Sermons on Meaningful Mission:

The Last Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 17, 2010

Before His ascension, Jesus gave his disciples marching orders. These protocols are ours to follow.

The last words of Jesus Matthew 28:18-20 Luke 24:46-49 Acts 1:8 Mark 16:15-18 We call these the Great Commission, it is our marching orders. In EMS we call these protocols. It is what we are to follow, no questions asked, just do it. Whenever we are in a situation, all we need to do is refer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Catch A Thief

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2010

God uses us, even in our desire to have and to take, to turn around and give life more abundantly to those who have been hurt, even by the church.

Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD August 26, 1984; First Baptist Church of Wheaton, MD, September 17, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 14, 1984 The most delicious of all the thrillers, the most engrossing of all the movie mysteries, is the kind in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

So Near And Yet So Far

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2009

We will never be as close to Christ as we could be or think we are if we are oblivious to today’s issues or build monuments to past achievements.

We can be close to something, and yet miss it. We can be almost on target, almost where we want to .be, and yet, if we’re not exactly where we ought to be, we miss it. So near and yet so far. A couple of years ago, when my wife and I were touring England, we were in Victoria Station, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Three Absolute Truths That Determine The Harvest

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This is a message dealing with the urgency of sowing the seed of the Gospel message. Without sowing, there can be no harvest.

TEXT: (Psalm 126:5-6) “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ETS: It is necessary to sow the seeds of the Gospel if we are to reap a harvest. OSS: Believers will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who’s On First

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

A powerful sermon on the true mission of the church, based upon a sermon from the late Dr. E. V. Hill and the iconic skit by Abbot and Costello.

Who’s On First Luke 19:10 Back in 1986 I heard Rev. E. V. Hill preach at a pastor’s conference. It was great. He preached a sermon he called, “A Spiritual Homerun.” Today I want to use that sermon as a skeleton for my own. E. V. told about preaching at a conference in Lucerne, Switzerland. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word On Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 23, 2008

An examination of the what evangelism will cost those who are engaged in its practice.

Sermon Three: The Old Testament Prophets and the World of 2005 Jonah 1-4 God’s Word on Evangelism Introduction As a way of acknowledging the All-Star forward’s impact, Nike has hung a billboard of James on the side of a building near Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers that is 110 feet ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "It's In The Way That You Use It" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2009

Sermon #1 on creating a shared vision.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Sermon Series: Creating a Shared Vision “It’s in the Way that You Use It” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Around 444 BC, a Jewish man named Nehemiah was given a vision by God. He was to rebuild the wall around the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mystery Of History

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011

A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2011

On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die.

BORN TO DIE INTRODUCTION: On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die. 1) Why did Jesus come to earth? The bible lists various reasons Jesus came to earth. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World's Worst Missionary Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 5, 2015

This sermon has four points. 1. God's Call Is UNPREDICTABLE, 2. God's Call Is UNCOMFORTABLE, 3. God's Grace Is INCOMPREHENSIBLE, 4. How We respond to God's call MATTERS

Jonah's Journey: The World's Worst Missionary Today we are going to begin a new study. We are going to make our way through the book of Jonah. As we begin our journey with Jonah, let’s clarify one point. Jonah is not the hero of the story. God is! At the beginning Jonah is running from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Powerful Name Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 17, 2014

The name of Jesus makes all the difference and demands a difference from you and me.

A 4-year-olds' Sunday school class was just about to begin, when a little boy showed up without any identification. The teacher managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last name. “Brian, what's your daddy's name?” she asked. “Daddy,” he replied. She ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

All God's Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 23, 2014

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All God's Children John 4:35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AllGodsChildren.html [This sermon contains many statistics, and you know how statistics can be. In many cases, you can make them say whatever you want to say. However, for this topic, I used conservative averages of many estimates from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

A Planned Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

From our passage we see that Paul had a vision & a plan for ministry. We can also gain insight into the God's providence outworking in the life & work of Paul.

ROMANS 15: 22-29 A PLANNED MINISTRY [Acts 27-28] Paul continues here to open his heart to the Romans in reference to the future of his ministry. He had just declared something of his heart for ministry stating that "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

"The Glory In His Bosom That Transfigures You And Me"

Contributed by Thomas Patrick-Joseph Hanks on Feb 6, 2013

This sermon focuses on the transforming power of God on our lives and on our duty to proclaim it as eyewitnesses.

Friends Run and Smith Creek Church of the Brethren February 10, 2013 “The Glory in His Bosom That Transfigures You and Me” 2 Peter 1:16-21 Scripture Text 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Paradox Of Palm Sunday!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013

On that first Palm Sunday Jesus' ride into Jerusalem highlighted a focal point of His purpose, a pivotal point in His mission and a revelation to all who would see and believe Him!

And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal