Sermons on Holistic Mission:

On T.a.r.g.e.t.

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

In this sermon, I discuss our mission and a practical plan for staying on target.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a truck driver who was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. 1. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. 2. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. 3. Later that day the first truck driver got his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Your Heart Where Your Money Is

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

The Apostle Paul demonstrated the essence of a missionary heart and challenges us to have the same.

We are coming to the last words of the Apostle Paul, and we get a glimpse of the missionary heart of this great Apostle. The problem with many American Christians, and perhaps some of you in this room, is that to you, Christianity is just such a personal thing; you don’t ever want to share ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

“Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Live The Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2011

If we want to see people come to Christ we need to be able to walk the talk. And that may mean SACRAFICIAL LIVING (no I didn’t saying GIVING!)

I Thessalonians 2 :7-13 Story: In his book, The Life God Blesses, Gordon Macdonald describes his encounter with a black South African, a high-ranking member of the African National Congress. He was profoundly impressed by the man’s understanding of African history and politics and his insight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

Philippians As A Missionary Church

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 17, 2011

PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH

PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH Philippians 1:3-7 Introduction: PHILIPPI Historical Background The name of the city of Philippi was originally Krinides (lit. springs). It stood about 10 miles inland from the Aegean Sea in the Roman province of Macedonia. In 356 B.C. Philip II, king of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Christ - Let The River Flow 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

Let the river of life flow through you and produce a light to shine to the world.

2011.11.13.Missions Sunday Version 2. Sharing Christ - Let the River Flow William Akehurst HSWC Romans 1:16-20 UNASHAMED I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. The just shall live (eternally) by faith. COMMANDED to go into all the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Way Vs The American Way Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

The church in North America is dying. Oh, I know it doesn’t look like it when you see all the mega churches popping up with their multi-million dollar facilities, and hey, we have six churches in this little town, but the number of Christians is decreasin

The church in North America is dying. Oh, I know it doesn’t look like it when you see all the mega churches popping up with their multi-million dollar facilities, and hey, we have six churches in this little town, but the number of Christians is decreasing, not increasing every year on this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

A Great Commission Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012

A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

“A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Required Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 11, 2012

It is always good to be reminded of what the Lord has called us to do. What is our mission and how does Hickory Creek accomplish this mission? How are we doing at it and what can each of us as individuals do to be part of the body of Christ called to ac

On a Mission from God - Sacrifice Required Mark 12:41-44; 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Series intro Slide “We’re on a mission from God” Blues Brothers If you grew up when I did, you remember those words from the movie, “The Blues Brothers.” John Belushi’s character, Jake Blues, was in a church service with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2009

This sermon examines the phrase "as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." John 20:21

Have you ever struggled with a task that stretched your limits? Jesus gave Christians a task that will stretch your faith. However, the task is also inspiring. This task is outlined in John 20:19-22. “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amazing Harvest

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 10, 2008

God is a generous seed sower.

Lectionary 15 A Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 This morning our Gospel reading presents to us one of the better known parables of Jesus that we have come to know as “The Parable of the Sower.” Now in Matthews Gospel, “The Parable of the Sower” actually stands as the first parable in a whole series of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

As we look at his life we will see that there were no less than four times that he came to a decision point for change and growth – which is the way it works. We don’t grow steadily through life. In fact we are more like climbers...

UNSTOPPABLE Following Jesus July 13 Growing Means Changing 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Revelation 21:5 The Model T OPEN: Back in 1912, Ford Motor Co. had a production manager named William Knudsen - considered one of the best in his field. Knudsen became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:55-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

You may never get the kind of recognition or applause that you might like or that you see others getting for doing the same kind of work. But Jesus tells us in the Sermon on the Mount that the Father sees what is done in secret.

UNSTOPPABLE: Serving Others July 20 Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Values determine who we are. I remember being taught the importance of values when someone – I really don’t remember who – told me about a young man who joined the marines where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

What did this church do to capture people’s hearts and attention? The first thing they did was that they could not keep their mouths shut about this man Jesus. In fact, the word “Christian” was coined at Antioch because these people could not keep quiet a

UNSTOPPABLE Reaching Our World July 27 The Church that Captures the Heart of the Community Welcoming Worshiping Growing Serving Reaching How would you answer this phrase, "I like church, but...?" Over time, what have been those "buts" in your life? When I was young, for me it was that the service ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Across The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2009

Why are missions so important?

OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son, who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ