Sermons on Great Commissioning:

"Our Mandate" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2015

Christ's call to be a disciple who makes disciples is a mandate given by our Lord.

We have looked to Matthew 28:18-20 to learn how being a disciple who makes disciples is our mission as the people of God. Today, I want us to consider how being a disciple who makes disciples is a mandate given to each of us by our Savior. The dictionary defines “mandate” as: “an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened At Pentecost Exactly?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 19, 2013

Everone focuses on the day of Pentecost, but have you every looked at the background all the way from Genesis 1?

Before I start the sermon, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for inviting me to preach here today. As you know, I am the worship leader at St Oswald’s in Maybole; I am also their Eucharist assistant, Server and General Dogs body as required. Most people know me as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Delta Force Christians - Be One

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

We've seen many improvements in modern day Christianity in the past twenty years, but it still seems like overall Christians in our day and age struggle with Bible knowledge, putting theory into practice, and taking effective action against problems of the times.

We've seen many improvements in modern day Christianity in the past twenty years, but it still seems like overall Christians in our day and age struggle with Bible knowledge, putting theory into practice, and taking effective action against problems of the times. Many Christians today in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

16 The Futile Effort Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 5, 2020

This is the 16th of 31 devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah.' This devotion is about the futile effort of the sailors to row through the tempest.

# 16 – The Futile Effort Jonah 1:13 – “Nevertheless the men rowed hard to return to land, but they could not, for the sea continued to grow more tempestuous against them.” Nevertheless The word, ‘nevertheless,’ gives us a glimpse that they are going to pursue something other than what Jonah had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:13, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unescapable Prison Series

Contributed by Marilyn Dela Cruz on Jul 27, 2019

We will study First the CONDITION of THE LOST SOUL who is trapped inside the 'UNESCAPABLE PRISON.'

My Family in CHRIST, (FIC) THREE Characters in today's Message. I. THE LOST SOUL II. THE ANOINTED ONE III. THE SOUL WINNER We will study First the CONDITION of THE LOST SOUL who is trapped inside the PPP 'UNESCAPABLE PRISON.' OR HINDI MATATAKASANG KULUNGAN. LETS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Walking On Water

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 30, 2020

God has a great story He wants us to join.

Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-33 The phrase “Walking on Water” has become a proverb. It is spoken of someone who seems to prevail against all odds. It is to do the impossible. This goes back to Jesus himself. It is impossible for a human to walk on water by natural means. There are preacher jokes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 28:16-20, John 6:1-15, Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Church Going Forward

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Aug 16, 2025

In this message I wanted to encourage our church about going and going for the Lord.

Our Church Matthew 16:13-18 Intro. The church was God’s idea, not man’s. He said HE would build it. - It is the Lord that builds the church Psa. 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: - A church built by programs and schemes will not last. - A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 14:23, Hebrews 10:25, Psalm 29:2, Acts 2:47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 27, 2025

While the mission will one day be fulfilled, we must live on mission today because God’s global purpose remains unfinished.

The Mission Fulfilled Revelation 7:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill October 25-26, 2025 It’s so powerful to hear God’s Word read in multiple languages, isn’t it? The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John while he was exiled on the island of Patmos during a time of extreme persecution. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Obey God’s Command Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

Today we are going to explore a powerful truth about our calling as followers of Christ - our lives should be marked by obedience to God’s commands rather than pursuing our own desires or worldly aspirations.

Go! And Obey God’s Command Introduction Today we are going to explore a powerful truth about our calling as followers of Christ. Dean Inserra once said, "Christian, God doesn’t have a ‘dream’ for you. God has a command for you. To be part of His mission." This statement aligns perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Luke 19:10, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reconciliation, Abstain From Adultery - The Commands Of Jesus - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 25, 2022

In this teaching, Dr. Vorce continues his series on the "Commands of Jesus" by addressing the topics of Reconciliation and Adultery. What does Jesus say about these topics and how can we apply His teachings to our lives?

MATTHEW 28:18-20 I. BE RECONCILED – MATTHEW 5:23-26 Reconciliation – The restoration of friendly relations; The action of making one view or belief compatible with another; harmonization. A. Prioritize the “Rebuilding of Relationships.” 1. Your flesh wants to lash out, but retaliation takes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:23-26, Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You On The Way Or In The Way?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2022

Early Jewish Christians referred to themselves as "The Way," which some have surmised comes from the book of Isaiah, where it was prophesied, "prepare the way of the Lord" (Isaiah 40:3).

"The Way" is how Jesus referred to Himself, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6 ESV). Throughout the book of Acts, people who were followers of Jesus were not called Christians but considered "a sect of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 18:24-28, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:18, John 8:31, 1 John 4:19, John 13:34-35, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 7:15-20, Galatians 5:22-23, Revelation 3:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shake It Off

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 13, 2015

We need to examine our own life and see how much baggage we have, to see what hinders us from fulfilling the great commission! Because sometimes the stuff we acquire in this life can become very distracting!!

Matthew 10:9-15-Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts, 10 nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food. 11 Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. 12 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Principles Of The Little Commission

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2014

In the immediate context of this first mission of the disciples, Jesus laid out some basic principles.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:24-39. This is part of the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42) - the sending of the twelve disciples to seek out none other than ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’ (Matthew 10:6). Since the ‘Great Commission’ (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Commission And The Feeding Of The 5000.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2022

Jesus sends His disciples on a mission. Herod wants to see Jesus. The disciples return, and rest. Jesus teaches the crowd. And feeds them!

THE LITTLE COMMISSION AND THE FEEDING OF THE 5000. Luke 9:1-17. I). Jesus sends His disciples on a mission (Luke 9:1-6). LUKE 9:1-2. We see that the empowering of the twelve included those things which Jesus had been doing: casting out devils, curing diseases, preaching the kingdom of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational