Sermons on Limited Commission:

Case Study 3: Andrew: The Personal Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Case Study 3: Andrew: The Personal Evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: ANDREW BRINGIONG PEOPLE TO JESUS: • First (John 1:39-42), • Second (John 6:8-9), • Third (John 12:20-22). THE CHRISTIAN’S TASK: • key word #1: “first” • key word #2: “find” • key words #3: “his brother” THE CHRISTIAN’S TESTIMONY: • spoken witness • simple witness • sure ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-42

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Is Risen Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 14, 2001

Mary and the disciples discover true belief in Jesus and are sent out to proclaim his resurrection

It’s early Sunday morning, and she can’t wait any longer. Jesus had been taken down from the cross late on the Friday and buried in Joseph’s tomb, but the Jewish law prohibited them from travelling as far as the tomb on the Sabbath, particularly this Sabbath, being Passover. So they’d had to wait a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Evangelism On The Run Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

Looking at the life of Phillip, here was one person who was ready to run his faith out to reach other.

When we think of Evangelism, the general thought that runs through most minds is of a crusade with someone like Billy Graham. A planned special event. Most evangelism does not happen that way. It takes place in the normal activities of our day, seizing the opportunities which are around us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

"We Are One With The Spirit"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 14, 2007

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Part of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 "We are One with the Spirit" "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On Five Invest & Invite Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 8, 2007

The first area we are going to focus on is Investing and Inviting people to know Christ and to church

LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Hinders Church Growth?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Will Of God #2 - Through The Scripture Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 20, 2008

The Bible clearly tells us what God’s Will is for our lives.

Knowing God’s Will Through The Scripture 20th January 2008 am Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. What is God’s will for us? As seen last week, God’s will differs from believer to believer. But here are four aspects in the will of God which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is King Of The Jews

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 2, 2009

An overview of the book of Matthew, surveying the life and ministry of Christ.

Matthew – Jesus is King of the Jews Aim: To give an overview of Matthew’s gospel and his presentation of Jesus the Christ. Text: Matthew 2:1-2 Introduction: Last year we began our journey through the Bible completing an overview of all the Old Testament books, this evening our journey continues ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Plus One Plus One Equals One

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 24, 2001

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 One Plus One Plus One = One   We have a wonderful mystery to contemplate this morning, and it is summarized in a strange formula. It’s not really all that complicated, but it is worthy of reflection for it has implications for our lives together. Here is the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

You Shall Be My Witnesses

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 16, 2005

Too often we ask God why don’t I have this or that, why is this happening, why, why, why. Instead we should be asking what God can you do through me? God answers with the voice like many waters, You Shall Be My Witnesses.

Vance Havner a very practical down home preacher said, “One day of green pastures and still waters is followed by dark valleys and miry swamps and a thousand whys lie unanswered, tabled for the future.” When it comes to unanswered whys from God we all too often ask more whys instead of what! In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Sunday

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2004

A sermon that casts vision for our church, and at the end I share our goals.

Vision Sunday Pastor Glenn Newton August 22, 2004 Jer. 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Baptized!

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 9, 2006

Baptism means that we have been forgiven, cleansed, healed, initiated into God’s family, and set on a mission.

Baptized! Mark 1:4-11 Baptism of our Lord January 8, 2006 Toni and I moved to Denver, Colorado in the late summer of 1977 in order to get settled in for the beginning of my first year of seminary. From our student housing unit, you only had to look west to see three of the fourteen thousand foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Enduring Evidence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit continues to work in every believer to produce lifelong evidence of His work in them.

(NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction Last week we talked about baptism in the Holy Spirit and the initial physical evidence of tongues. Next week we are going to look into some reasons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Knee Bone Is Connected To The Back Bone

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Apr 20, 2013

Do you need to experience a Spiritual Revival? Has your Spiritual life dried up? Or maybe you know someone that it seems like will never come to God? This sermon focuses on bringing renewal and revival to the believe while evangelizing the lost with a mes

Opening: So many people in relationships try to change the other person. Reminds me of the young fiancé who, after learning that her husband to be didn’t believe like she did, cried to her mother saying, “Mom, what should I do? How can I change his thinking? He says he doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-12

Denomination: Baptist