Sermons on Commissioning Service:

Who Is Your Master

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 30, 2016

What does it take to be a servant of God?

July 31, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Romans 6:16-18 Subject: Being a Servant of God Title: Who is Your Master? Last week we began a series on Servanthood. In our culture today the concept of being a servant is really looked down upon. For one thing, the word “servant” is interpreted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serve Others, Serve Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025

True greatness is found in serving others with everyday acts of kindness, recognizing and loving Jesus in the overlooked and ordinary people around us.

Some of the most breathtaking moments with Jesus arrive in ordinary clothes. A paper cup of water handed to a weary worker. A brown-bag sandwich shared on a bench. A text sent at midnight that says, “I’m here.” He has a way of walking into our Mondays and Market Streets, our waiting rooms and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Topics: Intentional Service, Service, Intentionality

The Almighty Jesus Commissions Us To Go With Water And Word

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 4, 2020

The Great Commission is a wonderful thing to be involved in.

6.7.20 Matthew 28:16–20 16 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshipped him, but some hesitated because they were uncertain. 18 Jesus approached and spoke to them saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Pulling The Roots Of Racism And Discrimination To Fulfill The Great Commission

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 16, 2020

In all their colors, shapes, sizes, languages, and ages, human beings are amazing - and related to one another!

I am a people watcher. The way people interact with each other, how they show various emotions, and appropriate the uniqueness of cultural differences, have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. All human beings have more in common with each other than they think. When the Triune God said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Called, Cleansed, And Commissioned

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

The deeper the cleansing, the deeper we hear the Lord’s calling and commission to labor for the salvation of souls.

They fished at night because they did not have nylon nets back then; they used thick linen nets which the fish can see during the day, so they fished at night; but they caught nothing. Ask: Where is the hinderance, Lord? When Jesus does for us what we can’t do for ourselves by removing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Believers Commissioned For Missions - A Changing Church For Changing Times.

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 24, 2022

Taking the gospel to the end of the world required the Church to change. Each of us has the opportunity to change and grow until our very last breath. Every living thing must change to survive and fulfill its purpose.

Sermon – Believers Commissioned for Missions Scripture Lesson Acts 13:1-4 “Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas, and Saul. 2 One day as these men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, Acts 1:4-8, Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Pays Temple Tax Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 15:The Great Commission - Jesus Pays the Temple Tax.

The Great Commission Part 15 – Jesus Pays Temple Tax Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” April 20th – Walker Spriggs April 27th – Deacon Kurt Ulman May 4th – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Bible Church

The Disciples Argue About Who Is The Greatest Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 18:The Great Commission - Who is the greatest among the disciples...they argue as Jesus listened.

The Great Commission Part 18 – Who is Greatest? Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 11th – Lori Ulman May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Bible Church

Satan's World

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 3, 2025

Covers from Satan's world to The Great Commission

SATAN’S WORLD By: C. Mason Davis I like to start each message with a little “wake-me-up” story. A few minutes before the church service started, the congregants were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Two Things God Needs Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 18, 2009

What does God need from each and every Christian. Really nothing at all, but God is gracious enough to allow us to be his helpers in the Great Commission. So what two things are we too give.

Two Things God Needs Matthew 28:18-20 Intro The Great Commission is a New Testament statement of God’s great eternal plan of redemption. It has always been his purpose and always will be. Jesus issued the proclamation: “All authority is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” This authority is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unyielding Dedication: A Call To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

A discussion on the significance of unwavering commitment in serving the Lord.

Today, I want to share a message with you about the importance of working for the Lord. Throughout history, God has found various ways to communicate His message to His people. From speaking directly to individuals like Adam and Noah, to using animals and angels, God has always made sure His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Topics: Dedication, Service

The Calling.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 19, 2024

Remember this, “What the caterpillar calls the end, God calls a butterfly." Ephesians 4:1MSG In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel.

The Calling. Ephesians 4:1-16NIV Ephesians 1-3, Are all about sovereignty and grace. These 3 chapters are the foundations of our faith. Ephesians 1-3, teach that we are blessed with every spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth In Advertising

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 26, 2005

Unlike modern promoters of goods and services, who shade the truth, Jesus’ commissioning of his disciples was candid and complete -- with both warnings and promises.

Truth in Advertising Ps. 89:1-18, Micah 7:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, Matt. 10:34-42 Some years ago there was a film about a group of crazy people – I think that was the title of the film: Crazy People – in which a group of patients in a mental institution began to write advertising. As I recall, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Establishes His Authority Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 25:The Great Commission - Jesus establishes His authority and sets things straight.

The Great Commission Part 25 – Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Marriage Feast Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 29th – Lori Ulman July 6th – Lynnette ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Speaks To Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 23:The Great Commission - Jesus speaks to Zacchaeus

The Great Commission Part 22 – Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 15th – Deacon Kurt Ulman June 22nd – Grace Steadman June ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church