Sermons on Meaningful Mission:

Unity In Baptism, Body And Spirit

Contributed by Matt Stone on Sep 7, 2016

Paul calls the church to unity - because we share in one baptism, one body and one Spirit.

Paul writes in Colossians 1:19-20: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in [Jesus], and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” God’s vision, God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Church #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012

We all have been birthed into ONE body! We are the body of Christ. The local church should be a portrait of what Jesus looked like when HE was here.

Mission & Vision 2012 “My Church” Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT When I think about the words Jesus said in our message last week it pumps me up to dig further into what HIS church looks like. Matthew 16:18 MSG This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quality Time With The One You Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 35 through 39

Mark 1: 35 – 39 Quality Time With The One You Love 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Caught Between The Mountains And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 9, 2011

Just because you see no exit does not mean that there’s no way out. Go makes openings when there seems to be nowhere to go...

Caught between the mountains and an Opportunity 1) The Lord Spoke (Talked) to the head (Moses) (The one whom he gave the charge to) Speak to: 1) The People That Are There 2) The People That Will Come 3) The People That Will Obey Speak to the Future of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feeding Of The One Hundred

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 5, 2021

Elisha miraculously fed 100 of his disciples. Jesus fed 5,000.

The Feeding of the One Hundred 2 Kings 4:42-44 When you looked at the title for this Sunday’s sermon, you may have thought to yourself: “Didn’t Jesus feed five thousand people?” Did we not learn of that from the Gospel of Mark last week? And is not this week’s Gospel text from the 6th chapter of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:42-44, John 6:1-21, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unconventional Wisdom

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 5, 2021

Have you ever felt led of God to do something that other trusted friends and advisors were counseling you against? Such is the case with Paul in Acts 21.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Unconventional Wisdom Text: Acts 21:1-16 Date: July 4, 2021 Big Idea: Have you ever felt led of God to do something that other trusted friends and advisors are counseling you against? Such is the case with Paul in Acts 21. He’s feeling led to go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16, Acts 20:22

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2021

As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Let’s focus on our mission. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Prelude As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Purpose: Let’s focus on our mission. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. 1 Tell & Rest Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Third Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 13, 2021

Paul was a man of mission and peoples apostles. He spent most of his time conversing with new contacts about Christ, encouraging the disciples to grow in sainthood, and looking for new mission fields. Read further for information on the third journey of Paul.

Acts 18:23-19:12 Third Missionary Journey begins 18:23 Paul- as one man Mission 18:24-28 Ministry of Apollos 19:01-07 Paul’ Mission at Ephesus 19:08-12 Paul ministered at Synagogue and a Hall Acts 18:23 Paul - One man Mission The third missionary journey of Paul began from Antioch. Unlike in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 11, 2021

Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of his ministry. Our baptism also lays the foundation for our lives of faith.

January 10, 2021 Baptism of Our Lord Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:4-11 New Beginnings Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ baptism. We mark this event every year on the first Sunday of Epiphany. Epiphany ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 22, 2022

Paul lists ten ministry partners at the end of his letter and we can learn from each one how to be All In for the Gospel Mission

Above All: Colossians 4:7-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-21-2022 Dream Teams I asked a question on Facebook this week, “what have been some of the greatest teams of all time?” Here are some of the answers: The 1992 Dream Team The 1927 Yankees The 2016 Cubs The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Live With Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 2, 2022

Jesus called his disciples one by one at various occasions form their various vocations. He taught them the values of his kingdom, he trained them in healing, caring, and in preaching. He taught them to face the crisis, needs and being faithful civilian.

Luke 9:1-6 Live with Power in Ministry Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. A preacher trained his horse to go when he says, “Praise the Lord,” and to stop when he says, “Amen.” One day, the preacher mounted on his horse, and said “Praise the Lord,” the horse immediately ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Last Words To Titus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 28, 2021

Paul gives Titus his last words on the false teachers, divisive people in the church, his ministry team, and faithful friends.

Last Words to Titus Titus 3:9-15 Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-28-2021 Forest I love the way that Forrest Gump told stories. As he experienced the fantastic events, he would describe them so matter of fact that people thought he was making things up. But when he came to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 24, 2022

February 2nd, 2025.

Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30. A). A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fe Expectante: Abrazando Los Milagros En Nuestras Vidas Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 11, 2024

Reflexionamos sobre las verdades más profundas sobre nuestros propios viajes espirituales y la naturaleza de la intervención divina en nuestras vidas a través de las historias de Felipe y Andrés.

Fe expectante: abrazando los milagros en nuestras vidas Introducción: Reflexionamos sobre las verdades más profundas sobre nuestros propios viajes espirituales y la naturaleza de la intervención divina en nuestras vidas a través de las historias de Felipe y ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Other

More Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 12, 2023

Acts 3 & 4 tell the story of a healing miracle and the pushback against the gospel.

Title: “More Pentecost” Text: Acts 3-4 Subject: How does the Holy Spirit speak and act after the events of Pentecost? Complement: He keeps on filling his people for witness! Preaching idea: The Holy Spirit freshly fills God’s people to empower us for witness. Acts 3 One day Peter and John were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Acts 13:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational