Sermons on World Outreach:

Aunt Bee's Medicine Man Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

Mayberry Moments: Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man Scripture Reading: 1 Cor. 10:12-13 Well, maybe you’ve never bought a bottle of Colonel Harvey’s elixir, but my guess is that every one of us here has been deceived a time or two, and that’s what I want to take a few minutes to talk about, based on our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opie And The Spoiled Kid Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

Mayberry Moments: Opie & the Spoiled Kid Scripture Reading: Col. 3:23-24 Wow... Twenty-seven cents a week, eh? Andy’s a big spender, isn’t he? Just to set the record straight, my kids got THIRTY CENTS a week! And Opie’s got a lot to learn about how to throw a temper tantrum, right, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent Means Return To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 4, 2014

This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto.

**This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto** Lent is a time of getting ready, when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stumbling Block Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The second of a series of sermons about breaking through the Christian subculture to reach people for Jesus.

INTRO ƒ{ The stumbling block has become the Christian Subculture ƒ{ Much of what we do today at Citipoint is not only trying to tell people about Jesus ƒ{ But getting them beyond this Christian subculture barrier that we've created ƒ{ Jesus never wanted us to create a subculture ƒ{ Jesus hung ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dads Who Are Intentional Series

Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013

Here are three different habits that you as a dad can do and bestow upon your children.

Twenty-six hundred years ago in the year 640 BC, there was a new king over all of Israel. He was eight years old. His name was Josiah. This is a young man who had to grow into his role over time. But God put him there for a reason. His family tree had not been filled with spiritual models for him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Ready To Go

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

Sure we want to win people to Christ, but are we ready to recieve them? Five marks of a healthy church.

Are We Ready To GO? Romans 15:1-6 A. I couldn’t help but think about this message all day yesterday. 1. Car Care Clinic. a. Tire pressures were checked, b. Anti-freeze levels checked. c. Oil levels checked. d. Transmission fluid levels checked. e. Windshield washer levels ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Church Dead

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2018

You may as well hold the funeral and move on.

Is Your Church Dead? Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Resurrection Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

This contemporary message is part two of a four part series on "Make a Fresh Start" inspired by Outreach and a variety of messages on Sermon Central.

Make a Fresh Start Series Personal Resurrection As we have been discussing in our new series, every now and then we have to make a fresh start. Sometimes we choose a fresh start. • It might be a commitment to get our household affairs in order. • It might be joining a health club or fitness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Come And Join Us!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today.

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 10:14-15 Theme: Evangelism Title: Come and Join Us! This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon introduces the series on the 4 Core Values of the Church (Worship, Outreach, Community, Discipleship) and explores what it means to be a Worshipping Church.

You may have noticed we spent an extended period in worship this morning. Amen. To be honest, the reason we did it is because we wanted to truly prove that we do value worship here at Bellevue Christian Church. I imagine that some of you aren’t used to spending time singing that many songs. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Isaiah 29:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Every Member A Missionary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 22, 2009

Missionaries on mission connect others to Christ.

Every Member a Missionary Colossians 4:2-6 Rev. Brian Bill 3/22/09 [Mission Impossible Theme Song] Mission: Impossible began as a television series in the late 60’s that chronicled the missions of a team of secret agents known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). A hallmark of the series ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The First To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009

How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Deacons Are Vital To Church Growth

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 7, 2017

When the Apostles felt overwhelmed they created an office....DEACONS, and the church GREW!

Acts 6:1 “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” We see, here, the church growing to a large number. As long as the church was small and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compassion: The Healing Touch

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.

COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Shows Unending Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2024

We are tasked with showing the glory, justice and patience of God, and we mess up, sometimes frequently.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2024 The Lord’s mercy endures forever. Let’s be honest, here. Do we really deserve God’s mercy, when all of us who have reached the age of reason have sins in our life, and most of us have serious sins impacting human life, or honesty, financial justice, or our human ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic