Sermons on Worldwide Mission:

Discovering The Mission Of Mankind-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 21, 2010

2 of 2. God had a mission for mankind. & He still does. How is it to be experienced/entered/engaged/found/discovered? Mankind’s mission is bound-up with....

DISCOVERING the MISSION of MANKIND-II—Genesis 2:4-25 Attention: A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician & member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation & to give a little speech at the dinner. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Command Our Mission Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 27, 2011

The A.C.T.S.church is a called out community, a Christ focused community and a missional Community

Becoming An A.C.T.S. Church p.3 Jesus’ Command, Our Mission Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Last Week, I ended my message with a story that I wish to begin today’s message, There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace And God’s Mission Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 9, 2011

God has a mission for his church, but every believer also has a mission that God wants them to fulfill.

Grace And God’s Mission Romans 1:10-17 Have you ever considered what God’s mission is for you? Over the course of a lifetime, he may have many missions for you. Paul’s Longing To Visit Rome. (v. 10) Paul’s longing to visit Rome (and then Spain) was so intense that he prayed for God to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering The Mission Of Mankind-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

1 of 2. God had a mission for mankind, & He still does. How is mankind’s mission to be experienced/entered/engaged/found/discovered? Mankind’s mission is bound-up in His...

DISCOVERING the MISSION of MANKIND—Genesis 2:4-25 Attention: A zoning board had just been set up in a new community. A homeowner went to the office to request permission to build a small tool shed in his backyard. "Do you have a plan?" asked the director. "Oh, yes," said the owner, who showed him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Mission Trips Are Important

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009

Many people think teams going on mission trips are a waste of time and money, here are reasons they are of great value to individuals and churches.

Since the Brazil mission team is preparing lunch for us today, I want to deal with an issue that typically comes up when a team is going on an overseas mission trip. I heard this same issue when I was at FBC Florence and from other Pastors in their churches. The issue is spending large amounts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Discovering The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

Francis of Assisi said “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” This message as an encouraging reminder to let our action speak about our faith.

Re-discovering the Mission of The Church Opening: Extreme Home Makeover … Families who have fallen victim to circumstances beyond their control that truly affects their home or the condition of their home James 2:14-20 1. The Challenge to the Modern Church Too Busy Getting people involved What ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Missional: The Way To Be And Do Church

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

First sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

As I started to write this sermon, I read a blog in which the following question appeared, (Slide 1) ‘When you think of someone practicing Christianity, what is one of the first things that comes to mind?’ Would someone like Myrtie Howell come to mind? Pastor Marc Axelrod says that Myrtie quit ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 24:47

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Missions Work Is Fishy

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Biblical Mission Of The Church?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 4, 2007

Seven thing the church shouldbe doing

WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH? The church is here for a Divine purpose. I want us to learn that purpose so that as we live from day to day we can have that purpose clearly as our motive to live. Let us look at Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:20 I. IT IS GIVEN TO US TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

I'm On A Mission For The King

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008

We want to learn to share the Gospel because we want everyone to see the King one day and remain with him forever.

Luke 19:11-27 M: While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

What's Your Life Mission

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

The word Christian means “Little Christs”, and our Boss’s mission should be our mission.

’Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15 He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on missions and the local church.

Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Made For A Mission Stay On Course Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2008

This is part 1 in my series Made For A Mission. I look in this message on the need to stay on course to avoid moral failure.

Made For A Mission—Stay On Course 2/3/2007 2 Samuel 7:8-7:22 2 Timothy 2:1-15 Today the New York Giants and The New England Patriots are on a mission to win the NFL’s greatest prize which is the Superbowl. This is the game all the NFL teams try so hard to reach. In the last game of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missions In Our Own Backyard Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 14, 2007

Some churches are so focused on overseas missions that they miss the mission field in their own backyard. Jesus said we’d be his witnesses at home as well as abroad.

Missions in Our Backyard QUOTE: Oswald Smith "The light that shines farthest shines brightest near home" Churches so focused on overseas they neglected their own mission - declined and closed! Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist