Sermons on Outreach:

Why So Many Stay Home On Sunday

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017

Let's face it church attendance in America is at an all-time low, most Americans avoid church like the plague....WHY?

Well I have a few reasons: 1. The Church no longer emphasizes the Gospel message (Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus), The message is prosperity, feel good stuff, and political agendas. Jesus said "If I be lifted up I will draw ALL men unto me" , The primary purpose of the church is to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casting Our Net Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Just as the dragnet sweeps in all kinds of creatures, the kingdom will contain all kinds of people; meaning that God isn’t picky about who enters into heaven, so long as they confess Jesus as Lord and are committed to living for Him.

This evening we will be looking at “The Parable of the Dragnet.” What in the world is a dragnet? William Barclay says, “The dragnet is what we know as the seine net, a large net which has corks at the top and weights at the bottom so that it stands, as it were, upright in the sea. Ropes attached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Extending The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2020

Withdrawing from a Service to service. The setting apart of the Apostles.

EXTENDING THE MINISTRY OF JESUS. Mark 3:7-19. “But Jesus withdrew” (Mark 3:7). After Jesus’ healing of a man with a withered hand, on the sabbath, in the synagogue (Mark 3:1-5); the Pharisees were found ‘immediately’ plotting with the Herodians against Jesus, ‘how they might destroy Him’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2024

Living as Christ's followers in a world starving for love and compassion.

“The Compassion of Christ” Matthew 9:35-38 A while ago, I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

I’ve Come To Far To Turn Back Now!

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Sep 26, 2024

This manuscript brings an urgent, prophetic tone, calling the people to action and reminding them of God’s promises while infusing a sense of spiritual warfare and determination.

Introduction: People of God, hear me clearly today! We are living in a time where the enemy is doing everything in his power to frustrate the plans of God’s people. But I stand here to declare, with urgency, that we have come too far to turn back now! The Spirit of the Lord is calling us higher. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Nehemiah 4:10-14

Be An Encourager. Hebrews 10

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 4, 2022

Our time here on earth is limited and we must strive forward to lead people to reach out to others being and encourager. The call is neverending and it is what we need to do on the planet we call home.

Be an Encourager. Hebrews 10 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missions

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 27, 2023

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation

MISSIONS TEXT: Ex 3:2-10, Jere 1: 4-8, Mt 28: 18-20 As the Bible says Go yea therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo, I am with you always even unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bridge To The Lost

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Oct 14, 2024

This message is to on the theme of evangelism / outreach. It speaks of leading the lost to "The Bridge" - Jesus Christ. It can also be used as a gospel message with a little adaption

In Eph. 2 Paul speaks of people's hopeless condition of living without a relationship with God. Before Jesus, Gentiles were in a desperate place. They had no hope because they were without God. But once Christ died on the cross for the whole world – ALL people could have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, John 14:5-6

Disciple. Matthew 28:18-20

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 3, 2025

A heartfelt message on not becoming a disciple but being one.

Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching The 412

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today we are going to think about reaching out to our community.

Reaching the 412 “We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.” (41256 Barnetts Creek, 41204 Boons Camp 41222 Collista, 41222 Denver, 41216 East Point, 41219 Elna, 41219 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what Is My Target For Life And How Do I Aim For It?" Proverbs 3:5-6

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025

A message about what our lives are targeted to do if we follow the Lord's leading.

Stand with me now, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Do With The Transfiguration Narrative?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 18, 2025

One the most difficult events in the Gospels to explain! However, there is a light shining through the cloud to us.

What do you do with the Transfiguration narrative? Luke 9:28-36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:28 About eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Here Am I....send Me! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 22, 2012

Missions: My calling, sending and being sent as God's messenger, outreach here and away.

MISSON POSSIBLE “Here Am I…..Send Me” Acts 13:1-3 (p781) August 26, 2012 INTRODUCTION Remember the theme verse for Mission Possible? Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Disciplines Of A Gospel Life

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 4, 2025

To win the world for Christ, we must be flexible in our outreach but disciplined in our walk.

Have you ever watched the TV show Undercover Boss? The premise of the show is this: The CEO of a massive company, a person with a nice corner office, luxury cars, and the authority to hire and fire hundreds, decides to go undercover within their own organization. They trade their expensive suit for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Hope I Get What?s Coming To Me

Contributed by Larry Starett on Aug 20, 2002

Sermon delivered at an Awards Sunday following an outreach Basketball Camp.

I HOPE I GET WHAT?S COMING TO ME Pastor Larry Starett August 25, 2002 AM Service 1 Peter 1:3-4 Introduction:The little boy wasn’t getting good marks in school. One day he quite surprised the teacher. He tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I don’t want to scare you, but my daddy says if I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist