Sermons on San Mateo 28:20:

The Church In Ephesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Last week, I gave a quick recap of 2024 @ CPC. By quick recap I, mean of the 525,600 minutes that occured last year, I covered it in about 6 minutes! Very un-preacherlike, if I do say so myself.

I intentionally saved the best for this week! We had 4 baptisms last year, church. We give God all the glory for that! We’ll talk about that a little more, in a bit. I’d like to take us back to January of 2023. We had our Kingdom Builders Vision Party- raise your hand if you attended that. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus rekindles our passion to shine. His authority sends us, His Spirit empowers us, and His mission becomes our greatest thrill again.

It happens slowly. You rarely notice when the first lights begin to flicker. A bulb gives up in the back hallway. One more goes dark in the kitchen. The living room dims a little, but you don’t think much about it. You just squint more. You buy a cheaper lamp. You hold your phone screen a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Touching You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025

God touches our lives by shepherding, settling, and satisfying us, so we can share His presence and peace with others this Christmas.

INTRODUCTION A college macroeconomics professor once explained the difference between durable and nondurable goods. Durable goods are things expected to last three years or more. Nondurables get used up pretty quickly. He asked, “Can anyone give me an example of a durable good?” A student called ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:11, Isaiah 41:13, Matthew 28:20, Luke 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Oct 28, 2025

A sermon on the lasting meaning of Christmas can bridge the season beautifully into the New Year, helping people carry the message beyond the festivities.

1. The Wonder of the Incarnation – God Stepped In “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” God didn’t shout love from a distance — He moved in next door. Christmas isn’t sentimental nostalgia; it’s revolutionary truth: God chose to enter our humanity. Illustration: A king removing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Matthew 28:20

Made For More

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus calls His church beyond comfort, silence, and spectacle—to live Spirit-filled, Scripture-grounded lives that reveal His power and love.

Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 4:31, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 14:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Scriptural Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 11, 2023

When are we commanded to baptize. According to Matthew, it is after they are taught. Baptism is an outward sign of the work that has already taken place in our lives by the Lord.

The Great Commission of evangelizing the world was given to the New Testament church. Jesus didn’t say anything that he didn’t mean. Our job is not complete until the convert is baptized. Baptism is not a secondary doctrine to be argued about. I. Baptism Part of Great Commission 1. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 16, 2023

On a scale of 1 to 10, how well do we know Jesus? This sermon will help readers take a personal assessment of their knowledge of Christ based on their answers to 3 critical questions asked in the message.

Knowing Jesus Scripture: First John 2:3-5; Job 36:26; Matthew 28:19-20 The title of my message this morning is “Knowing Jesus.” As I go through this message, I want you to consider this question: On a scale of 1 to 10 how well do I know Jesus?” Now some people could answer this question by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-5, Job 36:26, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 17, 2023

What did the disciples do after Jesus' miraculous resurrection? They went fishing! But this passage teaches us that it’s okay to get on with our lives while waiting for Jesus to make it clear what it is we are to do for him.

I’ll bet not one of you can tell me exactly what happened to the disciples after that first Easter morning, and in what order. And it’s not surprising. I would have had a hard time putting together a chronology of events if I hadn’t had to preach on the subject, and even then there’s a little ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Mere Converts But True Disciples Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Apr 28, 2025

The modern church often celebrates decisions for Christ—countless altar calls, baptism numbers, and professions of faith. But is this what Jesus ultimately asked for? The Great Commission: A Call to Discipleship, Not Just Conversion!

The modern church often celebrates decisions for Christ—countless altar calls, baptism numbers, and professions of faith. But is this what Jesus ultimately asked for? Did He commission His followers to make converts or disciples? A closer look at Scripture reveals a profound distinction between the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, James 2:17, Luke 9:23, Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

# 2 - Letter To The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 28, 2025

This sermon deals with the letter to the Church at Smyrna

Letter # 2 – To the Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8 – “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:” The First and The Last In the letter to the church at Ephesus, Jesus begins by introducing Himself with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 1:8, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Matthew 5:11-12, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 2:17-24, Romans 8:18, Romans 8:38-39, Luke 22:31-32, Matthew 28:20, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 20:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Church On Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025

Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Invitation Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

Having a compassion and love for people - enough to invite them to meet Jesus

Introduction: Why Do We Invite? Imagine you discovered the cure for a serious disease. This could save lives!! Would you keep it to yourself, or would you share it with others? The gospel is the greatest cure in the world — It is the cure for sin. it brings forgiveness, hope, and eternal life — ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

May The Lord Be With You

Contributed by Darian Catron on May 2, 2025

May the Fourth has come to be known for Star Wars fans as a day to celebrate their sci-fi obsession. Some people view the Holy Spirit as a force, like in Star Wars. But the Holy Spirit is God... God with us and in us, empowering us to do the work and accomplish the mission set before us.

INTRODUCTION: A couple of Sundays ago was Easter Sunday for those of us who follow Christ and celebrate our risen Lord and those celebrating Spring with the annual hunting of the Easter Eggs left by the Easter bunny. But, to my surprise (or perhaps my horror), I found out that a different group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Joshua 1:1-9, Ephesians 6:10-11, Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Wait With Purpose: Bridging Ascension And Pentecost - Acts 1:4-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025

How do we bridge the gap from Ascension to Pentecost? The answer is: we wait. We wait with purpose—waiting in prayer and expectation, just as the early disciples did.

Go! And Wait with Purpose: Bridging Ascension and Pentecost – Waiting in Prayer and Expectation Introduction Today, we stand in the gap between two monumental events in the life of Jesus and His Church. The Ascension of our Lord, the moment when Jesus physically ascended into heaven, leaving His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7, Matthew 28:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 8:26, Luke 24:49, John 14:16-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing God’s Great Commission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 8, 2025

The moment we realize who Jesus really is, worship is in order. Hab 2:20 “But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him.” When we come to him and recognize him, we worship him.

Sermon: Embracing God’s Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:6, 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Methodist