Sermons on Limited Commission:

The Mysteries Of God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2001

Six mysteries about God’s ways and God’s character that lead us to worship.

People love to solve mysteries. Whether it’s figuring out a John Grisham novel or solving a complicated riddle, people love to try to figure out mysteries. Lots of people enjoy the TV show "Unsolved Mysteries" hosted by Robert Stack. "Unsolved Mysteries" was one of the first internet interactive TV ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Hope Seems Gone Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Despair makes hope seem an empty dream as we snap awake to reality and we begin to believe the lie, “there's no way out.”...Our lesson today is one of “how” and “what”. “How” can I move from a spirit of despair to a life of hope?

DARE TO BELIEVE – “When Hope Seems Gone” Jonah 2:1-10 This picture (person sitting against a wall, very dark room, small light in the window) is, to me, a powerful image of despair. It creates a sense of aloneness where an overwhelming gloom settles into your spirit and there's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reaching The World Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Addresses the basics of evangelism.

Reaching the World By: Pastor Kent Wise Introduction The primary text for developing my theological perspective on Evangelism is found in the Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20. 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer-Care-Share: Kick-Off Sunday Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 16, 2006

#1 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

This is a very special day! This is a very unique day! A special day @ Father’s House. A special day here in Cedar Rapids. A special day for all of us in Christ. A special day for Jesus. So what makes this day so very special & unique? Let me answer that question by starting with God’s Word. The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 13, 2009

The 1) COMPASSION 2) TERROR 3) JOY 4) WORSHIP & 5)HOPE of the Resurrection

This week has seen some tremendous devastation. At least 1,500 have been injured and tens of thousands left homeless in Italy’s deadliest quake in nearly 30 years. One official said between 10,000 and 15,000 buildings were damaged by the earthquake. By Friday morning the death toll from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Other

Evangelizing Our Community

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020

As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different.

As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different. Last year God began to sharpen our focus on evangelism and we ended the year in a big way— By the grace of God we began to lay the foundations for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Theology Of Ministry Final Paper

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 10, 2025

Erskine Theological Seminary DR 901Z Theological Foundations for Ministry, May 8, 2023

This paper expresses my mature theology of ministry. It will make use of my previous papers on ministry, leadership, and integrity. I will explain how I view my ministry in light of the challenges of the contemporary Church and Culture. I will answer the following questions: What is the task of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Vineyard

After The Chores Are Done

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 16, 2004

Chores are what are done around the house, the work is in the fields. See the difference in this message.

AFTER THE CHORES ARE DONE Text: Acts 1:1-8 I know it seems as if we have been here before. But this is a passage worth the revisit. The Great Commission is given, and Jesus ascends. We have heard this time and time again. But as we get into the Word today hopefully we will receive yet another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fall Of King Saul

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001

The fall of King Saul could happen to us all.

INTRO: AMALEK & AMALEKITES The Amalekites were an ancient wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek <Gen. 36:12,16; 1 Chr. 1:36>. They roamed widely throughout the territory which was later later settled by the people of Israel. The primary region of the Amalekites was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride & Prejudice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

Peter came to a point where he was able to overcome his prejudice. This sermon examines how he came to that point, and shares how we can get there, too.

* "The most segregated house in America is 11:00 on Sunday." * The reality/existence of prejudice in Christianity and the church... * Prejudice in the church takes many forms... * Not a new issue for the church to face: it has existed for almost as long as the church itself * The problem that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Con - Is Jesus Really God?

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 5, 2006

The Da Vinci code claims that Jesus’ divinity was established by a close vote. This message looks at what Jesus said about Himself, what others said, what history proves about His divinity.

Cracking the Da Vinci Code #2 – Was Jesus God? Over the past 25 years there have been several attempts in Hollywood to smear, put down or challenge the Christian faith. For some reason Christians tick off the Hollywood elite. It may be the same reason that cockroaches, rats, skunks and mice don’t ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Luke 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Does God Care? Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 27, 2006

Both God’s justice and His mercy show how much He values life.

Does God Care? A Sermon on Genesis 9:1-17 This morning we are continuing our series on Noah and the flood. Noah has been saved from the flood of destruction that the Lord brought on a wicked and disobedient world. He has floated on the ark for 150 days (Gen 7:24). And as Noah looked out on a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Foretells The Future! Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 9, 2020

Matthew 24 looks into the near future and the distant future.

Full manuscript follows outline... 1. Jesus is on the Mt of Olives Across The Valley From The Temple. • Jesus will ascend from the Mt of Olives (Acts 1:10-12) • Jesus will return on the Mt. of Olives. (Zech 14:4) 2. Jesus Gives A Prophesy of The Temple’s Demise: v. 2, 15-21 • AD 66, riots broke ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational