Podcasts about missional

We don't need a big platform to influence others. We just need to be open to where and who God sends our way.

Luke 10:1-20

Because we love the idea of self-sufficiency, we often try to mask our inner brokenness with outward religious performance or other means. The gospel shatters the illusion that we can be self-sufficient by revealing a Savior whose grace is abundant. In this sermon, we explore Matthew 15 and how Jesus is enough and how this truth frees us to seek him boldly, to let his Word rule us, and to offer him our inadequate resources.

10:45 AM Sunday Worship - 09/20/2026

Luke highlights and emphasizes the key role that several women played in the life and ministry of Jesus. This lesson cannot cover them all, but we focus in on five different examples of women who helped move the mission of God forward in Luke-Acts and the missional attributes we should aspire. 

We all place our faith in something. We often step out confidently, only to focus on terrifying circumstances that expose our dangerous illusion of self-sufficiency. The gospel reveals a Savior who absorbed the ultimate storm of judgment so he could catch us when we fail. In this sermon, we explore Matthew 14:22-36 and how trusting the Lord of the storm with our "little-faith" turns our desperate cries into genuine worship.

God created everything good because creation reflects its Creator—and God alone is good. Human sin began by doubting God's goodness. Sin distorted our view of God and one another, bringing suffering and death. God did not abandon His creation. He revealed Himself to Moses as compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, forgiving sin, and administering justice. Israel returned to this revelation as the picture of God's character. Jesus Christ is the complete picture of God. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus reveals God's compassion and grace, provides forgiveness, satisfies justice, and begins restoring what sin has cursed. We cannot achieve goodness through moral effort; we can only receive and reflect the goodness that originates in God. Only God is good, and goodness originates in Him. As we see and trust God's goodness revealed in Jesus, we can embody His goodness for the sake of others.

PCC celebrates our Missionaries this weekend! Our guest speaker today is Rev. Marc Porpilia. He is a Chaplain with Hockey Ministries International. The sermon is titled "Missional, Martyr, Incarnational". It is based on the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 15, verses 1-32 (Luke 15:1-32). Open up a Bible and get ready to follow along! Please let us know if you have chosen to follow Jesus after viewing or listening to this sermon! We want to welcome you to the family of God and give you a Bible and pray with and for you! If you don't have a Bible, we will be glad to give you one! Everyone should have their own copy of God's Word. If you have a need for prayer, please contact our church office. People on our prayer and ministry teams would be glad to pray with and for you! Our contact information can be found on our website at https://pittsfordcc.org/

Who is Jesus according to Jesus? We are answering that question by exploring seven scandalous claims he makes in the Gospel of John, known as the "I AM" statements.In John 14, Jesus declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Within each of these three words, we find something we desperately long for—something we were created for. Yet, we frequently replace these authentic longings with cheap, enticing counterfeits. These counterfeits promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us empty.In this message, we discover that while we tend to be preoccupied with self-preservation and security, what we truly need—and what Jesus offers—is a life of abundance and purpose that we can participate in now and into eternity.

In this special episode, Rev. and Mrs. LJ and Andrea Harry share their story of loving God and loving one another, and how marriage shapes us for ministry to others in the kingdom of God.

We believe that it is important to build meaningful relationships with people who think and believe differently than we do. But knowing how to engage with someone from another faith (or no faith at all) without it feeling awkward, forced, or like there is a hidden agenda isn't easy. In this episode, Brent and Mike talk about the importance of having intentional conversations with people of different faiths. They share three simple practices—curiosity, listening, and sharing—that have made a powerful impact on their own relationships. Tune in to learn how you can build genuine friendships, cultivate peace, and create opportunities for honest faith conversations in your own life! 

So far in our Disciple Making Church series we have answered the question, WHY make disciples, seeing it is God's grand, cosmic plan for all of history. We have answered WHAT is a disciple? It is RELATIONAL, RATIONAL, MISSIONAL, and EMOTIONAL apprentice. And we talked about HOW disciples are made and through what means by looking at “4 P's.” Today we answer WHO makes disciples and WHERE do we make them?

Every human being wrestles with the exhausting concern for what others think. We chase worldly status only to end up enslaved by the opinions of an ever-watching audience. The gospel invites us to a radically different table, hosted by a compassionate King — we need only bring our lack. In this sermon, we explore Matthew 14:1-21 and how the gospel frees us from the fear of man to rest in God's satisfaction and abundance.

What do you do when the battle in front of you is bigger than the strength inside of you? Jehoshaphat shows us a battle rhythm: seek God, pray, fast, bow, worship, praise, then advance in obedience. The battle belongs to the LORD. Praise does not make God King; it declares that He is King. Worship surrenders our posture before Him. When the diagnosis, report, relationship, or opposition feels bigger than you, remember the victory that Jesus has already won. Look up, bow down, lift up, sing out, and move forward. Assign your praise and worship to lead your advance.

So far in our Disciple Making Church series we have answered the question, WHY make disciples, seeing it is God's grand, cosmic plan for all of history. Today we define WHAT is a disciple? It is RELATIONAL, RATIONAL, MISSIONAL, and EMOTIONAL. Second we talk about HOW disciples are made and through what means by looking at “4 P's.”

Juízes 6 encontra Israel no sétimo ano de opressão midianita. Não era uma guerra de exércitos frente a frente: os midianitas haviam cercado a terra para sufocá-la por dentro, confiscando cada colheita até a economia do povo ruir. É nesse cenário que Gideão aparece — malhando trigo escondido dentro de um tanque de prensar uvas, com medo de que o pouco que produzia fosse tomado. Quando o anjo do Senhor o chama de "poderoso guerreiro", Gideão responde com uma pergunta que também é a nossa: se Deus está conosco, por que tudo isso nos aconteceu? Onde estão as maravilhas que os nossos pais nos contam?Guilherme Franco, pastor da Igreja A Ponte, no Recife/PE, abre a mensagem por um caminho pessoal. Enquanto o irmão mais novo era aprovado no ITA e a casa inteira celebrava, ele — mais velho e sem rumo aos 18 anos — ouvia do próprio pai a única definição disponível: "o Guilherme é uma bênção". A palavra "bênção", ele lembra, nem sempre é elogio; às vezes é o rótulo gentil que se dá a quem ainda não virou realidade. E essa é a tese do sermão: Deus nunca chamou ninguém para ser promessa. A promessa existe, mas o Senhor não quer que ela permaneça promessa — ele quer que se torne realidade, e a demora em entender isso é o que mantém tanta gente estagnada.Leitura bíblica: Juízes 6.11-16 e 25Celebração em 06/09/2026__Acompanhe nossas redes sociais:@batistaurbana​https://instagram.com/batistaurbanahttps://facebook.com/batistaurbanahttps://open.spotify.com/show/5hZJE8ClmGvdknxaWrCdhW__Igreja Batista UrbanaCelebrações presenciais• Domingos | 09h, 11h15 e 19h• Quintas | 20hR. José Lins do Rego, 631 - Valparaiso - Santo André/ SP - Brasil

1 Corinthians: The Church, the City & the Way of Jesus - 1 Corinthians 9:1-23 A Missional Life Andrew Rael Download

Luke 6:27-36. Jesus' core teachings form us for our missional witness. This lesson brings together the intersection of the pillar teaching of loving your enemies with the mission of God. 

Human beings are story-formed people. There's a story that has formed you; and there's a story (the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus) that can transform you. In this sermon we consider the life of the Apostle Paul as narrated in Acts 22 to learn how the good grace of Jesus comes to meet us in the midst of our life story.

"Characteristics of a Missional Church" - Acts 2:41-47Matt Roe, Senior PastorOriginal Date: August 30, 2026

Why does Jesus say "blessed are the poor" and "woe to the rich"? What implications does that have for us as disciples? 

What are we here for? A meaningful life requires a satisfying answer to that question. In this sermon we explore the purposes for which God created the world and consider why “the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.”

Chapter 1: Jonah runs Chapter 2: Jonah repents Chapter 3: Jonah returns Chapter 4: Jonah resents Four things we need for a Missional heart: (1) Seeing (2) Abiding (3) Remembering (4) Trusting

God has called each and every one of us to mission, in and through the various vocations we have and the relationships we all have forged.“Mission” is this: We are Sent People. Just as Jesus is the Sent One, now the Father and the Son has sent the Holy Spirit into his people so that we too can be sent ones. All of us—not just the ministry professionals—can encounter God and experience God's power as we are boldly living every aspect of life for Him and for the sake of others.Our guest is Jon Hietbrink. He is the co-author, along with Linson Daniel and Eric Rafferty, of Reviving Mission: Awakening to the Everyday Movement of God (InterVarsity Press, 2024).In this episode, we discuss:* Every believer—not only in ministry occupations as pastors, campus ministers, and missionaries, but also everyone—is in full-time missional work in and through our everyday jobs–businesspeople, teachers, baristas, homemakers, politicians, artists, and scientists. Our “ordinary lives” are the context for amazing mission.* The “Four Es” for living a missional Christian life: Encounter, Explore, Empower, and Establish.* Encounter: As Christians, we believe we encounter a God who is here and moving. But what we believe and what we experience can be very different. Many of us have not encountered God like we see in the Bible. We discuss ways to move away from our cynicism and to seek to encounter God in our everyday lives.* Explore: Since God is with us and God is moving, then God is already at work everywhere we go and he is doing things all around us. We just need to lift up our eyes and become inquisitive as to what's going on. We talk about practical ways to do this. * Empower: In John 16:7, Jesus tells his disciples something pretty shocking: “But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” A quote from the book: “Let that sink in. The Holy Spirit inside of you is better than Jesus next to you.”* Establish: Committing to communal rhythms of transforming habits and habitats. We want to live for Christ in every aspect of our lives, but we get burned out, or we just drift away. We need to be resilient. Establishing habits and enmeshing ourselves in various depths of Christian community helps us be able to keep going in our faith and mission.Scroll down to learn more about Jon Hietbrink.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends!Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. For further resources on reintegrating all of life with God's mission, go to re-integrate.org.Jon HietbrinkJon Hietbrink serves as a Vice President of Campus Ministry for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, helping to cultivate missional movements on campuses across the country. He's one of the founders of the EveryCampus coalition. Jon earned his MA in Missional Church Movements from Wheaton College. He loves hiking in creation and traveling to new places. He lives in the Midwest with his wife, Stephanie, and their two Gen Z kids. Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe

Join us as we explore what it means to be a faithful presence in our community. Following Jesus means more than gathering together. It also means being sent out, bringing His love, hope, and presence into the places where we live, work, and serve.

We live in a world that envisions freedom as the absence of obligations. But it turns out that our deepest freedom comes from embracing duty and responsibility. In this sermon we explore Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 11), where Jesus shows us the human goodness of fulfilling our duties and obligations toward our neighbors.

Who is Jesus according to Jesus? We are answering that question by exploring seven scandalous claims he makes in the Gospel of John, known as the "I AM" statements.In John 14, Jesus declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Within each of these three words, we find something we desperately long for—something we were created for. Yet, we frequently replace these authentic longings with cheap, enticing counterfeits. These counterfeits promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us empty.In this message, we discover that while we tend to be preoccupied with collecting answers, what we truly need—and what Jesus offers—is a truth that we can build our life and faith upon.

Over the years, we've learned that the healthiest communities are the ones that pray together often. But knowing how to pray as a group without it feeling awkward or forced isn't always easy.In this episode, Brianna and Jondra introduce a simple tool that has made a powerful impact on their house church. Tune in to learn how you can make corporate prayer accessible, meaningful, and a consistent habit in your own community!

What does it mean to be human? Psalm 8 answers this question by portraying human beings as both glorious and limited. God has “crowned us with glory and honor” as persons made in his image. He has also made us “a little lower than the angels,” reminding us that we are finite and limited. In this sermon we explore the wisdom of Psalm 8 to discover how embracing both our glory and our limits is key to human flourishing.

Developing an attitude of outreach in your congregation is fostered by church leaders and carried out as a community. Join Dr. Douglas Rutt, professor emeritus of practical theology; Dr. David Loy, dean of Christ College at Concordia University in Irvine, California; and Kristin Woods, New American Families Facilitator at Word of Life Lutheran School in St. Louis, as they discuss ways to intentionally look outward. 

In This EpisodeWhy Christians need to be active participants, not spectators, in conversations about AI.How technology can either support or distract us from our God-given calling.Four essential questions every believer should ask about the tools they use.The relationship between wisdom, discernment, and technological innovation.Why individualism often hinders spiritual discernment.The unique gift the local church offers in an increasingly digital world.Seven practical questions for evaluating AI through a Christian lens.How healthy community helps leaders discern faithfully together.Barriers that keep churches from moving forward missionally.Why mission drift, not church size, is often the greatest obstacle to growth and impact.Show Notes and resources

In Luke 4:14-30, Jesus goes to his hometown and says the time of Isaiah's prophecy is now, it's being fulfilled. His hometown tried to kill him, and part of their anger is because his mission is much wider than they would have ever anticipated. The passage in Isaiah functions as a missional vision for Jesus' ministry. 

Seasons of spiritual dryness are a familiar experience for God's people. We often respond to these seasons by quietly going numb, settling for empty routines while hoping something changes. In this sermon, we explore Psalm 85 and discover how looking to the cross — where God's perfect righteousness and peace embrace — sets us free to actively seek renewal.

The Blessed Life According to the Son | Part 6Blessed are the MissionalMatthew 4:17, 23-25, 5:1-16 | King's Chapel Live StreamWhat does it mean to live as a citizen of God's Kingdom?Jesus doesn't simply tell His followers to try harder or do more. He tells them who they already are."You are the salt of the earth.""You are the light of the world."In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, we conclude our Beatitudes series by discovering that every follower of Christ has been called to live on mission. Because we belong to Jesus, we are sent into the world to preserve what is good, point people to the truth, and reflect the light of Christ wherever He has placed us.Our mission is not to draw attention to ourselves. Jesus tells us to let our light shine so that others may see our good works and give glory to our Father in heaven.At King's Chapel, we summarize this calling in two simple phrases:For the GLORY of our Great God.For the GOOD of our Neighbor.If you have ever wondered how to faithfully represent Christ in your home, workplace, neighborhood, or community, this message is an encouraging reminder that God has already made you salt and light through the Gospel. Now, go and live on mission for His glory.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborMatthew 5:13-16 sermon, salt and light sermon, Sermon on the Mount, Christian mission, live on mission, light of the world Bible, Gospel-centered living, Great Commission sermon, King's Chapel Longwood FL

Dr. Blake White preaches a sermon titled "The Missional Church."

Dr. Blake White preaches a sermon titled "The Missional Church."

Living as a disciple (true believer) of Jesus Christ means we must live on purpose and with intention to fulfill the mission He has given us. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Acts 1:8; Romans 12:20)!

08.02.2026 | John 13:34–35 | Rev. Mike Quillen

Picking back up our missional theme in Luke's writings, we meet Jesus in the wilderness in Luke 4:1-13. This sermon shares four main postures from Jesus that we should imitate; disciplined rhythms, spiritual awareness, scriptural discernment, and steadfast resistance. Jesus begins His ministry with a  big "no!" to Satan. How can we imitate Jesus in our own walk? What does this have to do with the mission of God?

All of us long to BE someplace. Psalm 84 shows us the place we're meant to be is in the presence of God. So why don't we long for God's presence like we ought? And how can we awaken a deeper longing? In this sermon, we explore Psalm 84's invitation to long for God's dwelling place, and we discover how Jesus fulfills this Psalm and brings us near to God.        

Everyone has enemies. Opposition is part of what it means to be human in a broken world. In this sermon, we look at Psalm 83 and its stark call for God to judge his enemies. We learn how God's justice frees us to radically forgive and love others—remembering that Christ died to save us while we were still His enemies.

It's easy to say we want to live on mission. To make disciples, baptize, and serve the people around us. But if we're honest, most of us are waiting for someone else to do it. In Philippians 2, we see that Jesus didn't hold onto His position — He emptied Himself, became a servant, and humbled Himself to the point of death. His entire life was an expression of humility. And that changes everything for us. In this message, we explore why trying harder isn't enough, how true transformation comes through humility, and why becoming a humble person naturally produces a missional life. When we stop striving and start surrendering, we become the kind of people who lay down their lives for others, just like Jesus did.

Every human being is entrusted with some level of authority, yet we frequently distort this gift by judging others based on our own feelings and preferences. Until God finally arises to "judge the earth," we are called to judge justly, and Psalm 82 shows us how. In this sermon, we explore what it means to do justice in the world.

Who is Jesus according to Jesus? We are answering that question by exploring seven scandalous claims he makes in the Gospel of John, known as the "I AM" statements.In John 14, Jesus declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Within each of these three words, we find something we desperately long for—something we were created for. Yet, we frequently replace these authentic longings with cheap, enticing counterfeits. These counterfeits promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us empty.In this message, we discover that while we tend to be preoccupied with our destination, what we truly need—and what Jesus offers—is a way of life that transforms both us and the world around us.

Our daily lives are full of habits and routines that shape who we are becoming. To say it another way: we are liturgical creatures. Some of our life patterns are good; others aren't. In this sermon, we explore Psalm 81's invitation to build a better life liturgy: one that sings to God, tells His story, and submits to His authority.