Sermons on Meaningful Mission:

The Power Of The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

God’s call sets the course for your life.

‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Ministry Mindset Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

Jesus wants us to trust him to use us in ministry.

Title: Having a Ministry Mindset Text: John 6: 1-13 (The feeding of the 5000) Introduction “When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Did Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jun 29, 2009

Answers the foundational question of the Christian Faith...What Did Jesus Do? (Forgiveness, Justification, sent followers with a mission in life.)

Today we are answering a foundational question of the Christian Faith, “What Did Jesus Do?” 2000 years ago was the point in time that God came to earth as a man who went by the name of Jesus. Jesus was real, he would have looked like anybody else born on earth. He went through the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Reaching The Raised Bar 3: All The Nations Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009

message on the aspect of our vision statement regarding reaching the nations

Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 3: All The Nations! Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: some of the slides from Closing the Gap, 293 mill unreached unengaged peoples, B. Main thought: we have a calling and purpose to carry the glorious gospel of Christ to the nations, so that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Get The Salt Out Of The Shaker."

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 28, 2009

The Resurrection – Now What? Jesus accomplished eternal salvation for the lost by: His death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea

Cornerstone Church April 18/19, 2009 “HOW TO GET THE SALT OUT OF THE SHAKER.” Luke 14:15-24 The following happened to Dr. Tony ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

I Can't Stay Here

Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011

Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: *other

Let The River Flow

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is a message in harnessing the River of Life and Shining forth with the Gospel Message of God’s saving power.

2011.11.13.LET THE RIVER FLOW William Akehurst HSWC Let the river flow: Missions Sunday Celebration John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hi All, This Is Paul Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2013

A study of the book of Romans 1: 5 – 16

Romans 1: 5 – 16 Hi All, This Is Paul 5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verse 1 through 11

Mark 1: 1- 11 New Beginnings 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You.” 3 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Day Of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 19, 2012

The 4 starving lepers who stumble into the Syrians' deserted camp is the setting for this missions-evangelism sermon

A Day of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 19, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Kings 7:3-9 – “And there were four leprous men at the entering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry To The Prostitutes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Week In Haiti (Or, Don't Be A Walnut)

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

Yes, of course I am proud of the human response and the Christian response to such tragedy. But I am saddened that this is the exception and not the norm. I am saddened that among Christians, we aren’t doing this every day, for every one, earthquake or no

So, as everyone knows, there was an earthquake in Haiti, leaving hundreds of thousands of people dead, thousands and thousands of people buried alive awaiting rescue, and nearly everyone else scrambling for basics–water, food, shelter. It was a tragic event. No one can deny the severity of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of The Apostle Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 2, 2011

In what sense is the ministry of the Apostle active in the Church of today? In which ways is this different to that of the Apostles of the New Testament? There is a ministry today in the Church that can be described as apostolic, even if distinct from t

15.5.11 THE APOSTOLIC MINISTRY -- ROM 10:1-15 'First apostles' INTRO RECAP. Last Sunday we did what we called a mini-consultancy. Bill has all the data and is working on it, but it will be a while before we can get back to you with what it all means. I began by stating that: The church is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist