Sermons on Local Missions:

Connecting With Community Provides Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 8, 2007

The more closely I am tied to the Christian community of a local church the more hopeful I will be!

Connecting with Community Provides Hope – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Part 2 of 4 in the series “A Time for Hope!” We’re glad you’re here today as we continue our series on hope. Hope is a vital part of life. Once you start losing hope your life becomes more challenging. You’re more easily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Presence

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2010

There are all types of ministries within the local body. Such as, ushering, teaching, helping, but the greatest ministry is to present.

The Ministry of Presence Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Subsidiarity And Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2010

Social problems must be solved on the most local level possible, just as Jesus did, but in solidarity with the community.

March 22 2010 Caritas in Veritate Jesus bore witness to the Truth, because He is the Truth. Moreover, the Father bore witness to Jesus’s authenticity, through the miracles and through the divine voice that occasionally made itself heard at critical moments. So when Jesus came into conflict ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

Charting The Course For Biblical Ministry

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2013

Ordination: Both pastors and participants in the local church need to join hands for the sake of ministry in the Kingdom of God.

Charting the Course for Biblical Ministry (I Timothy 4:10-5:2) [Note: This was preached as part of an ordination service on a Sunday morning] 1. Last Easter, your board decided to get the most handsome preacher in Indiana to speak. He said no. 2. Then they thought they would get the most ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Deeper By Going Smaller

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

The local church grows most effectively when it divides into cells to increase discipleship and increase pastoral care.

“Growing Deeper by Going Smaller” Selected Passages Open They go by different names— cell groups, small groups, care groups, discipleship, groups, grace groups, breakout groups. Whatever they are called, the basic idea is the same: a small gathering of people interested in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be A Unifying Member Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Satan's greatest tool in undermining the work of the local church is disunity. The church is called to be unified in purpoose and passion.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Be a Unifying Member” Ephesians 4:1-6 Open Last week, we started a six week series based on Thom Rainer’s book I Am a Church Member. I said that this will be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stumbling Into His Arms - Devotional For Lowcountry Assisted Living

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 1, 2023

This is a devotional for a local assisted living facility. The first half is from the book Golden Apples for Golden Agers.

Stumbling into His arms It was cold. It was Paris. It was forty years ago. I recall the details vividly because my camera preserved the elderly couple on film. Their black-and-white image first emerged in my darkroom in the late 1960s. The image hasn’t faded, & neither has its power to evoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:17-19, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 22, 2004

To explain further our mission purpose

Whatever It Takes 04/25/04 Mark 3:1-6 INTRO: Last week we looked at the first part of our mission statement: To Passionately Pursue God. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Philip & The Ethiopian

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 16, 2003

Philip is sent on a mission - for 1 man.

Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:26 – 8:40 Jeff Hughes – June 8, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. We all have people in our lives that influence us. Some may be good, and some may be bad. But it’s these experiences, these influences that mold us and shape us into who we are. b. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Beyond Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

MISSION MINISTRY IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

LIVING BEYOND OURSELVES TEXT MATT. 25: 35-40 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE IS TO BE A LIFE OF SERVICE, WORSHIP, AND PRAISE. WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE HUMANITY, THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE THAN WE ARE, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAST DOWN, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED BY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 9, 2003

To Challenge the people to a call to the Mission Field.

I. Introduction: Scripture Reading: (Mark 16:15) "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." While I was working in the V Corps Chaplain’s office in Frankfurt, Germany; I came in contact with many wonderful Christian individuals. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Grow, Serve, Worship And Share! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Teaching our our mission statement.

*Have different kids read the backs of the leaders t-shirts Tonight I want to talk to you guys about this simple yet powerful sentence. “Living to grow, serve, worship, and share!!” This sentence is the mission statement of Breakaway broken down into one sentence. If you have ever wondered what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Member A Missionary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 22, 2009

Missionaries on mission connect others to Christ.

Every Member a Missionary Colossians 4:2-6 Rev. Brian Bill 3/22/09 [Mission Impossible Theme Song] Mission: Impossible began as a television series in the late 60’s that chronicled the missions of a team of secret agents known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). A hallmark of the series ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Go

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 3, 2010

Mission Sunday - taking the gospel everywhere

Dakota Community Church October 3, 2010 Go Let’s begin by standing for the reading of God’s Word! Ecclesiastes 9:7-12 7 Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do. 8 Always be clothed in white, and always anoint ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-12

Denomination: Mennonite

“a Life Worth Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 2, 2015

A life worth living is a life on mission.

Paul speaks here of how the Spirit was leading him to go to Jerusalem. Paul said that he was committed to following Christ, even if the only promise given him was that he’d face difficulty. I wonder, if the Spirit spoke to you as He had to Paul, would you obey? If you knew that following God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Baptist