Sermons on Commission:

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

FEBRUARY 4th, 2024.

Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 A). WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES. Isaiah 40:21-31. When Isaiah was first commissioned (Isaiah 6:8-9), he saw the LORD ‘high and lifted up’ (Isaiah 6:1). Now at his second commissioning (Isaiah 40:6), he sees the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Christians will pray for those who are lost in sin, but they usually do nothing more than pray. They are either afraid, or they don’t want to make an effort. Jesus had those who prayed unto Him take an active role in assisting Lazarus.

In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gave His disciples and all believers the Great Commission, in which He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Way It Should Be

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2003

With the end of the age at hand, Peter gives us important steps to take for the Church to be ready for the return of Christ.

IN REGARDS TO TODAY’S MODERN CHURCH, EUGENE PETERSON, IN HIS BOOK "A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION" WRITES, “IT IS NOT DIFFICULT IN OUR WORLD TO GET A PERSON INTERESTED IN THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL; IT IS TERRIFICALLY DIFFICULT TO SUSTAIN THE INTEREST. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE MAKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Elders Are Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Elders Are Important Acts 15:1-29 Quality leadership is best seen in the plurality of godly servants

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

P.u.s.h.

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

Pray Until Something Happens!

Sermon.988 See Parable.014, 016 “P.U.S.H” Luke 18:1-14 Notice that this passage of scripture is two separate parables which are connected by a major theme. Jesus told many parables that illustrate the principles that prayer is an obligation and a privilege that should be practiced with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Lost

Contributed by Brent Williams on May 16, 2002

What does it mean to be lost? How Lost is Lost? Lost enough that Jesus gave up heaven to be a man. Lost Enough that Jesus stayed on the Cross!

What does it mean to be Lost? Luke 19:1-10 I. A Seeking Soul A. Zacchaeus was a seeking soul Zacchaeus was a tax collector Sinner among sinners Rome handpicked the worse Jew to collect taxes from their own people, therefore, other Jews despised him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You In The New Year?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 6, 2006

God’s pressence is the answer to our identity in the New Year

Who are you in the New Year? New Years 2006 Exodus 3:1-15 Matthew 28:18-20 The Children stayed in the service, so I began the sermon by reading "You Are Special" by Max Lucado to the children The Story – Joseph has brought his family into Egypt, they are given the Land of Goshen to raise ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: *other

Romans Study Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 5, 2007

Look at Chapter 1 of Romans

Romans is the “Constitution of Christianity” Romans is the “Constitution of Christianity” Doctrinal Section – Chapters 1-8 National Section – Chapters 9-11 Practical Section – Chapters 12-16 Doctrinal Section 1. Introduction – Theme – God’s Righteousness 2. Sin 3. Salvation 4. Sanctification Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing "Harvest Eyes"

Contributed by Randy Chestnut on Apr 20, 2005

A message to challenge American Christians to change the way we see our country (USA), our church and ourselves.

We have all had the experience of reading our Bible and having a verse, a phrase or even a word leap off the page and grab our spirit. When that happens, the Lord is obviously trying to tell us something. Recently, I have had that experience while studying, John 4. In verse 4, we read “But He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon helps Christians realize that we have received God’s blessings in order to share the Gospel with the world.

“BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING” Gen. 12:1-3 INTRO – So often, our prayers are full of requests for God to bless us – our families, our nation, our churches, our community, our economy, etc. Nothing wrong with that. Prayer of Jabez – “O that you would bless me indeed…” And God does bless us. Last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A New Testament Believer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2010

What does it mean to be a New Testament believer? Most, sit in Church every week with their mouths closed, maybe, maintaining a facade of respectability. Moreover, that might be our problem, most think and act as though praise and worship is about coming

Text: Psalm 150:1-6 Becoming a New Testament Believer Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heaven! 2 Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! 3 Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! 4 Praise him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eight Marks Of False Prophets And Teachers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 18, 2009

In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction.

Eight Marks of a False Prophet or Teacher (2 Peter 2:1-12) "In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction." (2 Pet 2:1) We live in a day when there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons To Be Learned

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 12, 2008

Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find bett

Lessons to be Learned 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist