Sermons on Matthew 28:1-19:

Taking It To The Next Level

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 7, 2008

My first sermon of 2008, using the "Great Commission" passage to layout a strategery for the coming year.

Intro: Status Quo is unacceptable! Seems a little odd saying that to start of a new year, isn’t it? After all, don’t we all make resolutions to start the year off? Some want to lose weight…some want to quit a bad habit. Others want to make better use of time…or maybe just try to be a better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Change: The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

The world is changing. The church is changing. Christians need to be careful not to confuse changing methods with God’s eternal, never-changing message. This message contains a significant reference to Bob Russell’s Book, When God Build’s a Church

Intro: Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been examining the challenges of CHANGE: o In our life o Our physical conditions o Our Spiritual levels & issues o Our personal preferences o The political climate o Social interactions o The financial picture o The Weather is changing Everything is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missions & The Lordship Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

Submission to the Lordship of Christ is the key to a missionary revival. Disobedience to our Missionary Mandate is the result of rebellion against the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The title "LORD" means one with supreme authority and power. Jesus proclaimed Himself thus - Matthew 28:18 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." Peter proclaimed Jesus thus - Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Show the importance of discipleship after the cross

Title: Beyond the Cross Theme: To show the importance of true discipleship. Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Balancing Act

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 5, 2007

SERMON ON HOW TO LIVE A BALANCED LIFE FOR THE LORD.

BALANCING ACT INTRO: A GREAT COMMITMENT 1: WHAT IS A COMMITMENT? A) IS IT SOMETHING YOU PLAN TO SET ASIDE TIME FOR B) EVENTS OR PLACES WE’RE SUPPOSED TO BE C) JURY DUTY OR A REGULAR JOB POINT: WE ALL HAVE COMMITMENTS WE HONOR ON A DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY OR YEARLY BASIS. COMMITMENT IS NOT A NEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Other

Easter Day (Matthew 28:1-7 )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

The disciples look for the body of Jesus, but He is not there! He has already gone on ahead of them somewhere, just as He continues to keep moving beyond our reach!...

When I went to seminary - to Moore College in Newtown - there was a resident chapel there known as the Cash Chapel (named after the guy who donated it, not after how he paid for it). Now when people set up a church building or a chapel, they tend to design it with the communion table at the centre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Go Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

In this command to "go" we find provisions and protections for the church and the world we are called to go to

THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Three—Go Matthew 28:18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Where is the strength of the church? It is in being united to Christ, is it not? I want to give you a visual of what I think that looks like. • Have a group of people standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being And Making Disciples

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

God's Will Is God's Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 25, 2008

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD!The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out l

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD! The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out line. I. Jesus power was manifested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

To The Ends Of The Earth

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 23 (Final)

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (MATTHEW 28:18-20) A story recounts the return of Jesus to heaven after His time on earth. He returned bearing the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him and said, “Master, You must have suffered terribly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

"No U-Turns" Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 12, 2008

This is from a Summer Message Series called "Sign’s," where we are using road signs as a visual aide in teaching fundamental bible truths. This message in on the ordinances of the church. Holy Communion & Water Baptism

Signs 4 “No-U-Turns” by Pastor Donny Granberry This morning we return to our Summer Message Series, “Signs.” Our thought of focus today is “No-U-Turns,” and we will be studying the ordinances of the church. Ordinance – command, order, law, constitution, statute, standing order. (Greek – the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Risen! Up Where I Belong

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 13, 2008

Four levels of faith regarding Easter. Risen? -Risen! Up Where HE Belongs! - Risen! Up Where WE Belong! - Risen! Up Where I Belong!

1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 2: Mission—sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 3, 2008

Christians are to be on mission, telling people about Jesus.

Introduction This is the one topic that most Christians just don’t like to hear about, because it’s the one area where we are most likely not being faithful. We’ll come to Sunday School and Morning worship, Discipleship Training, Evening Worship, Wednesday night prayer meeting and Bible Study, A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2008

Why be a missionary - because Jesus commanded us to go. This message is to encourage people to become a missionary and get out of their comfort zones.

The Great Commission “True Missionary Work” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. WHAT IS A MISSIONARY? – According to the dictionary a missionary is a member of a religion who works to convert those who do not share the missionary’s faith. The word “mission” is derived from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic