Sermons on Mission Of God:

Thinking Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2003

Paul tells us we need to have a certain kind of "passion" in our lives. What is that passion and how can it help us be better witnesses for Christ?

OPEN: During a long and losing baseball game, the restless boys on the little league team began to question Ritchie, their assistant coach, about his attractive sister. How old was she? Was she going out with anyone...? Etc. The head coach was beginning to get annoyed. Not only were they losing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Product

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013

Our goal is to grow to be like Christ, exemplified by a certain belief, conduct, values, priorities and relationships. We are to make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him.

RECAP – 2 Pet 3:8-13 • Peter reminded the people of the impending return of Christ and the end of this world by fire. • We are to THINK ETERNAL and invest in things that cannot be burned up, because what we do today has a bearing for the world to come. • The fact that HEAVEN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter Claver--Open To Black Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2011

Like Peter Claver, we can be means of helping others to escape the slavery of sin.

September 5, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Labor Day I sometimes ask my students what occupation God would put on his tax return, if He had to file one. That usually brings puzzled looks until I say 45-2093, farming. God’s original occupation on earth is planting a garden. In it he put a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Catholic

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

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

A growing Christian life has no place for pride. A humble life is one of the best way to witness and acknowledge Jesus to the world we live in.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's 1st Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 27, 2023

We begin in Syrian Antioch. There we find Barnabas and Saul worshipping with other believers. The Holy Spirit instructed the congregation to set Barnabas and Saul aside for a special work.

October 28, 2023 Prologue • Acts 11:19-30 - Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. Some men from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and also told the Greeks good news about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, Acts 11:19-30, Acts 14:27-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Pressing On When The Pressure's On Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2025

You will never coast into Christlikeness because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Pressing on When the Pressure’s On Philippians 3:12-4:1 Rev. Brian Bill March 15-16, 2025 A little over a year ago, I celebrated how God is using Pastor Ed Hedding from Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bettendorf. He’s a man on mission with a genuine love for the lost in our community. One of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dialogue With Faithful Judaism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2016

We must always remember that the Church's first mission was to the Jews, the brothers and sisters of Jesus.

Thursday in the Octave of Easter Joy of the Gospel As we bask in the warm light of the Resurrection, we hear again the stories of the reaction given by various Jewish groups to the Passion, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. We do this for another forty days, and actually fifty up until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

Plan For The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

What the church ought to be now and in the future

Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 22, 2009

People and missions -equals church Neighbors are the people you choose not the ones next door.

Choices Luke 10:25-37 In the weeks since Easter we have been looking at Bible passages that dealt with God’s vision and expectations. I applied the over all view to being a church that lives and ministers beyond the walls of this building as being an absolute necessity if we were to be living as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Congregational

A Peep Into The Great Commission: Go Ye Therefore And Make Disciples… Matthew 28: 19.

Contributed by Uwomano Okpevra on Oct 10, 2023

The theological foundation for the Great Commission can be traced to specific passages in the New Testament, which encapsulate the essence of the Great Commission - Jesus Christ instructs his disciples to disseminate the gospel to all corners of the world.

A PEEP INTO THE GREAT COMMISSION: GO YE THEREFORE, AND MAKE DISCIPLES… MATTHEW 28: 19. By Uwomano Ben Okpevra, JP, PhD, MA.Div. ubokpevra@gmail.com Text: Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

In The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2025

“Ite Missa est, alleluia, alleluia.” Literally, that means, “Go, the Church is sent, alleluia, alleluia.” Because we are all missionaries to a world in desperate need of Christ.

Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over again. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same set of liturgies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118:2-4, Psalm 118:13-15, Psalm 118:22-24, Revelation 1:9-13, Revelation 1:17-19, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Exaltation And Transformation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008

Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

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