Sermons on Apostolic Mission:

What’s It All About? 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Earlier, we saw that many folks are like King Solomon, who had so much the world has to offer but was miserable.

Illus: They remind me of the couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. When the festivities were over, the woman turned to her husband and said, • "We've been miserable for 50 years • We've fought every day • We've disagreed on nearly everything • And I am convinced ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Everything But The Main Thing

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever met and talked with a rich man? Warren Buffett is one of the richest men in the world today.

Over the years, many believe that Warren Buffett has emerged as the greatest investor in American history. For example, if you had invested $10,000 in “Berkshire Hathaway” when he took control in 1965, your holdings would be worth more than $50 million today. However, being the second-richest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Filling The Longing Heart

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022

People carry deep longings in their hearts. Only Jesus can fill those longings. We must tell longing people about Jesus.

Here is this woman. She shows up at the village well at the sixth hour. That’s noon, the hottest part of the day. The other women came that morning, when it was cooler. But she couldn’t come then. She didn’t want to see them. Really, she didn’t want them to see her. It would be too painful. Why? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

While We Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 23, 2022

Jesus is preparing to ascend back into Heaven to sit down at the right hand of God. But before He leaves, He commands and commissions His men to reach the world with the Gospel, the Good News that Jesus saves. He tells them to wait for the Promise of the Father, which is the Holy Ghost!

Acts 1:1-8 While We Wait April 24, 2022 Luke inscribes in his gospel account and also in his historical account of the Acts of the Apostles to the dignitary Theophilus our Lord’s last meeting with His disciples while He was here on earth. He is preparing to ascend back into Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The House Not Made With Hands

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 15, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 33

November 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 13:1-8; Hebrews 10:11-14 The House Not Made with Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Hebrews 10:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Here Am I, Send Me Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Sep 2, 2014

"Here am I, Send me"

Dangerous Prayers Part 8, by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are continuing our series called Dangerous Prayers. It's interesting, I didn't know there was a book by that title, Dangerous Prayers, until we started preaching this series. And then the pastor that wrote the book saw us hashtagging ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cause Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 24, 2016

The Church is called by Christ to be ON a mission. There is one reason that underlies the entirety of the mission--the crowds. This message explores the reasons Jesus called the Church to be on a mission.

We began Mission: Possible last week with a serious look at the call for the church, in general, and disciples in particular to be ON a mission from God. It isn’t enough to see ourselves as being IN missions, but rather on a continuing mission. To be sure, being engaged in mission work is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of Hunger Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled

The Beauty of Hunger Matthew 5:6 1st Secret: Poverty is beautiful. 2nd Secret: Brokenness brings healing. 3rd Secret: Selflessness is rewarding. Righteousness? a. Conformity to God’s law b. Moral or personal piety c. Making things right d. Being right e. Holiness 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Beauty of Poverty Matthew 5:3 The Sermon on the Mount: a new way of viewing how one has a right relationship with God. blessed=makarious (Greek)=supremely happy. OUR secrets keep us from discovering THE secrets Jesus is revealing about how to gain supreme happiness. Secret #1: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest: 'may All The Peoples Praise You'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 26, 2021

'May All The Peoples Praise You'  Psalm 67 sermon by  Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • “Watson, come here! I want to see you!” • With these famous words, • Alexander Graham Bell catapulted himself into historic notoriety, • Bell was the inventor ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

¡jesús Nunca Te Dejará De Seguir!

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 17, 2020

La discriminación y la división nos enferman y enferman a la iglesia. Hoy, Jesús, salvador de la humanidad, nos invita a cada uno de nosotros a involucrarnos allí donde sufre la humanidad.

¡Jesús nunca te dejará de seguir! Isaías 56:1, Isaías 56:6-7, Romanos 11:13-15, Romanos 11:29-32, Mateo 15:21-28. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Permítanme comenzar la reflexión de este domingo citando un artículo. “ Un caso de ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Marks Of The Messenger (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

The “HOW” of our message gives validity to the “WHAT” of our message.

Marks Of The Messenger Part 2 Acts 14:1-28 This week I watched an interview of a mom who's son was one of the servicemen who was killed in the tragic shooting here in our home town. She experienced what no serviceman's family wants to experience: the arrival of a death notification officer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God has called every believer to proclaim the REVOLUTIONARY message; to see lives turned over, one HEART at a time!

Turning The World Upside Down Acts 17:1-15 When I was in seminary, I took several preaching classes where students were required to write and preach sermons in class. One of those classes was "Expositional preaching." In this particular class there were several projects I had to do, one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

No matter how far into the future we go, Christ’s MISSION for the church will remain UNCHANGED!

Back To The Future Acts 28:1-31 Chili & Caroling; Next Sunday service. I'll be preaching a message I've entitled "Back to the Future." Watch this! That future is now in the past. We reached that movie date a little less than 2 months ago. It was called "Back To The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 13, 2016

Missions, Togetherness, The Gospel

A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-8 (p. 818) October 16, 2016 Introduction: During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ