Sermons on Big Banks:

The Two Builders (Matthew 7:21-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus, the teacher of wisdom, warns us to build our lives upon solid foundations. ...

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a story of two builders - a good builder and a bad builder, a smart builder and a dumb one. Some of you will be aware of the fact that I’m about to embark upon some building myself. Most of you know that Ange and I are in the process of buying a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 4, 2018

From the cross, Jesus cares for his mother. In so doing, he calls us to care for our family and for our broader spiritual family, and to put others before ourselves.

Family Matters Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 3 * John 19:25-27 We are in a seven-week series leading up to Easter called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We’re looking at the seven distinct things Jesus said while being crucified. Last words matter, and the last words of the Son of God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Lying Prophets

Contributed by James May on Jun 2, 2002

The lying prophets of Israel left Isreal with walls that would crumble when the storms came. Are we, in the church, listening to those same lying prophets today?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel According To Carol Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2018

We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday!

A Christmas Carol – A Carole Christmas Story! Thesis: We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday! Introduction: Summary of Play: Tonight, we have been enlightened, we have been blessed as we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Mark 8:36, John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Captured By The Cause Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003

when a People, when a Church, when a Team is Captured By the Cause, When a Team can see the Big Picture, through the power of the Holy Spirit, there is no stopping that team from it’s goals.

AC 3:1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Eyes Of Grace Series

Contributed by Stan Coleman on Jan 17, 2007

A sermon that launched an eight-part series on Grace. It paints the Big Picture and helps people view grace in a new way. After all, what you see is what you usually get!

The Eyes of Grace Thank you, thank you very much. Today I want to make a case. . . for 360 degree grace. What if you lived your life, what if I lived my life… with 360 degree grace, would it make any difference? What do you mean, Stan, by 360 degree grace? I am so glad you asked. By 360 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Patience With Job

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 24, 2007

The book of Jonah has been attacked because “there is no fish big enough to swallow a man whole;” but the book is quoted or cited 9 times in the NT, with ne’er a doubt to its authenticity.

1)Jonah’s disobedience 1:1-3. • Jonah had a wrong attitude toward the will of God. Obeying the will of God is as important to God’s servant as it is to the people. We are not told Jonah’s motive, but we do have Nineveh’s history. • They were powerful, vicious; burying enemies alive, filleting them ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-17

Will I Get Through This? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Sep 27, 2008

A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through this? Our problem can seem big!

TEXT: Habakkuk 3 TITLE: Will I get through this? SERIES: Questions we Ask God! TOPIC: Suffering OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 21, 2008 PROP.: A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Lord!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Psalm 13 helps us to learn how to communicate with God on the deepest level. God is big enough to handle our tough questions. And He loves it when we talk to Him honestly.

Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today? What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Believe, And See The Glory Of God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 9, 2011

Jesus makes big promises, and we struggle to believe in the midst of our troubles and setbacks of life. Jesus gives us the strength to believe, and fills us with the hope of seeing God's glory someday.

How quick are you to believe big promises? I think there’s a certain part of all of us that’s a little hesitant, a little skeptical, to believe every promise that we hear. Have you ever believed a promise, only to have that promise broken? “I promise you that we will give you ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-45

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Hit The Wall

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 13, 2016

A message about our need to be able to handle things beyond our present capacity. 4 examples from David's life when his wine skin wasn't big enough.

When You Hit The Wall Powerpoint 1 Sermon title Illus: how much can you fit in the jar? Big Rocks Smaller Rocks Sand Water Is the jar full? Yes. If you don't put the big rocks in first you will have a hard time doing it later. Stephen Covey There is room for more. You can become a bigger ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Father's Blessing Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER.

2020.01.17. My Father’s Blessing William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER. My father’s blessing In July 2004, I met with my father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 26:24, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonders Of Praise

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Jul 19, 2020

The easiest and shortest way to get to the heart of God and get victory over situations and circumstances no matter how big, is through acceptable praise. It is a guarantee for Victory and a mighty tool in the hand of every believer

Text: Psalms  34:1 – I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. When it comes to God, praise have been a known offering that moves God to act in a supernatural way to change situations and circumstances for good For this reason, the Psalmist said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1, Acts 16:25, Joshua 6:1-6, Psalm 16:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 2 Chronicles 20:20-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020

How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23, Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:26, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational