Sermons on Sending:

Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

Placing the stone in your hand at the foot of the cross means that you are willing to no longer see yourself or the world as the guiding force at the center of your life and remind you that Jesus is the Cornerstone that guides our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions.

Cornerstone. The “cornerstone” is the first stone that is set when you start building with stone or brick. It’s the most important part of the building because the position of all the other stones or bricks are determined by the cornerstone. [Hold up piece of paper or bulletin.] Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11, Jeremiah 7:25-26, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: United Methodist

4 Unrelated Sermons, On 4 Unrelated Stories (Exodus 4:18-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 29, 2021

(1) How to Say Goodbye; (2) God Wants you to Serve Him; (3) God took circumcision seriously; (4) Why we praise God.

There are parts of the Bible that lend themselves more to teaching/preaching than others. Today's passage, Exodus 4:18-31, doesn't lead to a smooth sermon. It's a series of four short stories. Each of these stories has its own little buildup and conclusion. Each of these stories has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

"he Is Risen!" Now What?

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 18, 2024

He is Risen, but we ask, “What now?” What does it mean for us and how does it impact our lives today? Is it just to be an awesome historical event and left there? The answer is no.

HE IS RISEN! (He is Risen indeed!) That is the shouted declaration of triumph and its reaffirming response. The fact that Christ is risen is the pinnacle of our Christian faith. Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection. The Apostle Paul stated; “For what I received I passed on to you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny (Part 1) The Significance Of Destiny Helpers

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s destiny for your life will be consistent with the way He wired you - your unique experiences, passion, abilities, spiritual gifts? You also need Destiny Helpers - People who can enhance your life to reach your destiny. They may be good or bad, but God can use them to enhance you...

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 1: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DESTINY HELPERS 2 KINGS 5: 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great & honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Will Move Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2021

Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro It’s SO good to be able to share this time today. As I’ve shared before, I have found that going through this pandemic bound season is hard for all of us...in various ways and degrees...and what has made the most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shake Off The Dust

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

What does the shaking off the dust represent ? It speaks of being ready to share the gospel, not covered in the dust of the world.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Earlier the 12 were sent forth with a similar mission (Luke 9:1-6). 12 is the number of the 12 Tribes of Israel and the sending of the twelve is to Israel alone . 70 is the number of nations mentioned in Genesis 10 and so symbolically the sending of the 70 talks of reaching all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:51-52, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

"The Gifts Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 13, 2010

What gifts are ours because God gave the gift of His son?

From the beginning, giving gifts has been a part of the celebration of Christmas. In the first Christmas, the wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child. Today, as we approach yet another Christmas holiday season, no doubt many of us are already thinking in terms of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says Move We Should Be Ready

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 5, 2011

Knowing when to move and when to be still is one of the most crucial lessons we learn as believers.

When God Says Move We Should Be Ready There are many times in life where each believer reaches a cross road. This is the point in which decisions have to be made about our direction and life choices. Sometimes the choices are simple, whether or not to diet or to redecorate a room are examples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Will Remember The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

We will remember the name of the LORD

Psalm 20:1-9 We will remember the name of the LORD I. The Security of the LORD - (1-3) i. The Hope Involved - 1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee. It's Source - The LORD hear thee It's Sufficiency - in the day of trouble; It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Visitation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Visitation

Acts 10:1-8 The Visitation The Man His Place - 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, His Position - a centurion of the band called the Italian band, His Piety - 2 A devout man, His Purity - and one that feared God with all his house, His Philanthropy - which gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Receive The Spirit Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Explore the power of the Holy Spirit, the encouragement from Jesus, and the promise of faith found in John 20:19-23, as we seek to grow closer to God and experience His presence in our lives.

Picture this: You're in a room with your friends, and you're scared because you think people are out to get you. Suddenly, Jesus shows up! That's what happened to the disciples in this story. Jesus shows up and breathes on them, saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." Now, I want you to imagine a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Topics: Holy Spirit, Divine Encouragement, Spiritual Power, Divine Promise

Ballistic Christianity

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

If God ever truly begins to do things we’re not used to, the world as we know it will be turned upside down.

Ballistic Christianity Matthew 9:35-38 It must have been about twenty-two years ago that our family attended a week-long Bible conference at a Christian conference center near North Platte, Nebraska. A family in the church I pastored in Garland, Texas paid for all our expenses so we could make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Spoiled One And His Unsung Heros

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 27, 2007

Naaman was well known, but the real heros in this story are the unnamed little servant girl and some other servants who persuaded their master to obey the word of the prophet.

Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-14 (central text) I. Qualities of this man (v. 1) A. a leader (of rank) B. submissive to his king C. an honorable man D. used by God E. he had a real problem and need Who amongst us has a need? Who does God choose to use to send the message of hope? In this case, an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mandate For Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

We are called to serve Christ and His church. This is a message for our annual ministry fair.

The Mandate of Ministry Luke 9:1-6, 10-11 Ministry Fair Message August 21, 2005 Evening Service Introduction Story from my first church - Attitude toward ministry I. Mandate for sending 1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God