Sermons on Holistic Mission:

Impacting Our City--On Mission With Jesus (Part Iii)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 20, 2008

This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

What an exciting concept, to be on mission with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the creator of the universe. It is exciting to think that I can join Him in His work. Jesus is on a mission. Jesus mission in life is to influence people to have a life changing encounter with God. He came to bring people into a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For New Missional Initiatives -- Acts 11: 19-26

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 7, 2011

Do you long to be able to share your faith with others but have great difficulty doing so? It might surprise you that even Apostles such as Peter, James and John had some difficulties with cross-cultural communication. What is the way forward for a Chu

A CALL FOR NEW MISSIONAL INITIATIVES -- Acts 11: 19-26 INTRO Yesterday -- the first Saturday in August -- is reckoned to be the happiest day of the year. To be even more specific: 7pm is the happiest moment of the happiest day of the year. The statistics are based on a study of more than 9,000 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It…

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 1, 2015

Our mission, should we choose to accept it, is to proclaim the good news of the kingdom to our world today. That does not mean that we have to seek an active role in ministry. We are all given gifts from God to use in our mission.

Today, we are celebrating two special occasions in the life of our Diocese-Mission Sunday, and Anglican Church Women Sunday. Rev. Judy is celebrating Missions Sunday with another church in our Diocese this morning, as she has been asked to explain to that congregation what her role as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Mission Of Jesus: Seeking And Saving The Lost Luke 19:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024

Luke 19:10 encapsulates Jesus divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach and heal but ultimately to seek and save the lost.

The Mission of Jesus: Seeking and Saving the Lost Luke 19:10 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound declaration made by Jesus in Luke 19:10, which encapsulates His divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Matthew 18:11-14, Luke 15:1-7, John 3:16, Ephesians 1:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Manger To The Mission. A Christmas-To-New-Years Message Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 26, 2025

The Christ we celebrate at Christmas is the King who calls us forward into a transformed life. As the new year dawns, GOD invites His people to move from celebration to consecration - abandoning what no longer aligns with His purposes to step into the new season of obedience, renewal, and mission.

2025.12.28.Sermon Notes. From the Manger to the Mission. A Christmas-to-New-Year Message William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1, Acts 1:8, John 20:21 KEY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It: Patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2024

THE BIBLE SAYS WE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE. Are we demanding instant gratification and bypassing the role of patience. Why has patience become a dirty word in our society?

YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT… PATIENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson.) YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT --- WALK IN PATIENCE. *PATIENCE: to be calm, gentle, no tantrums, ability to endure difficult times, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3, Romans 12:12, Hebrews 10:36, John 13:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Practice Missional Living: Turning Worship Into Witness And Community Into Commission Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025

Jesus didn’t say, “Attend Me.” He said, “Follow Me.” He didn’t say, “Build Me a monument.” He said, “Make disciples.” Missional living is the natural result of authentic faith. It’s what happens when the Church stops simply doing religion and starts living out the mission of Christ.

Sermon 4: Practice Missional Living Turning Worship into Witness and Community into Commission Key Texts: • Matthew 28:18–20 • John 20:21 • 2 Corinthians 5:18–20 • Matthew 5:13–16 • Romans 10:13–15 Introduction: From Gathered to Sent The Church is not just a place where we come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:21, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Matthew 5:13-16, Romans 10:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reading The Map / Visualizing The Goal Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 25, 2008

The 10 characteristics of a God-honoring church, based on a look at the first century church of Acts 2.

INTRO>We’ve all heard the little saying (show the actions with hands locked together, fingers entwined upside down) ...This is the church, here is the steeple; open it up (wiggling fingers) and see all the people.” However, that is NOT the way it really is...this way is actually upside down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Promise

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2017

This is a sermon but realistically it is more of a framework that could be used for a FP service in your church. FP is giving to missions on a weekly/monthly basis that makes giving above tithes more systematic and keeps missions in the forefront.

Please open your Bibles to Romans 10:9-15 which we will read in a few minutes. (You can insert your own intro here. this is what I used) [Ten days ago when our guest speakers were here for our Faith Promise service things got mixed up and we ended up not making the presentation for Faith Promise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15, Isaiah 52:7, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Everyone Going Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 22, 2023

The last commission of Jesus must be the first mission of the church.

EVERYONE Going Matthew 28:16-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2023 Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion For A Lost And Dying World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 12, 2012

This missions sermon challenges believers to give to missions out of compassion for souls.

Compassion for a Lost and Dying World Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 12, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Shout If From The Mountaintop

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Missions Sermon

MISSIONS SERMON Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 I’ll Shout It From the Mountaintop Introduction: A British writer named Derek Ratcliffe recently analyzed our television viewing habits. He spoke of "the mindless, shallow hedonism that seems to be the way our society is heading: a restless search for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2013

What Christians and the church is doing to solve the problem of lust is not enough. This sermon (Pt. 1) deals with the problem holistically through individual responsibility and a proper view of sex in marriage. Next week: the church's role.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 1) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 2, 2013 TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” NOTE: A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Foreshadows Jesus

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

The person and mission of Jesus the Messiah was foreshadowed centuries before in the person and mission of Joseph.

13th Sunday in Trinity Genesis 43:1-5, 11-16, 26-34, Hebrews 13:1-21 "Joseph Foreshadows Jesus" The parallels between Jesus and Joseph have been cataloged many, many times by innumerable Bible teachers over the centuries. Jesus, like Joseph, grew up in a home where "his brothers did not believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fly High - Acts Part 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas

Fly High – Acts part 12 On The Lighter Side of Life: See e-mail power point from Blair’s. Thesis: How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas. Scripture Text: Acts 13:13 - 14:7 13From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational