Sermons on Sending Of The 72:

A Message To The Church In Smyrna Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2022

In this beautiful, wealthy pagan city, there existed a struggling Christian community. The Lord sends Smyrna a word of comfort for their dark days.

Revelation 2:8-10 (NKJV) “A Message to the Church in Smyrna” 11-20-2022 When Jesus comes to this church, He comes as “the first and the last”. He comes as He “which was dead and is alive”. We serve a LIVING Savior! He Lives! Amidst the Problems, He lives! Amidst the Poverty, He lives! Amidst the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of "Good Ole Slavery”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 7, 2025

Paul sends Onesimus back. Back to Philemon. Back to the house he ran from. Back to the chains he escaped.

Sermon: The God of “Good Ole Slavery” Scripture: Philemon 1:15–16 – “Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother…” Introduction: Wrestling with Paul and Our Present Beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Reluctant Missionary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 22, 2025

Because God sends us to those we’d rather avoid, we must choose compassion over comfort.

God’s Reluctant Missionary Jonah 1-4 Rev. Brian Bill September 20-21, 2025 A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales when her teacher stated, “It’s scientifically impossible for a whale to swallow a person.” The girl replied, “But Jonah was swallowed by a whale.” Annoyed, the teacher ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Csi Golgotha: Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Why would God send His Son to die for us? The answer is simple: LOVE. You’ve heard of a crime of passion. The cross was a place of passion. But it wasn’t our passion; it was the loving passion of God who loved us enough to send His Son to die for us.

INTRODUCTION Easter is only two weeks away. Next Sunday, NY Times bestselling author, Joel Rosenberg, will be back with us. He’ll be speaking in the Sunday morning services and at 5:30 I’ll interview about his latest book and about events in the Middle East in light of Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed To Transform Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Jesus still looks out at His disciples – you and I – and sends. He gives us gifts, gives us resources, and gives us opportunities to lead people one step closer to Him.

How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed to Transform Luke 10:1-20 Feb 4, 2007 Intro: Several months ago, when considering whether I should be a part of the short-term missions team to Bolivia, I said to Pastor Sue, “I’m kind of worried that if I go, my heart might get so broken by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Father Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008

We are called to have the character of he father of the Prodigal in our neigbourhood.

Luke 15:11-32 January 20, 2008 Lighthouses of Prayer The Call to Become the Father Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Jesus Antivirus

Contributed by Tran Xuan on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer: Almighty God, we thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, as our Redeemer, Antidote for the deadly virus of sin.

Prayer: Almighty God, we thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, as our Redeemer, Antidote for the deadly virus of sin. Help us to live without fear knowing that You are our hope and our victory. Amen. Jesus Anti-virus Introduction: PH. D. Joshua Lederberg says, The single biggest threat to man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Amazing Love

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 29, 2005

By sending Jesus to die for us while we were still rejecting Him, God demonstrated His amazing love for us.

I. When they met she was just fifteen and he was sixteen. They dated throughout high school. He was a football player and she was a cheerleader. Nobody was surprised when they married after graduation. Four years and two babies later, she stood in her kitchen with the dirty dishes in the sink, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Rain!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003

Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us.

Let it rain! Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us. Scripture Texts: James 5:16b-18 “…The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah's Second Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 25, 2007

God is always willing to give another chance, never sends judgement before warning, and expects us to heed His warnings.

Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1-5 INTRO.: Jonah was called to his task twice. The first time he ran away. The second time, he obeyed and went. Though we say "opportunity only knocks once" obligation may hammer again and again at our conscience. Tell story of Jonah’s preaching. Jonah 3. I. God is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep, Snakes, And Doves

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord sends us out like sheep among wolves,and challenges us to be wise like serpents and harmless as doves.

Sheep, Snakes, and Doves Matthew 10:16-39 The world is on a collision course with disaster. It isn’t a massive asteroid hurling towards earth that threatens humanity, or global warming, or the AIDS epidemic. It is the clash between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. And the clock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Hand Off Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 23, 2008

Jesus calls his disciples and then sends them out to continue his ministry of preaching, teaching, casting out demons and healing.

Matthew 9:35-10:8 “The Hand Off” INTRODUCTION There are times the people image Jesus traveling around Judea and Galilee in something other than the traditional dress of the time. Instead of a loose fitting coat and sandals they picture Jesus clothed in blue tights, with a red cape and a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Angel

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

when God has an important message, he sends an angel. What was so important about the message from the ’Easter Angel’?

THE MESSAGE OF THE EASTER ANGEL Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Look Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Message 4 of 4 in send part of Hebrews Study. This study examines Melchizedek and appeals teaches the importance of tithing as a Godly principle.

3/2/08 – Look Up Melchizedek 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For Hope - Christmas Eve 2009

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 26, 2009

We have hope for life now and for life eternal because of God sending His Son and working out His plan.

A Time for Hope Advent Conspiracy – Christmas Eve 12/24/2009 Introduction It’s a Wonderful Life – No hope Video (Scene beginning at Martini’s Bar to the point right before Clarence jumps in water off the bridge) Slide after video Have you ever felt hopeless like George Bailey? What should be an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational