Sermons on Apostolic Mission:

Spirit Of God Descends On Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores living a life of holiness out of adoration for Jesus, understanding our spiritual struggles, sacred mission, and the support we have in Christ.

Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, eager to seek and savor the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here not as mere individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Jesus Baptizes, Holy Spirit

Born For This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the profound humility of Jesus Christ, His divine manifestation, and His sacrificial mission for humanity's redemption as depicted in Philippians 2:8.

Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather today in this sacred space, we find ourselves in the company of fellow travelers, each of us on a quest to better understand the divine mystery of God's love. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to receive the wisdom that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

No One Knows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's timing, staying alert in faith, and fulfilling our God-given mission, as guided by Mark 13:24-37.

Good morning, my dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, breaking bread in fellowship and worship. We have a wonderful opportunity today to engage with God's word, to let it speak to us, to let it shape us and mold us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on Mark 13:24-37. “But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Mystery, Timing

God's Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores believing without seeing, becoming messengers of peace, and bearing the mission of spreading God's word, inspired by Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, to stand together on the solid rock of our faith, and to open the pages of God's Word together. It is a privilege, indeed, to be in the house of the Lord, where we can find comfort, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: The Sending

Captivating Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus Came To Rescue You. He cares about more than what you have done. He cares about what has been done to, said to, and said about you. Not just forgiveness but healing, redemption and restoration is available too.

ILLUST> In the movie Shall We Dance, John Clark is middle aged Chicago estate lawyer who loves his family and his wife Beverly but their combined hectic lives and schedules have left him feeling unfulfilled and empty. Like we talked about last week he is a man who has lost heart. So he decides ...read more

The Larger Story Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus Came To Rescue You. He cares about more than what you have done. He cares about what has been done to, said to, and said about you. Not just forgiveness but healing, redemption and restoration is available too.

ILLUST> In the movie Patch Adams, Patch is a medical student with a huge heart for people and a dream to be able to offer health care to the less fortunate in society. So he rallies some others around him and begins to chase his dream. Then tragedy strikes; his girlfriend is murdered by one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17

Caminando En La Unidad

Contributed by Jose Favela on Jul 20, 2012

Una de la cosa que necesitqamos como Iglesia es caminar en unidad,. Es el Mayor testimonio que podemos dar como hijos de Dios y discipulos del Señor Jesucristo. Les invito a que miremos como el apostol Pablo nos invita a caminar en la vocacion a la cual f

La insistencia sobre credos y asuntos doctrinales es la primera razón de que la familia de Dios esté tan dividida. La creencia que la unidad puede ser alcanzada y debe ser lograda a través del consenso, es responsable de la barbaridad de la inquisición. ¿Cómo unos pueden contender por justicia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2020

In his salutation, Paul presents the dual resources of Grace & Peace through 1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Eph.1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Eph.1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Eph. 1:2b).

Ephesians 1:1-2 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus) [2]Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) If there is a common factor of many quarantined in their homes during this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other

Work Hard Serving Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Prejudice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2020

God is always at work…and sometimes we get to see it. When we don’t see it…remember God is always at work.

We made a quick road trip to Virginia last weekend to see two of our daughters and sons-in-law…and three of our grandchildren. Here’s a picture of us decorating pumpkins with them. And here’s a picture of our grandson Dean with his pumpkin. Dean lives in Davenport (we join Biff and Robin Rollins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33, Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 3:6, Mark 7:18-19, 1 Timothy 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Storytellers Of The Lost Scroll

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019

"Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your presence" Five real stories of how it might be fulfilled in our presence

He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Priority

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Jesus’ great priority was to proclaim the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. When we pray the words that Jesus taught us: “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” that is when we align our priority in life with his great priority.

[Sermon preached on 21 January 2018, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Do you ever feel busy? Do you ever feel that you have more to do than you manage to get done? Do you ever feel that your day, your week, your month, or your year is too short? — I certainly do. Or do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Story 29: A Peculiar Partnership Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 19, 2014

God selects unusual people with whom to partner in his work -- Saul of Tarsus and US!

1. [During one of those "teachable moments," a young mother asked her son why they should be quiet in church. The boy replied, "Because so many people are sleeping." Ouch! 2. On behalf of myself and all preachers who may have driven you to sleep in a sermon, please accept my apology. You see, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Leads Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2021

God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect purposes.

Last Sunday, someone told me they saw me run a red light earlier in the week. Apparently, he was driving behind me and witnessed my traffic transgression. I didn’t really know what to say so I deflected and mumbled something about how people drive too fast today. Before I went to bed that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism As A Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Evangelism is not just an event or a scheduled outreach; it is a lifestyle. Many believers think of evangelism as something they do occasionally, but God’s desire is that it becomes part of our daily lives.

EVANGELISM AS A LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 "For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more... I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God