Sermons on Reach Beyond:

Do You Really Care?

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 17, 2002

We ask people how they are doing, but do we really care? This message is to inspire people to reach others.

Tell a story of when you did help someone in need. [Romans 12:9-11] Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. (What do people answer when asked, “How are you doing?” When we ask the question do we really care?) Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. {10} Love each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Ministry Of Healing Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003

The sermon is about our call to reach those in our homes and community with the power of emotional, spiritual, and physical healing.

"A Ministry of Healing"-Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church. I yet believe that the word of God is a prescription for the world’s ills today. Our brokenness can be mended by God’s holy word. Our sorrows can be turned into joy through his word. Our hunger can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-32, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Exiled To His Glory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

Discover how to know Jesus beyond ’head knowledge.’ Read as John the Revelator experienced Him in the fullness of His glory!

I. Banished to God’s Glory! A. Text: Revelation 1:1-20 B. John, known as the “Revelator,” was banished/exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Gospel and his testimony of Jesus Christ. C. John the apostle, the writer of the Fourth Gospel, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

How Jesus Saw Love Overcoming All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that many forces would try to deter Him from reaching His objectives.

Jesus knew that many forces would try to deter Him from reaching His objectives. However, in every situation, the Lord stayed confident in the fact that one should not be overcome with evil. Instead, He overcame evil with love. Love finds a way when there seems to be no way to solve our problems. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reason For Living

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

It's Gotta Look Good

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deadly Morsels

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

The consequences of unbelief can be far-reaching; which is one reason God calls unbelief ’evil’.

There is an old story of an eagle who, on an early morning during the Spring thaw, soared high above the forest looking for something to eat. As he followed the course of a river he looked down and spied a small rodent, trapped on a piece of ice that had broken free and was floating down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Orthodox

Hold On To The End

Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003

this sermon is to encourage people to not give up Jesus, but stay a christian until we reach Heaven.

HOLD ON TO THE END ECCLESIASTES 7:7-8 . connected with Ec 7:7. Let the "wise" wait for "the end," and the "oppressions" which now (in "the beginning") perplex their faith, will be found by God’s working to be overruled to their good. "Tribulation worketh patience" In the beginning there may be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Holiness

Why Your Testimony Will Succeed

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An motivational sermon to give the listener confidence that sharing their faith will not fail to reach people with the message of the Gospel.

Why Your Testimony Will Succeed Rev. Sean Lester April 27, 2003 Text: Hebrews 4:1-16 Introduction: Jesus gave you the command to preach the gospel to all people with the idea that you would do it, and that by doing it you would succeed in calling people to salvation through Jesus Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am A Dead Man, A Teacher Of Truth.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 1, 2003

The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word.

I am a Dead Man, a Teacher of Truth. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 30, 2003 The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today including Harvest House to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word. Firming up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Change Of View Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO REACH OTHERS WITH THE GOSPEL, WE MUST LEARN TO SEE THE WORLD AS CHRSIT SAW THE WORLD.

A Change of View Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION WWJD for a Prostitute? Author and speaker Barbara Johnson writes: I had just finished speaking at one of the last Women of Faith (WOF) conferences in 1998, challenging the audience to really think "What Would Jesus Do?" in their everyday situations. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Change Is In The Air Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 22, 2005

Change is the word that most people fear. The church must embrace change in order to reach the lost.

April 24, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:14-16 Subject: Evangelism Title: Change Is In the Air I am going to begin my message by using a four-letter word. Actually it’s a six-letter word but it might as well be a four-letter word because it makes people cringe when they hear it. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming All Things To All People Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002

The message teaches us that one of the keys to reaching the lost is to "become all things to all people."

Becoming all things to all People I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: (v. 19, 22b) I. We don’t have to do anything. A. Once you become a Christian, no one can tell you that you need to follow some “do’s and don’ts” to get to heaven. B. Works salvation vs. Grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining Your Destiny Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley.

Title: Obtaining Your Destiny III (Developing a Purpose) Text: I Samuel 17:24 Intro: If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley. You must move from your place of safety and comfort; walk into that valley; and face the giants of your life before you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Understand The Plan” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 28, 2008

What are the key elements involved in seeing God use His people to reach their world for Christ?

As we think about the call of God for us to share our faith with a world that does not know Him, we would do well to understand God’s plan for how He wants to use believers to reach our world for Him. As a local body of believers, I think it is important that we, as a church, understand the key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist