Sermons on Local Missions:

Mission Possible

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

God has given us an amazing task in the Great Commission, but what seems like an impossible task is actually mission possible if we explore what God says about how we approach this mission.

Mission Possible Luke 10:1-16 I. Introduction a. Mission Impossible video clip b. How many of you like the Mission Impossible movies? i. I like them b/c they take me back to my childhood. ii. Explain how I used to invent missions for myself. c. Well, tonight, I’m here to tell you that we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost And Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

A sermon of reasons for evangelism/missions.

PENTECOST AND MISSIONS Acts 2:1-12 INTRO: After unusual events occurred on the day of Pentecost, the people asked one another “What does this mean?” (v. 12 TEV). The question is relevant today. What does it mean for us here and now? On the day of Pentecost God gave an inspiring symbolic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Resources For Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A message on Missions.

RESOURCES FOR MISSIONS John 20:19-23 INTRO: In an obscure room in the city of Jerusalem, eleven disciples huddled in fear. They possessed no equipment for missions until Jesus provided them with four resources. I. THE PEACE OF HIS PRESENCE (v. 19). From the beginning Jesus offered the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of Immanuel

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Jan 1, 2008

God with us

The Mission of Immanuel December 19, 2007 Psa 130:7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Parable Of Mission Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 4, 2008

Fifth in a series of ten sermons from the Book of Revelation, this sermon focuses on the Church’s indispensible role of witness in God’s plan of salvation.

When we get through this sermon today, since this is the fifth in our series of 10, we’ll be half way through our series here in Revelation. • 7 Churches • 7 Golden Lampstands • 4 Creatures • 24 Elders • A Scroll with 7 Seals • 4 Horsemen • 144,000 and a Great Multitude of Worshippers Dr. Herms ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

The mission is simple, save mankind from their sin, pay the price so they can enjoy eternal life in heaven.

Mission Possible John 3:1-15 Original mission was to create man in His Image (Genesis 1:26). Mission accomplished on the 6th day of creation. However, sometime after, the Serpent deceived the woman. As a result, both the man and woman sinned, the image was gone. The new mission is to recreate ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Mission

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jun 2, 2008

This sermon is about recovering the lost mission of reaching the lost!

Ever notice how things, especially meanings of words, change?: Just look at the computer age/and internet (1)… A “cursor was a person with foul language” A “mouse was a rodent you trapped”. “Logging on was the job of a lumberjack”; “a monitor was the guy who asked you what you were doing roaming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Missions-Minded

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008

Encouraging people to give - not only their money, but themselves.

Missions-Minded And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 (NIV) One of the more familiar scriptures in the Bible – and for good reason… We all have needs! But is this promise to all believers? Is this promise to all churches? Let’s look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missional Minded Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

What is the missional church? How does a church transition to being missional? What do missional Christians look like and act like?

Last week we started a new series called an elemental church. We looked at God’s dream for a church and talked a little about the dreams that we have for our community. In the past few years, the word missional has picked up some steam and become somewhat of a buzz word among pastors and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Mission

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

What is love?

Love is the mission - a sermon by Adrian Warnock Audio available at :- http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/08/love-is-our-mission-sermon-by-adrian.htm Its such a priviledge standing up here being overwhelmed by your love, by Gods love. Many people will never know the love we all feel in this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Apr 10, 2006

An examination of the only purpose we will NOT be able to carry out in heaven.

MADE FOR A MISSION Have you ever wondered, "When a person becomes a Christian, why doesn’t God just take them directly on to heaven?" The answer is that God has an assignment for each of us; you and I were made for a mission. What is that mission? You don’t have to speculate. Just as Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18

Denomination: United Methodist

World Missions

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus told us to "go into all the world", however everyone must do their part. Here are four componets of world missions.

Missions Matthew 28:18-20 We are told to reach the world for Christ. Win them Baptize them Teach them. Missions involve four components. I. Somebody has to go. -Where? -Into all the world -Next door -Across the street -In the work place -In school -Our city, state, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 27, 2006

We need an expanded program. We have to pay an expected price. There’s an explicit promise. It’s for an exalted purpose. How to see God’s explosive power! Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

Mission Possible John 14:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MissionPossible.html You read this verse and it looks like Mission Impossible! [theme music] Good morning, Mr. Phelps!…your mission, should you choose to accept it… Just before Jesus returned to heaven He charged us to do something which ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

“The Mission of the Kingdom” Sunday, July 2, 2006 Matthew Chapter 9 Verses 9-13, 35-38 There’s a movie out now called Mission Impossible 3. I am not much of a fan of these movies but I do remember watching re-runs of the television show, the originals were a bit before my time. Each episode ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

People With A Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 2, 2009

Jesus gives his disciples and his church one mission--to love God with all our heard, and to love our neighbor. This is a mission lived daily--that takes a lifetime to fulfill.

Mark 12:28-34 “People with a Mission” INTRODUCTION I used to think that I was the only Kevin Ruffcorn in the United States and perhaps the world. Several years ago, to my surprise, I learned that there was another Kevin Ruffcorn in Texas. About that same time I received a copy of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Lutheran