For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. – 2 Corinthians 4:5-6
Who is Doing the Sustaining?
The central question — “Who is doing the sustaining?” — receives a clear biblical answer: God is the Sustainer, and He often chooses to sustain His people through the faith and obedience of other believers. In 1 Kings 17, God speaks, Elijah obeys, ravens provide, and a widow gives. The widow could not have sustained Elijah by her own resources, but God sustained her so that she could be used. The principle is tested under famine, under fear, and under…
How to Pray for Missionaries
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You Got To Wait Till It’s Over to Find Out
John 6:1-14 Scripture Reference John 6:1-14 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. When Jesus had lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him,…
We Do Not Well If We Do Not Tell
Praise the Lord. Alright, let’s take our Bibles. Turn over to the book of Second Kings, chapter number six. Second Kings, chapter number six. We are thrilled to be back in the service this evening. Grateful for what God did last night. Good time this morning with our missionaries, just getting to know them. We say talk and shop. That’s what we were doing, talk and shop. Talking about the practical aspects of the ministry. Talking about different things that…
Teaching for Missionaries – Part 2
Philippians 4:8 Scripture Reference Philippians 4:8 — “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Introduction Mission work demands spiritual preparation, practical skill, cultural sensitivity, and a steady heart. Bro. Stacey Shiflett shares candid, hard-earned counsel from years on the field—especially from his ministry in…
Teaching for Missionaries – Part 1
Acts 11:19-26; Acts 13:1-3 Introduction Title: Teaching for Missionaries – Part 1Preacher: Bro. Stacey Shiflett Missionary work is at once glorious and grueling. It is God’s work, and He calls many for this sacred task. Yet zeal without planning produces frustration and failure. Bro. Stacey Shiflett speaks from decades of experience—as a missionary kid, a missionary, a pastor, and a mentor—to remind us that biblical missions require realistic planning, careful disciple-making, and contextual understanding of the field. This sermon focuses…
In Every Nation We Are Witnesses
Acts 10:34-43 Scripture Reference Acts 10:34-43 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all.) That word I say unto you, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the…
The Method of Missions
Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reference Acts 13:1-3 – Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and…
The Mission of the Church
Acts 1:8 Introduction The Mission of the Church is not a suggestion; it is a divine assignment. Dr. Terry LeQuieu preaches from Acts 1:8 to remind us that Christ left us with a clear job description: to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. This message calls us to renew our commitment to the Great Commission, to understand how Jesus modeled mission-life, to obey His commands, and to finish what He began by…
The Man of God is Not Your Enemy
Galatians 4:11-16 Introduction Paul faced a painful reality: people he had personally led to Christ and invested his life in were turning away from the truths he preached. In Galatians 4:11-16 he asks a stark question — am I become your enemy because I tell you the truth? Tonight we study that question under the sermon title, “The Man of God is Not Your Enemy.” Our purpose is not to make anyone feel condemned but to see why preaching the…