Sermons on The Mission Of Jesus:

When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 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

Redeeming Your Time - Eliminate All Hurry Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of time management in accordance with Jesus's example, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tasks without hurry and understanding that our worth is not determined by our productivity.

Today is the last day of a series called, Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” Over the past few weeks, we have explored six timeless time management principles from the life of Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 14:28-30

Topics: Time Management, Divine Mission, Productivity

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

New Creation Living: Following Jesus Into A Transformed Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2025

What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a change of opinion, a moral upgrade, a religious badge? Or does the Gospel promise something far deeper—something radical, something eternal?

New Creation Living: Following Jesus into a Transformed Life” Discipleship (Following Jesus) Series – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: A Question That Changes Everything Let me begin with a simple but searching question: What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:15, Colossians 3:1, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can't Stop Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, the crowd's reactions, and the reasons for following Him, urging us to live in and be shaped by the Bible. Key

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather together, whether in person or virtually, we are united in our shared faith and our shared purpose. We are here to worship, to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the Word of God. Today, we are going to be looking at a passage of scripture that is rich ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Topics: Palm Sunday

A Messiah's Focus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2011

We need to focus on our mission the same way that Jesus did.

A Messiah's Focus Text: Matt. 20:17-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote from the movie Hoosiers "Forget about the crowds, the size of the school, their fancy uniforms, and remember what got you here, focus on the fundamentals we have gone over time and time again, and most importantly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Noble Savage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2011

A sermon on what happens to the heathen, those who have never heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ? (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free")

HoHum: For a while people have believed that our problems exist because we are too civilized. If we would just get back to nature, and throw away all of the modern conveniences, and the ideas found in the Christian religion, then we would be like the noble savages of old. A good example of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Well Encounters

Contributed by Karl Popke on Nov 14, 2012

The story of Jesus, is life changing, however we struggle to break through the barriers in order to share that story. Jesus is the master exampling how to be intentional about being intentional. The results are life changing.

I. Fear Is An Inhibitor - Some time ago there was a commercial. I think it might have been a Kodak moment, or something like that. But in the commercial the day begins with a dad taking his little girl to a public pool. Once there, he’s found teaching her how to dive off the diving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom For The Coming King

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Jan 22, 2023

Luke 10. Jesus Sends out Seventy. Proclaim the Kingdom of God, though there are many dangers and enemies, The messengers triumph in Jesus’ Name and also divinely protected from all enemies and harm.

Text Jesus Send Seven-two (To Administer both the physical and spiritual) 1. Jesus sends 72 men 1. Prepare towns he was to about to visit. 2. Their way (Where they choose) 3. Mission dangerous 4. To travel light 5. Proclaim Peace and the Kingdom 6. Accept Charity and anchor one home and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2025

The main point is that Jesus Christ the Son of Man and Son of God is the awaited Messiah. The theme of Romans is that we are justified by faith. Jesus came to save you.

Introduction The themes in the book of Romans include our need for a savior, the righteousness of Jesus Christ and our spiritual condition as sinners. The book is clear that Jesus came to save us. This is the gospel and in Romans Paul makes this his central focus. We are saved when we put our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Charge Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In his resurrection and appearance to the disciples and through the Day of Pentecost, Jesus accomplished two things: He gave them their mission and empowered them for it and He created His Church, the body of Christ.

The Charge of a Disciple Matthew 28:18-20a They found themselves wrapped in darkness, hiding behind locked doors and wrestling with their lost dreams and how things could have gone so horribly wrong. Just three years prior, a stranger walked up to them and uttered three words which forever changed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Does True Mission/Ministry Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 27, 2013

The fourth function of the church is to be 'on mission' and 'in ministry' for Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2013 Date Preached: April 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Mission/Ministry Look Like? Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 [NLT] Introduction: 1Therefore, since we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The First Missionary Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Whatever you’ve done with your life, whatever you’ve chosen to do. its a story and it needs to be told, free yourself. God will do the rest

The First Missionary: Breaking Boundaries Luke 8:26-39 Mar 8, 2009 Lent #2 Intro: This morning marks the second week of the season of Lent, which is the time when the people of God prepare to remember and celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. Easter is coming closer each week, and as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Harvest Of Compassion

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 19, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 11

June 18, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 9:35-10:8 A Harvest of Compassion Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; ask the Lord of the harvest to send out ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

" Let's Go On And Go If We Are Going" The Great Commision

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 8, 2017

The great commission

“Let’s go on and go if we’re going” Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:1-11 Ya’ll know that I love the movie Lonesome dove And if you have been here any time at all you also know that I have seen it more times Than is probably considered healthy You also know if you have spent any time with me outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Worship To Wavering

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 5, 2023

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year A

June 4, 2023 – Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 28:16-20 From Worship to Wavering Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran