the mission He has entrusted to us. We stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: World Evangelism

God Is Gracious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of God's grace, its transformative impact on our lives, and our response to this divine, global gift.

Beloved friends and cherished family in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with gratitude and a spirit filled with awe. We are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of God's boundless love and unmerited favor. Today, we are called to reflect, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6

Topics: Grace

Choose Ye This Day

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 25, 2002

Why do we give an invitation? Here are three reasons...Three invitations really.

A man stepped up to the first tee to begin his round of golf. He teed up the ball, took a mighty swing and missed the ball, but hit a rather large ant hill; ants, parts of ants, turf and dirt scattered everywhere. He swung again, missed the ball again, making thousands more ant widows and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Lord Of The Marriage Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

John shows us the Lord of the Marriage, invite him to the wedding and invite him to the marriage.

Jesus Lord of the Marriage Supper JN 2:1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, "They have no more wine." JN 2:4 "Dear woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Can You Find God's Presence?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2011

You have been given an invitation to enter into God's Presence. Will you accept the invitation?

February 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Subject: God’s Presence Title: Where Can You Find God’s Presence? Open your bibles to Hebrews 10. While you are turning there I want to share a personal story with you. In May of 1988 on the last day of school, Charlotte and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rules For Farming, Work, Rest, Worship, And Cooking (Exodus 23:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 17, 2022

Animals, servants, and the land need a break. Don't come before God empty-handed. When you celebrate harvest, celebrate God.

Today, we work our way through Exodus 23:10-19. This is another one of those passages where we will find ourselves being pulled in lots of different directions. God sort of hops around, from one topic to another. And we will have to do our best to hop with him, and keep up. Part of me wonders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19, Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 25:18-22, Exodus 31:15-17, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:18, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)