Sermons on Our Commission:

Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001

Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Our Gifts To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

God has bestowed us with unique gifts, not for our own benefit, but for the purpose of serving others. It's our duty to embrace these gifts and use them in service.

Today, we will discuss the importance of making a commitment to serve God. Many Christians have a vague understanding of what it means to serve God, often limiting their involvement to an advisory role. However, God has gifted each of us with unique abilities for the purpose of serving Him. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Topics: Gifts, Service

Part 8 - Who Is Simon Peter? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

Part 8 of our Great Commission sermon series takes a closer look at who Simon Peter was.

The Commission Part 8 – Who is Simon Peter Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus Begins His ministry by calling 4 Disciples † He Calls His First Disciples, Andrew (Peter’s Brother) and possibly John, Son of Zebedee. † We talked about who ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Love Builds Bridges

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jun 29, 2019

Only the true understanding of this God's love will make us fulfill our great commission as Christians

There are so many concepts of love This entry is a post from a singles group on the internet. For all us people who say “I love you” when we have no clue what exactly love is !!! Something to ponder upon… Are your palms sweaty, is your heart racing and is your voice caught within your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 5:8

Actions Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the importance of the Great Commission and how we can actively participate in fulfilling it through our actions and sacrifices.

Have you ever told someone you love them? Maybe your parents, siblings, or even your pet? We say "I love you" a lot, but do we show it? You know, actions speak louder than words. The Bible says the same thing. We show our love for God by obeying His commands. Imagine you're playing a video game, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4-21

Topics: Evangelism, Discipleship, Baptism, Teachings Of Jesus

The Basic Tenets Of Our Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 29, 2007

The things that every believer is required to do.

THE BASIC TENETS OF OUR FAITH Heb. 6:1-3; 1 Tim. 4:14-16 Tenet => Something accepted as an important truth. => Any other set of established or fundamental beliefs. Our moral and ethical values are based on them. They are the things needed for Christian growth.  Your “age” as a believer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are You Standing Around?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2013

Christ gave us our marching orders - Be My witnesses! The Lord has made provision not only to enable but to achieve the execution of this commission along with a promise of a coming reunion with the risen Lord.

Why Are You Standing Around? Acts 1:4-11 Jesus Christ gave the church her marching orders before ascending into Heaven. He did not intend for His followers to idly stand around but to be busy carrying out the great commission to go into all the world with the life-changing message of Christ. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ At The Center Of Our Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God has uniquely created and called each person to serve others, turning ordinary moments into purposeful opportunities to reflect His love and grace.

Some mornings the mirror asks more questions than it answers. You brush your teeth, pour the coffee, scroll the headlines, and somewhere between the toast and the traffic you whisper, “Lord, why am I here? What do You want with a Tuesday like this?” If that’s you, you’re in good company today. God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:28

Topics: Christ-Centered, Purpose, Discipleship

The Present Of Our Tithes And Offerings Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 4, 2006

This sermom, originally prepared for the Christmas Season, but easily adaptable for other times, deals with the issue of Tithes and Offerings, looking at What they are, Why God wants us to give them, and What we are to give.

The Presents of Christmas The Present of Our Tithes and Offerings 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 INTRODUCTION: Everybody likes presents under the Christmas tree. We all gather around and wait eagerly, with quiet or not so quiet anticipation, the “opening of the presents”. Now in some houses there is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God And Our Salvation

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 4, 2008

Our newspapers are filled with bad news. As we listen to news reporters on television relating the tragic events happening around the world, we can easily become fatigued with the tragedy of what is taking place. Our text contains some good news for th

The Grace of God and Our Salvation Titus 2:11-14 Intro Our newspapers are filled with bad news. As we listen to news reporters on television relating the tragic events happening around the world, we can easily become fatigued with the tragedy of what is taking place. Our text contains some good ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Let’s understand why we seek the lost. Secondly, let’s look at how we seek the lost. Thirdly, let’s see the reward of searching.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. During the next few weeks I want to speak on subjects that we, as a congregation, need to consider again, messages that deal with our purpose, why we are a church, & why God has called us to do the things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Command To Disciple Series

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

what is involved in carrying out the great commission

THE COMMAND TO DISCIPLESHIP Matthew 28: 18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Before Jesus ascended unto the Father, He gave instructions to His church 1. He gave us these instructions because: a. He wanted us to know what our purpose as a church is b. He didn’t want us to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

The Great Commission is to be a guiding force in the life of the church

Mission Possible Matthew 28.16-20 July 27, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Mission Impossible: Ethan Hunt, breaks into special room at CIA, detects sound, motion, heat, ect , impossible task that can not be done, mission is given before the work can begin II. Impossible Tasks: mowing my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Go Therefore, And Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000

This sermon is the first of four in a series on the "Great Commission"

Go Therefore, and Make Disciples Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID October 28, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning What I originally thought about speaking of was a little different (in light of Halloween), but... One of my beliefs (use Halloween as an example) Holy living vs. looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sending Of Moses And Aaron.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2023

Moses and Aaron were commissioned and sent by God.

THE SENDING OF MOSES AND AARON. Psalm 105:23-26. PSALM 105:23. “Israel also came into Egypt,” along with all his progeny. There they became “sojourners.” This is what Christians are: ‘strangers and pilgrims in the earth’ (cf. Hebrews 11:13). This world is not our home, we are just passing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational