Sermons on Missions Support:

Mission: Possible--The Call Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 16, 2016

Christ called disciples to a mission in the world. The call is distinctive, costly and transforming. This sermon touches on who Christ calls, the cost involved and the priority of the mission.

Mission is such a nebulous word. When we talk about mission in church settings, our minds immediately go the work we do in the community and around the world—we think about the church being in missions. We begin this message series and have made the focus of this Lenten season Mission: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Command Our Mission Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 27, 2011

The A.C.T.S.church is a called out community, a Christ focused community and a missional Community

Becoming An A.C.T.S. Church p.3 Jesus’ Command, Our Mission Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Last Week, I ended my message with a story that I wish to begin today’s message, There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missional: The Way To Be And Do Church

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

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

As I started to write this sermon, I read a blog in which the following question appeared, (Slide 1) ‘When you think of someone practicing Christianity, what is one of the first things that comes to mind?’ Would someone like Myrtie Howell come to mind? Pastor Marc Axelrod says that Myrtie quit ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church On The Launching Pad [missions] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 7, 2005

Vision casting message, also appropriate for missions and for preaching in the new year. THE CHURCH OF GOD, THE COMMANDERS OF GOD, THE CALL OF GOD, THE COMMISSION OF GOD. Powerpoint at website.

Revive ‘05--The Church on the Launching Pad Acts 13:1-3 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In 1983, a movie was released called “The Right Stuff”, a documentary of the US Space Program. After years of testing and sending animals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 17, 2002

The fifth purpose for our lives is to share the gospel.

(Note: The title and some of the ideas for this message came from the Rick Warren sermon of the same name.) Today we turn to the fifth and final purpose for our lives, which is to carry out our mission in the world. Now, as we saw last week, we each have a ministry to other believers, to those in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Babylon: Staying On Mission Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 22, 2022

Our message today centers on staying on mission and keeping the purpose of front and center in our lives. Living this way is counter to our culture.

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON STAY ON MISSION DANIEL 7:13-14 & JEREMIAH 29:4-14 INTRODUCTION… stacker.com/stories/5269/famous-consumer-brands-no-longer-exist This morning I am sharing with you some bad news… some brands and companies that you thought would be there forever, are not. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens On Mission With God?[*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2019

God yearns for His people to be on mission with Him. And when we are revived, we will enter into mission with Him. The study of the great revival during the early day of Hezekiah's reign serves as a model of what happens when we are on mission with God.

“On mission with God.” The phrase is often heard among evangelical Christians! Or if it isn’t heard, it should be heard. But, what does it mean for a Christian to be on mission with God? Were I to state that every Christian is expected to be on mission with God, each listener would no doubt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Biblically Sent Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 9, 2008

The Word of God under the illumination of the Holy Spirit gives us guidelines for nurturing, organizing and training those who are responding to the high calling of missionary work.

Turn your Bibles to Acts 13:1-3 Title: Biblically Sent Theme: Enjoying the Protection of Healthy Oversight Series: Laboring Together With God Listen as I read Acts 13:1-3, “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The True Church: Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2024

Jesus was sent on mission by the Father. In like manner, the Son of God sends His disciples on mission. And He ensures we will succeed in this mission by giving us His Spirit.

“As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.” “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence: Fanning The Flame

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 25, 2012

Build others up by affirming what God has given and assuring what God can do.

The topic today is about showing confidence in people – to encourage them to better themselves. • Paul showed confidence in young Timothy, who was probably in his 20s and leading a ministry. He needed encouragement and Paul gave him just that. • All of us need that. We need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold The Rope

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2009

In this sermon you will learn to uphold other believers as they serve Jesus Christ.

(In introducing this sermon give everyone a piece of rope.) State: a rope is such a common ordinary item. Yet, a rope can fulfill a worthy task. Today we are going to look at a passage where a rope played a significant role in an act of service. The text is found in Acts 9:25. “Then the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prop Me Up On My Leaning Side

Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013

Sometimes we need to ask God for special support

Lord, Prop me up on my Leaning Side Psalm 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Changing Murphy's Law" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 21, 2016

In this message we will look at ridicule and how to handle it.

“Changing Murphy’s Law” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s Law. Murphy is credited with the famous words, “if anything can go wrong, it will.” Other laws have now been blamed on him as well... • If everything seems to be going well you have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Hands

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2016

A lot can get accomplished when people work together. It’s no different when it comes to the church. When the Israelites faced their first battle after the exodus they needed to work together in order to be victorious.

HELPING HANDS-Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fish Tale

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 3, 2019

To what extent are you willing to show your love for Christ Jesus?

A Fish Tale John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: From the title of today’s message and the first 14 verses you may be lead to believe this is a story about fishing. However, the opening verses of this passage set the stage for the REAL issue that follows beginning in Verse 15. Here Jesus is “fishing” for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed