Sermons on Shared Vision:

A Dynamic Church Shares Generously Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 29, 2008

God rewards those who trust him enough to invest in his kingdom.

Scripture Introduction You work hard for your money. Why would you give it away? Jerry Lewis hosts an annual telethon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last year 63 million dollars was pledged—a significant amount, no doubt. Still, however, on a per gift basis, neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Authentic Church Shares Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2024

Today we're going to use several familiar passages of Scripture to stress the importance of us sharing Christ with the world. Telling others about Jesus is what helps to make a church be an authentic church. Authentic, because we truly care about other's salvation.

It is mind boggling to think about how much information is shared through social media. People record videos, they filter photos, and they post updates. It's common in today's world for people to share private moments and public thoughts about anything and everything--- almost. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Passover Meal With Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

How the elements of the Jewish Passover meal communicate powerful symbolism in the Lord's Supper.

INTRODUCTION I spent the last week in Hong Kong with Dale Pond and Greg Smith at a very strategic international church conference. I was able to be one of the speakers and introduce the Healthy Church training. I was the small print on the program because the keynote speakers were Ravi Zacharias ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

"You Look To Comfortable; Getting Out Of The Comfort Zone!” Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

Intro: I have been talking to you about casting the vision. Last Sunday, I told you about the story of Moses and Joshua how Moses set the vision while Joshua fulfilled it. I then challenged you to get plugged in to the vision of the church; it is by plugging in that you become empowered to go ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

"Releasing Your Destiny” Pt.8 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

This message marks the end of the Vision series. I know that it has felt like the eternal series, but I pray that you have been inspired and blessed by this series. For several weeks now I have been writing out the vision of this house so that when you read it and hear it you may run with it. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Mark 16:15-18

Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Point? - To Share A Message Series

Contributed by Charles White on Jun 27, 2001

Church purpose

 WHAT’S THE POINT? - TO SHARE A MESSAGE Luke 24:45-49 - Sunday AM - August 10, 1997 INTR: When George Bush and his military advisors determined to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces they first poured all the military might of the United States onto the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Share Communion

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

A seeker-aware exposition of the purpose for the sharing of communion

Why We Share Communion Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29   A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2005

Being faithful in sharing the good news requires the right perspective, right passion and right presentation.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by using an illustration from Israel’s history as a backdrop for our lesson today. 1. The story is covered in 2 Kings chapters 6 and 7. 2. Sometime around 850 B.C., Joram was king of Israel, and Ben-Hadad king of Aram mobilized his entire army and laid siege to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Share Your Faith

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 14, 2006

See what Peter has to say about the How’s, the When’s, and the Why’s of sharing your faith.

1 Peter 3:13-17 Many Christians believe Preaching, Teaching & Church – most important If preaching could change the world– WORLD WOULD BE CHANGED Christianity— Has never had a true impact on the world Too busy attacking, condemning, judging people, rude– I’m so sick of RELIGION— Thank GOD— ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Share Jesus Without Fear Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 7, 2005

This message speaks to a fear that every believer deals with at one time or another..the fear of sharing our faith.The sermon also deals with some practical advice on how to overcome this fear.

Share Jesus Without Fear 2nd Timothy 1:5-9a For the last month we have been talking about the topic of fear… Both on Sundays and on Wednesday nights. We have talked about the fear of commitment, failure of, loneliness, this Wednesday, the fear of death. These are fairly common fears for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Sharing The Gift Of Healing Series

Contributed by Philip Grose on Jan 9, 2006

Sermon#1 of a four part Series focusing on the gifts the children received while in Narina and how those gifts relate to the Gifts we recieve as Christians. This sermon focuses on the "Juice of the Fire-Flower" our calling to use God’s Gift of healing.

C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is now a major motion picture playing at theaters all over our area. Lewis wrote this series of children’s stories to provide chidren the opportunity to understand the truths of the Bible. Each book in the series, “The Chronicles of Narina” tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing Your Life Journey

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

People get real scared when you ask them to share thier testimony. People also do not know what to say. This sermon teaches you how to share your life Journey

I Peter 3:15-16 Sharing Your Life Journey Introduction A. Read I PETER 3:15-16 B. Ok, I agree with those verses but how do I do that? C. In your bulletins for the last several months I have had a sentence in there about sharing your life journeys. D. What does that mean? E. Your life journey is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sharing What You Enjoy Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

Evangelism is the inevitable fruit of true worship.

Sharing What You Enjoy Psalm 9:1-11 I enjoy listening to people's stories. And as a pastor, I get to hear a lot of stories. What I have learned is that people love to talk about who or what they enjoy. Near the top of the list are stories about the successes of children and grandchildren. I also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-11

Why We Share Communion

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 2, 2002

Message discusses what this practice is about and who is invited to the Lord’s Table, particularly from a Weslyean perspective.

(Thanks to Bob Hostetler for ideas for this message. I’ve added a Methodist twist to the message. Powerpoint and audience outline available). A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 11:1-52

Denomination: Methodist