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Extreme Makeover: Big Ears

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 6, 2004

God wants us to have big ears so we can gain knowledge, build relationships, and understand what God says to us.

One of the major television networks offers a series about people who are unhappy with their bodies and are willing to undergo surgery and all kinds of treatments to change. When they find someone willing to undergo a makeover, they bring in a team of plastic surgeons, eye surgeons, dentists, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Brethren

One Big Happy Family Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

We become part of God’s family, he is our Daddy. This sermon takes a look at how that all works

Galatians 3:26-4:7 Becoming One Big Happy Family Introduction A. I am one of the luckiest people I have meant. B. I have everything C. One of the ways that I am lucky is that I have a family who I get to see often D. Most of you know that most every week after Church that Heather and I go to my ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Big Crowd Meets A King Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

think some of the people in the crowd on that first Palm Sunday thought that they were witnessing a blooper. This wasn’t exactly how they thought it was going to work out. In their minds, the script wasn’t followed the way they thought it should have b

A Big Crowd Meets a King I don’t know about you, but I like watching movie bloopers. There’s something funny about watching other people mess up. Many times these bloopers make it through the final cuts and show up on the screen. In a movie starring Jack Nicholson, he walks past an automatic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Big Ears Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 26, 2004

This is the first sermon in a series titled Extreme Makeover. Jesus wants to give you big ears so that you can hear his word and do what it says.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: BIG EARS James 1:19-27 March 28, 2004 Series Introduction: Our culture today is really into makeovers. There are all kinds of reality makeover programs on television today. Most deal with getting a new haircut, a new hair color, help with makeup and a new wardrobe. But a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

What Is The Big Deal With Sin?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Jul 11, 2006

A Look at the dangerous nature of sin through the story of David and Bathseba

When I was growing up there were two things I really liked, Gameboy and bouncy balls. The only problem was that I didn’t own a Gameboy, and it always seemed like the bouncy ball I wanted belonged to someone else. My oldest brother Jay did have a gameboy and he kept it in his closet in a white ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Little Horn With The Big Mouth Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

When we see things predicted in the Bible that have already come true, it gives us great assurance that those things yet to happen will also come true.

INTRODUCTION Just as Daniel 7 gave us much more information about the fourth kingdom, the prophecy in chapter 8 gives us much more information about the second and third kingdoms. For Daniel, this was one of his most troubling visions, even after the angel Gabriel explained it to him. Notice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your But?

Contributed by Frank Jackson on May 13, 2006

It’s the IF’S, AND’s and BUTS in life that get us. It almost got Naaman! The story of Naaman is a story of pride, self-centeredness, obedience, confession and conversion. It has caused all those who have heard the story to reflect deeply about their own l

Biblical Text: 2 Kings 5: 1-14 Psalm 30: 11 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Your Big Brother Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 19, 2004

Your older brother, Jesus, understands your problems and temptations. He will protect you against the world’s biggest bully. He will deliver you from your greatest threat - death.

Your Big Brother Jesus Heb. 2:14, 15 INTRO.: I’ve never had an older brother. I am an older brother, so I know a little of what it’s like. An older brother is someone who sticks up for you in a fight and blames you when Mom is angry. He gets the new clothes first and you have to wear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is Your Vision?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2005

In order to acheive what God is calling us to do, we must be willing to get out of the boat and take the steps to follow him.

How Big is Your Vision? January 23, 2005 Intro: Today we are talking about vision. What is it we desire God to do in and through us in 2005? Is our vision of what God desires to do an accurate picture of what he wants to do? The Setting The setting for today’s talk is a boat. Here in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Big Mouth

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A message on the power of your words and using them for your benefit.

Open Your Big Mouth Speaking Your World Into Existence 3/31/04 I. Introduction Michelangelo is considered one of the greatest Renaissance painters and sculptors. In talking about his sculpting, he said that he never created his great works; he discovered them. He said he uncovered them. Using his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Game Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005

To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance.

The Big Game of life? Thesis: To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance. Video Clip from Illustrate: Clip on David Carr NFL quarterback for Houston Texans. David Carr was the first pick in the 2002 draft. He immediately became the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Was God's Big Move

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 6, 2006

and when the day of Pentecost was come...

Pentecost Was God’s Big Move by Gerald Van Horn Text. Act 2:1-4 “and when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Part In The Big Play

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23

Your Part in the Big Play Haggai 2:20-23 It was William Shakespeare who once said All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts. What an interesting way to look at life—as a dramatic, tragic, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Big Goals For God's People

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 1, 2002

Learn how to set big goals, keep them and become the person God wants you. This sermon won’t help you do that over night but applying the principles will certainly help you understand how to eventually.

BIG GOALS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. We must set ourselves a goal, make it a big one, and make it an upward one. Small goals are easy to reach; small goals are nowhere near as satisfying when you do reach it. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Brad Brucker on Aug 6, 2002

Many people like a God that they can control, but what do you do with a God who does miracles?

Powerpoint Slide: (theme - How Big is Your God) Pray…. Many of you know we were gone on a vacation to Yellowstone Park for nine days and we drove. Personally I like driving… even with 3 kids in the car. It’s about 900 miles and I’m the type of person that is very destination oriented. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist