Sermons on Parable Great Banquet:

A.w.o.l.

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 30, 2014

We are called by Christ to be telling of the saving love of Christ Jesus not locked away in our beautiful sanctuaries singing choruses to the sound of drums and guitars.

Luke 24: 44 – 53 / A.W.O.L. Intro: Why is it was necessary to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- “It will open your mind to other things. It will broaden your horizons.” I. The events of the recent past had the minds of the disciples working ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Father, Son And Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 14, 2014

A short talk for Trinity Sunday on the occasion of the baptism of Larissa, encouraging the congregation to ask some questions about their own relationship with God.

I love the way that the Bible account of the life of Jesus doesn’t paper over the frailties and weaknesses of his followers. It seems that throughout their 3 years of intensive training with Jesus the 12 disciples were bumblers, stumblers and jumblers. They often didn’t know what to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Ahora, Después De La Resurrección

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 24, 2011

Cristo ya resucitó. El mundo no ha terminado. Hay que seguir activo en la tarea que nos dejó Dios.

Después de la Resurrección Cristo resucitó, apareció a varios creyentes, y ascendió. ¿Ahora, qué? Hch. 1:4-8 4 Y estando juntos, les mandó que no se fuesen de Jerusalén, sino que esperasen el cumplimiento de la promesa del Padre, "de la cual me oísteis hablar; 5 porque Juan, a la verdad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bringing The Harvest

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jun 15, 2011

A Pentecost sermon with context and Great Commission

Bringing The Harvest United Presbyterian Church of Terra Bella June 12, 2011 Joel 2:28-29 Acts 2:1-14; 1:5-8 Ps 104 Matt. 28:19-20 Ex. 19:17-19 The Passover sacrifice remembers Israel’s day of deliverance from Egypt. The “ Pentecost” – the 50th day after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commissioned

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 20, 2011

As Christians, we derive our authority directly from Jesus Christ, the universe's highest, sovereign power, and as such, he's charging us to reaffirm our commission to fulfill our duties and responsibilities to go out and make disciples of all nations.

INTRO In just a bit, we’re going turn in our bibles to the Gospel according to Matthew 28, and look at VV 16–20. Specifically, we’re going to see why this portion of scripture is called “The Great Commission,” what that meant for the disciples, and what that means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Going And Doing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 22, 2011

Many sermons are quickly forgotten! The way to remember a sermon is to go and put it into practice. Jesus asks his disciples to go, make, baptise and teach. We're called to do the same.

I was looking at a website this morning called Kolij Misry (College Misery) which was discussing the so-called Last Lecture phenomenon. In other words, college lecturers were asking each other this question: If you had one last lecture, one last class to give, what would you spend your time on? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Real Good News For The Real World

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The Great Commission playing out in every day life.

Anchorage Presbyterian Church R. Joseph Owles August 16, 1998 [Based on Matthew 28:16-20] All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Good News And Bad News

Contributed by Terry Moore on Mar 30, 2012

The good news is, the bad news is wrong!

Good News and Bad News I Samuel 17:34-37 I came today with a Word in my spirit; I came to tell somebody that everything is not as it appears!! The Good news is, the Bad news is wrong!! I came today to tell someone that the circumstances you are facing today are not as they really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Denomination: Charismatic

We Can Do This

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2012

The mission of the church no matter how you word it is to make disciples

WE CAN DO THIS Matthew 28:18-20 Intro: There’s a story told about a Barber who got saved. Now this Barber was known to be eccentric. He was actually mentally deficient and although he had a good heart, he usually did or said things the wrong way. People would overlook him because they knew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, You Are Majestic! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

Everything about God directs us to surrender and praise, and only fools will fight him.

Lord, You Are Majestic Psalms 8 Picture a young boy, alone with sheep in the desert, late at night. In the utter darkness of moonless nights, the only lights were in the heavens above. Far away from city lights, with a clean atmosphere, the sky must have been dazzling. David stood in awe and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 11, 2012

This sermon contrasts the two different destinations for the Christian and the lost. Everyone has eternal life some will spend it in heaven with our heavenly father and some will spend it in hell. Christians have to help the lost get into a relationship w

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Some of the differences that I have talked about between Christians and the world have been very important and life changing. I have tried to express to yall that there should be and needs to be very clear and distinct ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 30, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is and who we are called to be.

Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20 July 30, 2017 It may be difficult to believe, but sometimes adults can act like children - - There’s nothing more fun than to watch a MLB manager go ballastic and act like a 2 year old. We see 40 year olds acting like 5 year olds. It’s embarrassing when it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 4, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is. Today we look at Hebrews 7.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 7:1-28 August 6, 2017 There was a man who had some personal issues going on in his life. So, he asked a woman in his office who was known to be a prayer warrior if she would pray for him. He knew she kept a list of her 10 most urgent prayer requests on her desk. So, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Presence Of The Risen King

Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018

There will never be a second when Jesus will not be with you as you obey His glorious commission. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Discouragement, disappointment, depression, and dismay are part and parcel of ministry. All of us go through doubts and fears at some point of the time or the other. Sometimes, we feel like giving up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A God Worthy Of Our Love Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 30, 2018

In this conversation we talked about how because God is great and God is good that He is worthy of our love.

A God Worthy Of Your Love #GettingBetter The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Psalm 19:1-4, Psalm 145:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ