Sermons on focus on mission: showing 1-15 of 67,024

Focus On Your Mission Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will guide believers on focusing on their mission to reach out to those who do not know Christ, emphasizing that they are not alone in this journey as God walks with them.

Church, I’m so excited to be with you once again today, as we close out this series all about our “Focus.” We have hit on many different places of focus. In preparation for this message, I felt like we should end this series talking about one of the most important facets of our faith and our focus: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Mission Focus, Active Faith, World Outreach

Sermon Series: Focus

The Effective Christian Walk

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 6, 2005

Keeping Focus on the Mission

1. QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT • Quench means to: “extinguish” or “suppress” “to cool” • In our soul the Holy Spirit is represented by fire • Quenching the Spirit takes place when we do not allow the fullness of the Spirit in our lives • How do we quench the Spirit? a. Being out of the will of God b. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah On A Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2010

To be like Jesus we have to be completely dedicated to our mission.

A Messiah on a Mission Text: Matt. 16:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: “[Most people] act as if they were simply dropped down in creation and have to entertain [them] selves until [they] die. But we [Christians] were sent into the world by God, just as Jesus was. Each of us has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2019

Jesus was focused on his mission. He urges us to be focused on God's kingdom in our lives, too.

June 30, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:51-62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Eyes on the Prize Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A farmer was teaching his young son how to plow. As his son sat in the tractor seat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On Your Mission Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God wants us to focus on His mission of reaching out to others with His love and the message of Christ. We are all called to play a part in this mission, and God promises to be with us every step of the way.

Today we're gonna talk about our mission. And no, I'm not talking about a secret spy mission, although that would be cool. I'm talking about God's mission for us. And guess what? It's not just for pastors or church leaders. It's for all of us. So, let's get fired up about reaching out to those who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Divine Purpose, Spiritual Service, Missionary Work, Faithful Obedience

Focus

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

If we focus on the things around us and lose our focus in the matters that are really important, we may lose our souls, as well.

We are going to be addressing a subject that is unscriptural, in name, but spiritually relevant in every other way. A. Though the word, “focus” does not appear in the Bible...........the practice of focusing certainly does. 1. We, as Christians.....must stay in focus. a. satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon – Maintaining A Mission-Minded Focus Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2023

Maintaining a mission-minded focus means resolving inner conflict quickly and openly by showing concern for all and valuing all, but also by delegating authority to others that leads to unity. A model for kingdom building!

Sermon – Maintaining a Mission-Minded Focus Scripture Lesson: Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Acts 4:34-35, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Eyes On The Enemy

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

We must never lose focus on the mission we are called to

" EYES ON THE ENEMY " JUDGES 7:1-7 ONE OF THE THINGS THAT HAS ALWAYS INSPIRED ME ABOUT MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST, IS THE FACT THAT HE DOESN’T JUDGE ME BY MY FAILURES, HE DOESN’T JUDGE ME BY MY PAST AND HE DOESN’T JUDGE ME BY THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I MIGHT BE FACING. WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mission - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Peter could only do the impossible as long as he focused on Jesus instead of on his surroundings.

As sometimes happens, this sermon took a turn I had not expected once I really got into it. Not a very big one, mind you, but I would up focusing on the gospel lesson instead of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. I do like, when I can, to tie the three lessons together, and these three seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Matthew 19:21-26, Galatians 1:11-24, Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah's Focus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2011

We need to focus on our mission the same way that Jesus did.

A Messiah's Focus Text: Matt. 20:17-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote from the movie Hoosiers "Forget about the crowds, the size of the school, their fancy uniforms, and remember what got you here, focus on the fundamentals we have gone over time and time again, and most importantly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Stayed The Course Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 24, 2023

In today's segment from the Gospel of Mark, we witness how Jesus handled the popularity of the crowd and how He moved away from the crowd in order to appoint the twelve apostles. As we watch Jesus stay the course, we learn how to focus on the mission of making disciples.

A. You all are very familiar with the Beatles. Right? 1. By 1966, the Beatles had become international stars and had achieved unprecedented levels of critical and commercial success. 2. Their popularity caused John Lennon, the 26 year-old member of the Beatles to tell a London reporter: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connected, Like It Or Not

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009

Baptist Heritage Sunday: broad as we are, we can stay together if we live out our understanding of soul competence and if we focus on missions and evangelism.

I want to introduce you to the least exclusive club in the world. A club so open that anybody can get in, whether they qualify or not, although the club says it has high standards for membership. It is a club so broad in its social standings that it has included the lowest of the low and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Outward Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 17, 2014

Paul has addressed our personal lives, church life, family life. These are introverted concerns, about us and those we are close to. As he concludes his letter, he wants to make sure we also transition to an extroverted focus.

Developing the Outward Focus (Colossians 4:2-6) 1. I have my taxes all done. I am one of those persons who gets stressed up by paper work and red tape, so I found it stressful just preparing my stuff for the tax preparer. So I have to tell an IRS joke. 2. The pastor got a call form the IRS. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Focus Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Salvation, sharing Jesus, Our mission

THE FOCUS OF OUR FAITH Acts 4: 12, 13 (p773) April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you remember what we’ve been sharing the last couple of weeks together is that the resurrection of Jesus has become the foundational belief for the church. Although Jesus indeed died on the cross, God raised Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ