Sermons on Meaningful Mission:

Interpretation, Jesus Mission: Puppy Chow

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 8, 2007

Some quick hints for sound biblical interpretation. Also, discussion about Jesus’ earthly ministry being to Israel first and everyone else second.

A Christian couple from the south decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go inside. "How do you know they’re Christian puppies?" "Watch," says the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Simple Truths About Missions

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006

Missions is the HEART of Christ; Missions is the HOPE of the Condemned; Missions is the HEALTH of the Church

THREE SIMPLE TRUTHS ABOUT MISSIONS You may or may not know it but the words mission, missions, or missionary are not found in the Bible. In fact, the word rapture or trinity are not found in the Bible. Though they are not Bible words, they sure have become a part of the Christian vocabulary. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005

When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Message 2002 - Mission 101

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 11, 2002

Reflecting on mission and our attitude of giving ourselves in thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving message 2002 - Mission 101 Luke 15 The thanksgiving tradition came about through this ancient declaration given with the Pilgrims who came to North America for a better life: "Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, beans, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ministry To The Young And Our Evangelical Mission Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 16, 2015

In our quest to be One Church, we must show forth Goodness, Beauty, and Truth, especially to the young.

Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel It would not be disrespectful of St. Paul to point out that, even among his great works, he made some monumental personal blunders in his ministry. Last week we heard him trying to preach to the Athenians on a philosophical level. It fell ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Lose The Mission For A Tradition!!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2015

Pastors and Churches are not mandated to do marriages and should stop and get back on mission.

Gen 2 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Mission Of God - Message #1 Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on May 6, 2017

Sermon Series from the Book of Acts

LIVING THE MISSION OF GOD - PART 1 Acts 1:1 I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day He was taken up, after He had given orders through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. 3 After He had suffered, He also presented Himself alive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Mission Of God - Message #2 Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on May 6, 2017

Sermon Series from the Book of Acts

LIVING THE MISSION OF GOD - PART 2 Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were staying. 3 And tongues, like flames of fire that were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Core Value 2 - Mission Minded Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses Matthew 28:18-20 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Mission Minded where we seek “To lead not-yet-believing family, friends and neighbours into a mature relationship with Christ and integrate them completely into the life of our church.”

Message Matthew 28:16-20 Mission Minded In a town near a river which is full of fish there is a fishermen’s club. Week after week the fishermen in this club meet to talk. They would talk about their responsibility to fish. Their slogan was “We live to Fish”. They would talk about the many types ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018

Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Setting Our Hearts On The Mission Of The Kingdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom Luke 10:1-24 We are back in Luke after a series on community and specifically Life Groups. We have said that chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting Our Hearts On The Mission Of The Kingdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom Luke 10:1-24 We are back in Luke after a series on community and specifically Life Groups. We have said that chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story- Chapter 29- Paul's Mission Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2014

Once Jesus ascended into heaven, how was the gospel going to be spread? THE CHURCH!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are winding down the Story, we are in chapter 29 of 31. I hope that as we have going on our journey through the Story that you are starting understand God’s upper story. • I hope that you are seeing that God is not a God who is out to get you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the Priority Of Mission” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2014

How can we live our lives on mission for God?

In the Great Commission, Jesus tells us what our mission is. As we’ve pointed out, in the most familiar version of the Great Commission, Matthew 28:19-20, we find Jesus telling us to “go and make disciples.” Our mission is to be disciples who make disciples. “And He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

“the Mission Of The Church” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

Jesus gives a proclamation of peace and which includes the commission, the message and mission of the Church.

7 31 2016 “The Mission of the Church” John 20:19-23 We continue to look at the day that Jesus arose from the dead in John 20. Jesus’ work for which He had come to earth is nearing completion, and on that first day on which He had been victorious over sin, death and the grave, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist