Sermons on Johns Mission:

The Call Series

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Jan 5, 2013

You may not be called to a foreign land, but you must be ready to move a moments' notice when the Spirit call.

'The Call' pt.1 from the sermon series 'Lessons From Macedonia' Acts 16:6-11 Maybe God won't call you to a foreign land, but wherever or whatever He calls you to, you must be ready to respond. Even though Paul and his fellow laborers were deeply entrenched in the work and will of the Lord, they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Poor Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This message focuses on the mission of Jesus Christ: proclaiming the Good News for the Poor.

For the Poor Isaiah 61 How many of you have seen the Mission Impossible movies? Age check! How many of you remember the original TV series airing on Saturday nights. It ran from 1966 to 1973. There is one line which defined that series and it was, “Your mission, if you should choose to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Obadiah - Do Something Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 23, 2014

Everyone’s not expected to fly overseas and devote their lives to the poor and needy. Everyone is expected, though, to do everything in their power to help those who are called to do that.

Obadiah - Who is my Brother On Saint Patrick’s Day 2013, two people got in a fight in a Boston subway. After a heated argument, a woman gets up and starts brutally punching a man in the face. The other riders on the subway did nothing -- they just sat in their seats and watched. Many of them ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elements Of A Fruitful Ministry Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009

In this sermon we look at how to have a fruitful personal ministry through the words of Paul in Colossians 1:24-29

Paul’s Elements of a Fruitful Ministry “How to Glorify Christ in our lives” Colossians 1:24-29 October 11, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and review: In Colossians 1:15-19 the apostle Paul showed us the preeminence of the God/Man Jesus Christ! In Colossians 1:19-22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Missionary Heart -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 15, 2009

By examining Paul’s heart, we see the heart of a missionary.

Scripture Today we continue and come to our penultimate study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 16:1-24: 1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, 2that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing To Receive God's Will

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 16, 2011

It's hard to find God's will because it's hard to do God's will. While seeking God's will you are being prepared to succeed in it.

Preparing to Receive Gods Will Romans 12:1-2 Jan 9th, 2011 Every Christian should be occupied with finding the will of God. They should be obsessed with finding the will of God. If only finding our way into God’s will was as easy as turning on a GPS. Finding our way geographically is so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Mustard Seed; Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2019

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time; 27th Sunday, Cycle C

A businessman had to travel to a meeting and invited his wife to come with him. She was excited about the trip until she learned her husband was going to be flown to the meeting in a small plane. She said, “Honey, I’ve decided not to go … I am not going on a little-bitty plane.” Her husband ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Ethos #6 Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Worship is a spiritual action that connects a person to God through praise, submission, and trust.

I’d like to ask you a very personal question, why do you come to worship every Sunday morning? Have you ever really thought about why you get up, get dressed, rush around and come to this retro building? If we polled the room, the responses are as numerous as the people here. The churchie answer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Providence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2020

With our limited sight and insight, we trust in the One who has foresight and foreknowledge. We trust in God's providence.

Hello all. Hope that everyone is keeping well, physically and spiritually. • Let’s honour the Lord together, faithfully, as we gather each week to worship Him, to read His Word and hear from Him. • So let’s commit this time to God in prayer. We are blessed, Lord to be able to come before You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 22, 2021

In the midst of a rumour accusing Paul falsely, we see him doing what he can to preserve the unity of the church and mission of the church. This is the heart of a servant of God.

Read Acts 21:15-26. LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, and to be faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us with your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26, Romans 14:1-4, Galatians 2:15-16, Galatians 3:23-25, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 - The First Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 22, 2020

This is the 1st of 31 Sermons on the Book of Jonah, where I've compared The Church at large with Jonah

Introduction We are all aware that the story of Jonah as recorded in the Bible is a true story of an account that took place in history and one that cannot be disputed. But what I’d like to do in these 31 devotions, is compare the story of Jonah as recorded in the book of Jonah, with The Church ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparation For Power Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018

The church is waiting on the Holy Spirit

Lessons From The Early Church Preparation For Power Acts 1:12-26 Last week we started in a series called “Lessons From The Early Church” Jesus had told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem and that they would be receiving the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. God and Christ had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spies, Lies And A Harlot Saved! Series

Contributed by Todd Martin on Dec 23, 2018

Part 2 of Joshua

Spies, Lies and a Harlot saved! Welcome back to our series from the break thru book of Joshua where we learn to pursue the promises of God that He has for us. This is a new book that I’ve never preached from before but am finding it a powerful encouragement and I hope you do too! Last week was ...read more

Sheep & Harvesting

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2017

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church?

Intro What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Purpose Let’s look at some farm lessons that apply directly to the local church. Plan Let’s look at two agricultural metaphors for the church’s work in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Matthew 9:35-36 Shepherdless Sheep In Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Catholic Et Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2016

whenever Catholic theology gives an answer, it usually has the word “et” in it. There is always an add-on, an essential “and.”

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost 2016 The parable usually called “the Pharisee and the Publican” could just as easily be called “Self-delusion and self-understanding.” But let’s understand that Jesus told this parable to Pharisees, who trusted in themselves that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic