Sermons on Global Missions:

Every Member A Missionary

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 6, 2006

God uses even the "quiet" types to introduce people to Jesus. (Adapted from WELS 2006 Mission Fest Sermon)

On May 30th, 2004, terrorists in Iraq kidnapped a Korean named Kim Sun Il. Kim had been working for a year with a South Korean firm that supplied goods to the U.S. Army, an opportunity he used as a means of gaining entrance into the country so that he could do what he really had come to do: serve ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Simply Church

Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003

Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

'meeting The World.' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006

Here we have the fifth in the series of firm foundations ’Meeting the world’ loooking at Christian basics this one focuses on mission.

Meeting the world is mission. Col. 4;2-6. Have you ever picked up one of those children’s books where’s Wally? Where you have to find Wally in amongst the crowds.... As Christians we can be a little bit like Wally so difficult to find in the world in which God has put us! Making little impact on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Don't We Witness?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007

Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 10, 2004

Jesus’ ongoing mission, which will be fully accomplished, is to restore us to the Father. Last in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/10/2004 It was December 1997, the Christmas season, when a fire started in the home of Luzaida Cuevas. She made it to safety, but she was not able to rescue her 10-day-old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Witness To The Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002

When the light of God works within us, the darkness outside cannot have any influence on our mission of goodness.

Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

Battle Dress Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2009

God’s armour is complete; his servant is fully protected and equipped to fulfil the mission to stand firm against the enemy.

EPHESIANS 6:13-18 BATTLE DRESS “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Driving Under The Influence

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2010

Energy and passion in worship are fine, but they must push us toward authentic living and toward dedicated mission, else they will be destructive.

I could not help noticing this car that morning. It was a tiny little car, one of those that looks like a sardine can on wheels. The rust spots and the dents suggested that it had survived more than its share of bumps and bruises. But that was not all that made me notice this little puddle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making Disciples

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 2, 2010

This is the heart of the believer's mission. The author uses scriptures and his own story to make this important reality into something practical and reachable.

MAKING DISCIPLES Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 1, 2010 Over the last few Sundays, we have focused on the difficulties, the trials, the heartbreaking things that come into people’s lives. We have explored ways to get through these things, and to do so without losing our faith, and even without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Bryan Finley on Oct 30, 2012

The key to unlocking & accessing the supernatural ministry of Jesus is understanding the kingdom of God. Get the overview of God's design & our mission.

I love the culture of Hope Chapel. We are group of people who can be serious about God’s business but never take ourselves too seriously.No one around here claims to be better than someone else. I’ve said this before, but its worth saying again, the word that sums us up is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Conflict In Galilee: The Controversial Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013

Explains why Jesus' initial ministry in Galilee as riddled with conflict & controversy. Explains the "Messianic Ministry"-&-Mission then (and NOW!).

“Conflict in Galilee: A Controversial Christ” Mark 2:1-3:6 OPENING VIDEO: “Jesus Intro” The church of today has tried everything imaginable to try to portray Jesus in a positive light; to present her Lord as a gentle and nice-kind-of-guy, who is accessible and accepting of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

An Acts 29 Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Use Of The Excuse

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

Moses tried to excuse himself from God's mission at the burning bush. Can you relate to the excuses he offered?

The Use of the Excuse – Exodus 3:1-4:17 This story about Moses and his conversation with God at the burning bush (that wasn’t really burning) offers some insights into how we relate to God like Moses, when we offer excuses for why we can’t serve Him as His Word tells us to. Look ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Start Here - How Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2011

With a Home Mission emphasis - this message speaks to how we can follow Christ’s instructions to begin "IN JERUSALEM"

Start Here (Pt 1) Acts 1:8 * As an SBC church, we are now partnering with the North American Mission board in an emphasis we call “The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.” This emphasis bears the name of a godly woman named “Annie Walker Armstrong” and the receipts from this offering go to missions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist