Sermons on Apostolic Mission:

Rescue

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 28, 2009

The Messengers & ❶. Where They Went ❷·. Why They Went ❸. What They Went to Do

In one of Charlie Chaplin’s great silent films, he plays a prisoner being transported to jail, but his boat has been shipwrecked. We pick up Chaplin is sitting on a beach looking at the clasp around his leg attaching him to a ball and chain. The whole film shows him relating to this ball and chain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Abused And Used But Not Used Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010

We must determine that the children with whom we are surrounded are God’s gift and God’s assignment for us, no matter how difficult or inconvenient they are.

I received a letter the other day from someone very close to me. His letter was written hurriedly, because I had written him asking some questions. He felt he needed to answer those right away. He had a conviction he wanted me to hear immediately. I had asked him if he was going to leave his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pray: Prayer, Relationships, And Acts Of Kindness For Yahweh’s Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 5, 2010

Jesus sent them out in teams for a purpose. From this outreach mission we can adopt principles of Prayer, Relationships and Acts of Kindness for Yahweh’s Kingdom. Conveniently that forms an acronym: PRAY.

Have you ever wished that you could live your life in a protective bubble – a life full of everything good, with all of the bad stuff removed? I know that I certainly have – and I look forward to, and long for, the Day when God will transform forever the world as we know it. The wonderful future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Unpredictable Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2010

This story illustrates three of the possible attitudes of people that encounter Christ. 1. There are those who run from him 2. There are those who tell him to go away and 3. There are those who embrace him, those whom Jesus heals and who then go ou

Rotherby 20-06-2010 I wonder, when you heard our Gospel reading read this morning if you like me focussed initially on the destruction of the pigs in this story. I wonder if you asked the question Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming The Stuck Places Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

How the occurance of stopped or stuck places can shape your life.

Overcoming the Stuck Places Acts 20:22-27, 21:27-33 We all encounter “stopping places”, places where the obstacles are so huge that they stop our forward progress in life. Often these become “stuck places”, places where we never get moving again. In today’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ipray Series

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Sep 13, 2010

The iMission is for all of us to carry out. We are all to Pray, Give, & Go.

iMission - (Part 1) “iPray” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: This morning we start a new 3 week series called the iMission. Why iMission? “I” is not for the internet as some of you are thinking…. because the church is made up of who? People… the “I” is for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the final message from the series "Close Encounters". This is also a good message for a World Missions emphasis. The outline is 1-Isaiah's Upward Look, 2-)Isaiah's Inward Look, and 3-)Isaiah's Outward Look.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 16 – THE PROPHET ISAIAH This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series, entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS and we’ve been talking about the lives of some of the greatest in the Word of God and seeing how they have had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And it’s been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministering To Hispanic Catholics Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2010

Xenophobia destroyed the Jews in Nazi Germany; we must not let it stand in the way of our mission.

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross–August 9, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses Here at the beginning of August, the Church gives us feasts that are pointed reminders that Jesus, who predicted His own assassination, was not the last Christian martyr, only the first. I’ve often commented at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:22-28

Denomination: Catholic

We “must Needs Go”

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 10, 2010

There is a need for missionaries to go reach the lost with the gospel.

I. The Great Missionary - Jesus A. His Identity - God who came to man! 1. The Creator came down for the creation! Col 1:16 2. The Son came down-1Jo 4:9 B. His Weariness 1. The Weariness of the Work (constant pressure from the pharisees) 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Perspective From Prison Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009

Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Life-Transforming Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 7, 2009

God has called us to be missionary Christians – to share the Gospel (Good News) with everyone we meet. The Gospel has the power to transform their lives.

SUPERNATURAL #14: THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL KEY TEXT: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). REVIEW PART ONE: MAPS • In Acts 13, the Lord called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Best Plan To Save Man Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We need a real Savior! We need someone who can fix people! We need someone who can change hearts! We need someone who can give hope and encouragement that there is a better way to live and there is power to help us live that way. Jesus is the only plan th

The Best Plan to Save Man Romans 10:13 - 21 Intro: During this election year we have heard and will hear a lot of flowery words on how this person or that person has come up with an amazing plan to save our economy, to secure our borders, to fix our healthcare system, to reduce poverty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fulfillment From Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

1 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-I—John 21:15-22 Attention: Poor Bill Jones In a coastal church one Sunday morning, a bespectacled minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones, having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Least Of These Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on charity and missions designed to allow time to introduce a missionary to give a short presentation.

An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was ball, tomato head." Suspecting that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Commissioned To Go!

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Nov 5, 2012

Jesus will answer three very important questions in this scripture regarding our commission as Christians.

Intro • We are all sinners that do not deserve salvation yet God, in His mercy, provided a way that we can be saved. • By Jesus coming to this Earth, living a sinless life, and dying on the cross He paid the ultimate penalty for our sins and the sins of all mankind. • Three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist