Sermons on Spiritual Mandate:

Doing It To Jesus

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011

In one magnificent moment Jesus painted a lasting portait of greatness that demonstrated and mandated our attitude towards children.

“Doing It to Jesus” Mark 9:33-37 Like a good carpenter Jesus never missed an opportunity to drive the nail home. He capitalized on making teachable moments out of the ordinary scenes of life. He majored in turning the values of society upside down. Can you picture the scene here in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Finished

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

A LOOK AT HOW THE AGE OF SACRIFICES IS COMPLETED, AFTER OVER 158 MILLION MANDATED SACRIFICES WITH 1 SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS

IT IS FINISHED GENESIS 4:1-10 1. Adam knew his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." 2. Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3. In the course of time Cain ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Attitude Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2021

1) Mandate (1 Peter 2:18) and the 2) Motive for Submission (1 Peter 2:19-21).

Although the literal reading of this text is for servants and masters, we will discuss the concept in a relational sense this morning to the workplace with employers and employees. Therefore, even though there is no exact parallel to such ‘servant’ status in modern society, the fact that this was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Other

Church Visions PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Emphasize the importance and significance of the Great Commission, a mandate from Jesus Christ, and to encourage believers to live it out in their everyday lives.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful mandate given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ, a mandate that has shaped the mission and purpose of the Church for over two millennia. This mandate, known as The Great Commission, is the bedrock of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Great Commission

Staying Within The Borders

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Jun 24, 2017

Samson is an example that we all need to stay within our borders "spiritually" or face the consequences.

I often find a great reflection of our times as it relates to the book of Judges. In those days, there was no king in Israel, everyone did what was right in his eyes. (Judges 21:25) Today we see our society wanting no part in exercising itself in obedience to God or Gods mandates. Our own eyes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:25

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You A Baby In Christ Or A Child Growing In The Grace Of God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Are you a Baby in Christ or a Child Growing in the Grace of God? We can experience real joy through our spiritual growth.

Are you a babe in Christ or a Child Growing in the Grace of God? Straight into the question: Are you perfect? In Matthew 5:48 Jesus says “you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Did Jesus really say that? Did Jesus really mean what he said? Over the years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle For The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 1, 2021

The media is full of “heart-healthy” tips that we should follow, but even more importantly are the efforts we make to safeguard our spiritual hearts, or what Solomon calls the wellspring of our spiritual life. Learn more about this battle for our hearts in this Sunday’s message.

The Battle for the Heart Introduction Last week we looked at the battle for our minds, and I ended saying, “That while the battle we are in is spiritual, the primary ground that this battle is fought is in our minds. But what ultimately determines the victory is the place we give to Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Foursquare

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Intro A. This is another of Paul’s “prison epistles,” written from the barracks in Rome (as he did with his letter to the Philippians) and in the company of Timothy B. Points out Epaphras (not Epaphroditus, a messenger for the Philippians), likely founder and pastor C. He expressed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Romans 11:33, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 4:14-17, 2 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 3:16-20, James 1:2-4, Matthew 5:12, Revelation 2:10, Romans 8:17, Psalm 103:12  (view more)  (view less)

Alive In This World Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008

For Earth Day -- We continue to deplete resources, but there are more to be found. We cannot ignore the mandate to make sure that all have material as well as spiritual needs met. God’s call is to care about all aspects of all people and all the earth.

The universal symbol of a person taking his ease – the sign on the door, “Gone fishing.” You came to the medical office to get a checkup, but the doctor decided he had done enough for one day; “Gone fishing.” You came to the lawyer’s office to put First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg into your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go Into All The World Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017

Jesus went where the sinners were. He took advantage of the opportunities to heal, mind, body, and soul. Our mandate is to go.

Introduction A. My Dad and I were talking the other night about love and marriage. He told me that he knew as early as their wedding what marriage to my Mom would be like. It seems the minister asked my Mom, "Do you take this man to be your husband." And she said, "I do." Then the minister asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Created On Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 21, 2022

God created us on purpose for His purposes.

On Tuesday of this week, another world record was broken when the population of our planet topped 8 billion people! I’m not quite sure what baby’s birth put us over the top, or even how they count this, but it’s fair to say humankind has kept at least one of God’s commands which is to “be fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned For Kingdom Impact Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024

In Mark 16:15-18, we are presented with the Great Commission, a divine mandate given by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself.

Commissioned for Kingdom Impact Mark 16:15-18 Introduction: Today we delve into a passage that encapsulates the heart of our calling as followers of Christ. In Mark 16:15-18, we are presented with the Great Commission, a divine mandate given by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. As we explore this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Acts 4:29-30, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15, Psalm 103:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working The Worth Back Into Worship

Contributed by Victor G. Koon on Jun 15, 2011

This message is about Jesus correcting our misconceptions about worship and mandating as to how our worship can be a valid and worthy experience.

Theme: “Working the worth back into worship Text: John 4:21-30 Pre – Introduction From the passage of Scripture that was so eloquently read, John 4:21-30) kindly allow us to meditate together on the subject: “Working the worth back into worship" Thesis: While the human heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Counted Worthy To Suffer Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

We must adjust our AIM to the TARGET our Lord has set before us in order to fulfill the missions mandate.

Counted Worthy To Suffer Acts 5:12-42 We come back again to our series through the book of Acts which I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” By God’s grace that is what we are seeking to be. But in order to be a church on mission, we must know what the mission is. If we don’t understand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Your Portrait In Scripture Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 25, 2007

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you.

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you. But you will see your portrait in scripture. The Bible talks about three different portraits and every one of us fits in to one of these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist