"missions" Tagged Sermons

Following Jesus Means Serving Others

Jesus says the truest sign others will have that we love Him is when we show love towards each other. One of the clearest ways to demonstrate this love is by serving each other! (John 13:12-17; 34-35) Sermon OutlinE “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:12-17, 34-35) The definition of a disciple of Jesus: A disciple is following Jesus, being changed by the Holy Spirit,…

Following Jesus Means We Have a Mission

Every disciple is called to make disciples. When we become followers of Jesus we are instantly tasked with helping others become fully devoted followers of Jesus. (Matthew 28:16-20) Sermon OutlinE “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make…

The Next Chapter of Eastbrook Missions

A message from Pastor Dan Ryan, from Romans 10:13-17 to conclude our 2023 MissionsFest, “Sent.” Sermon Outline What’s Next? A _________________________ not a _________________________ Our Good Story Our Plot Our Setting Our Characters Our Next Chapter Continuing the Good – Acts 20:36-38 What’s New: From _________________________ to _________________________ Who is key: _________________________ Workers & _________________________ Workers, Philippians 2:6-8 Our International Focus Areas Horn of Africa Levant Region Crossroads of the Himalayas Navigating the Unknown Discussion Questions Reflecting on Jack’s time…

The Call, Belief, and Proclamation: How Can They Hear Without Us?

A message from Rev. Dr. Jack Sara, President of Bethlehem Bible College, from Romans 10:13-17 to kick off our 2023 MissionsFest, “Sent.” Sermon Outline Romans 10:13-17: The Call, Belief and Proclamation, how can they hear without us? Introduction & the work of the Bethlehem Bible College An overview of the book of Romans and its themes. The importance of faith and the role of proclaiming the Gospel. Unpacking Romans 10:13-17 The Promise of Salvation (Romans 10:13) A. “For everyone who…

Local Outreach through the Lens of Luke 10

Missions Pastor Dan Ryan unpacks Luke 10 in light of Local Missions. Sermon Outline Jesus Sends out the 72 Three Key words: Peace (verse 5) Stay (verse 7) Heal (verse 9) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What parts of your faith have you seen God challenge through Scripture or Christians from other cultures to deepen your understanding of His truth? Share what the process was of pulling down past assumptions and letting God’s word and Spirit shape your viewpoint? Take time to read…

God Opening the Door of Faith

Jesus opened the “door of faith” (Acts 14.27) for the first sending church in history, Antioch Church, which commissioned Paul and Barnabus, the first cross-cultural missionaries in New Testament history! Let us learn from Antioch Church about being a dynamic sending church that sends out workers as “sheep among wolves.” (Luke 10.1-3) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why do you think Jesus sends His workers ahead of Him to EVERY place and town He went? How is that relevant to modern missions? (Luke…

To Be Sent Out in Mission

The church is sent on mission. While we are a family, we are also a family with a purpose that moves beyond ourselves. John 20:19-23 Sermon Outline On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when…

Seeking Transformation Through Jesus

This weekend wraps up MissionsFest 2021, a week-long deep dive into all things missions. Luke 4:14-21 SERMON OUTLINE Busyness vs. Transformation Losing sight of the end goal What is the end goal? Transformation in Jesus Luke 4:16-21 Integrated Transformation Our mission is to Proclaim & Embody It is a mission focused on the Spiritual and the Physical Mission lives in the tension of these two Jesus was fully man and fully God, a whole human and a whole spirit As…

The Commissions of Jesus for a Post-Covid World

This weekend kicks off MissionFest 2021, a week-long deep dive into all things missions. We will be joined in our services this Sunday by Dr. Ed Stetzer from Wheaton College and the Billy Graham Center, and he will be sharing a message called “The Commissions of Jesus for a Post-COVID World.” SERMON OUTLINE 1. We Are Sent (John 20:21) “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’” 2. To All Different…
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