Sermons on Great Commission And Omission:

A Commission Of Compassion

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2020

A wake-up call to the Church.

A COMMISSION OF COMPASSION. Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8. The first thing we notice as we look at this introduction to what has been styled ‘The Little Commission’ (as distinct from the better known ‘Great Commission’ of Matthew 28:18-20) is that all true Christian mission is based in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua Commission

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Joshua Commission. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Joshua chapter 1 verses 1-16. Ill: George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. • One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. • "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Peters Commission.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 25, 2003

The prerequisite for service is our love for Jesus.

Peters commission. John 21:15 -- 22. 09/24/03 The last time we were together, we talked about the great catch of fish. Some of the disciples had been out fishing all night and caught nothing. As they were coming to shore, they saw a man standing on the shore. The man asked if they caught any ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Commission Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

What this passage of Isaiah’s commission is intended to teach us is that God is in control.

Isaiah 6:8-13 Isaiah’s Commission 11/26/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction review Isaiah’s atonement the strangest call Text Verse 8 starts off with a positive call and response: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commissioned To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2019

Having taught the disciples to pray that the Father would send forth laborers into the harvest, Jesus commissioned them to serve in the harvest, essential using them as an answer to their prayers.

Commissioned to Serve Matthew 10: 5-8 Today I want to begin a series focused on Jesus sending the twelve out to labor in ministry. Up until this point, Jesus had ministered alone. Granted, the disciples were continually with Him, and crowds were normally around, but these were all observers or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Commission.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2023

As sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16).

THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:1-42. Jesus spoke of a plenteous harvest, ripe for the picking. ‘Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest’ (Matthew 9:37-38). Immediately after this saying, Jesus commissioned His disciples. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Commissioning Of The Apostles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2024

Acts 1:6-8 shows us that the mission that Jesus gave his apostles began with his commissioning of them.

Introduction Luke wrote two books. The first book is called The Gospel According to Luke. His second book is usually called The Acts of the Apostles. The two books together are part one and part two of the same story of Jesus. Luke said in Acts 1:1, “In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Commission Of The Ascension Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 11, 2013

Before ascending into heaven, Jesus instructs us to preach forgiveness and the remission of sins to the whole world!

The ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven! It is something we believe in! We affirm this belief as part of “The apostles’ creed” as well as the “Nicene Creed.” We state in the Nicene Creed, “He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Free Methodist

Commissioned And Empowered Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2008

Jesus commissioned his disciples to be his witnesses and make disciples to the ends of the earth. To fulfill this awesome calling God gave the church the Holy Spirit. This is who we are.

Acts 1:6-11, 2:1-4 “Commissioned and Empowered INTRODUCTION What comes to you mind, when you think of the word, “church.” Some people might imagine white clapboard buildings sitting on the prairie, or pot luck dinners with Jell-o. Other people might remember Sunday School Christmas Pageants, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Different Kinds Of Sins"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004

This message deals with the different kinds of sins ... the sin of COMMISSION, the sin of OMISSION ... the sin of DISPOSITION.

“Different Kinds Of Sin” INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we’re going to talk about SIN … always an interesting topic … one that we all know a lot about … from personal experience. When we talk about sin, there are 2 things that we find: • Man makes so little of it. • God makes so much of it. Man JOKES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Commissioned

Contributed by Ramona Oliver on Feb 2, 2015

How to be a disciple of Christ!

You Are Commissioned Matthew 10:1-8 Matthew 10:1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commissioned For Missions

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022

Commissioning Service: This message explores a significant ministry, as it looks at the "missionary call." To be discussed is the role played by God, and also the commitment required of the home church in the missionary’s support.

During the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, Winston Churchill said of the brave men of the Royal Air Force, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” A similar statement could be made concerning the missionaries from our churches. Compared to the larger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration And Commission

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

Jesus restores individual lives and them gives them the ministry of restoration. In fact- this is His plan: the restoration of the whole world. Three stories of individual restoration and then a step back to look at the big picture of global restoration

Restoration and commission Luke 7:36-50 1) A sinful woman 1.1 Differences in gospels 1.1.1 all contain conflict 1.1.2 Jn & Mt= over extravagance 1.2 Big problem! "If Jesus knew!" Problem of Roman Occupation Temple/freedom being taken 1.2.1 Sadducees: Problem solved by collaboration! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioning Service Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah's Commission Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013

If we keep our focus firmly on God and on bringing glory to him; we will see him move in power; we will tremble at his presence; and we will love his world with a heavy heart beat.

Sermon by Heather Cetrangolo There are moments in life that make us quake. There are moments that make us tremble on the inside … and sometimes we tremble on the outside. We tremble when we’re nervous, when we’re afraid, when we’re overwhelmed by emotion, and sometimes when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican