Sermons on Mission:

Mission Interrupted (Or Was It?) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Can God get his priorities wrong? Is it just us? or are they actually wrong...

Mission Interrupted (or was it?): Breaking Boundaries Luke 8:40-56 Mar 15, 2009 Lent #3 Jarius: I danced the day my daughter was born. It was twelve years ago; we had tried for many years, many times we had thought my wife was pregnant but each time something went wrong, and we were childless. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, The Mission, The Presidential Election

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2008

What shall the Church’s response be to the disaster of 2008?

Dedication of St. John Lateran Sunday, Nov 9 2008 In case this feast is somewhat confusing, let me just say that it has nothing to do with bricks and mortar. It has to do with being the Church. In the midst of the most divisive political season I have witnessed since the sixties, our Archbishop ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Mission

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 22, 2008

Third in Christmas series.

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 3 - The Mission Matthew 1:18-21 December 21, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: You may have noticed that your note-taking guide looks a little sparse compared to what is normally in there. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Re-Discovering The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

Francis of Assisi said “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” This message as an encouraging reminder to let our action speak about our faith.

Re-discovering the Mission of The Church Opening: Extreme Home Makeover … Families who have fallen victim to circumstances beyond their control that truly affects their home or the condition of their home James 2:14-20 1. The Challenge to the Modern Church Too Busy Getting people involved What ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 24:47

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Missions Work Is Fishy

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Biblical Mission Of The Church?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 4, 2007

Seven thing the church shouldbe doing

WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH? The church is here for a Divine purpose. I want us to learn that purpose so that as we live from day to day we can have that purpose clearly as our motive to live. Let us look at Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:20 I. IT IS GIVEN TO US TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mission Of Submission Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

The Mission of Submission Family Matters 2007 Part 2 Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 As we continue the series of Family Matters, we come to a text and topic this morning that is, by far, the most widely uses, misused and, at times, abused scriptures dealing with the dynamics of marital ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Salvage Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 19, 2005

So many people today have lives that are shipwrecked. So many today have lives that are at the bottom of life’s ocean. Why have people come to the bottom of life’s ocean? Because they have been sunk by the weight of sin! Oh beloved today realize that

Intro: So many people today have lives that are shipwrecked. So many today have lives that are at the bottom of life’s ocean. Why have people come to the bottom of life’s ocean? Because they have been sunk by the weight of sin! Oh beloved today realize that God sent His only Son for a great ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

We Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

God created us to not only serve within the church but out in the world

“WE WERE MADE FOR A MISSION” Text: 2 Peter 3:9; I Timothy 2:4; John 3:16 Sunday, May 30, 2004 Welcome back to 40 Days of Purpose; it has gone by fast. There has been a lot of content, a lot of material, but it has gone by extremely fast. You will want to take out your outlines at this time if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit And Our Mission

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

The Holy Spirit is actively at work drawing the lost to God. We simply have to join him in that work.

READ John 16:5-11, then Max Lucado from a Gentle Thunder, pp. 67-68. Jesus has let his followers know that God’s plan was coming to a climax and that he would soon return to the Father. But he wasn’t abandoning them, sending the paraclete, the Holy Spirit to take his place. Not just because he ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Brethren

It's All About Missions Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 5, 2001

The church at Antioch sends out the first foreign missionaries.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 24 “Its all About Missions” Acts 12:25-13:12 The last verse of chapter 12 begins the story by relating the return of Barnabas and Saul. We are told, “And Barnabas and Saul returned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Threat To World Mission

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001

Where does the greatest threat to God’s people carrying out God’s mission come from ? Within! Find out why.

(1) INTRODUCTION: The greatest threat to the Church accomplishing our missionary mandate is not from WITHOUT(powers,principalities, language and cultural barriers,funding etc...) but from WITHIN : Deception / false doctrine amongst God’s people. Deceptive teaching in God’s name has led to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:10-14

Denomination: *other

Our Missional Attitude: Humility

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 22, 2009

The ONLY way we can live out or fulfill our mission to love God absolutely and love others sacrificially is through a genuine and pervasive attitude of humility.

OUR MISSIONAL ATTITUDE: HUMILITY Kick It Up Sunday – September 13, 2009 Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold Please note: This message is inspired by and adapted from a message called “Greatness, Humility, Servanthood” by John Piper (8/30/2009). INTRODUCTION As we seek to spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Core Values -- Missions & Diversity Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Mission & Diversity – Galatians 3:26-29 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Church Of God