Sermons on Big Decisions:

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message focuses on the BIG PICTURE for the church. Where should our priorities be? What sould be our focus? How do we get there? In this message I describe a process being implemented in our local church.

Seeing the Big Picture” Acts 2:37-47 My wife enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles. Me? Not so much. But she really does. For about 25 years I have collected Coca Cola memorabilia and several years ago we bought a 2000 piece Coke puzzle and she put it together for me, glued the pieces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Gulp Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2010

A study of chapter 36 verses 1 through 38

Ezekiel 36: 1 – 38 The Big Gulp 1 “And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD! 2 Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Big Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2010

Building Salomon's Temple was a BHAG we look at what type of giving was required.

The Big things Last week I spoke about the little things, the minutia, the details. In that case it was the details that would have been involved in supporting Jesus and his disciples. And I looked at Luke 8:1-3. In particular the verse that said Luke 8:2-3 Among them were Mary Magdalene, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Big Picture

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 5, 2017

We must not become distracted with little things that do not matter; we must keep our eye on the big picture.

The Big Picture July 2, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become distracted with little things that do not matter; we must keep our eye on the big picture. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:1-3 Supplemental Passage: "For this is the will of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 28, 2018

We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing!

The Big Picture February 25, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing! Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 ( Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we have so great a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Big Miracle Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Big Miracle” Luke 9:10-17 A sermon for 1/16/22 Second Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “10 And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Big "Do"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2015

When we imitate God we live a life overflowing with love toward others.

Title: The Big “Do” (A long, long time ago, I recall watching a Bill and Gloria Gaither special on television… and thinking, “Wow! Those women have big hair!” The Big “Do” has nothing to do with big hair.) Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Thesis: When we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 2, 2016

The Messianic representations embrace equally Israel and the Gentile nations, starting with the restoration of Israel and then including the nations. We are going to explore that concept.

Isaiah 2:2-5 The Big Picture in Isaiah 10/8/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction I felt this morning like I was on The Hulk roller coaster that shoots you forth and never slows up until you come to the end. We will try to slow down a bit this evening, keeping with the book of Isaiah. There are two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Big Two

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016

Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others.

The Big Two August 7, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: Sometimes, when someone is giving a very long and confusing explanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Big God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 15, 2023

How big is God? Words fail us in description. However, when we meditate on Him we discover that He is into BIG things! In this message Dr. Vorce also addresses the Church and AI.

Psalms 147 (5) – Read the whole chapter. Quote: Indeed, through His own gracious revelation of Himself, we can understand God in part, but we can never fully comprehend Him, or even a single one of His qualities. There will always be more of His wisdom to understand, more of His power, more of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:5, Isaiah 40:9-31, Psalm 145:3-20, Psalm 8:3-6, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Dream Big Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Dream a dream so big that only God can fulfill it

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 29, 2017

There are times when we see and yet do not actually perceive; there are times when we hear, but fail to listen. Such was the case with the disciples. They thought Jesus was speaking of physical bread, but He was conveying spiritual truth.

A Big Misunderstanding Mark 8: 10-21 Our text today immediately follows the miraculous feeding of the 4,000. Jesus departed from their midst to another region near the Sea of Galilee, and is quickly met with more opposition and doubt. I am well aware that our Lord came to earth, being fully God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Big Buts

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 27, 2014

A short talk asking what big buts we are carrying around with us. What big buts are looming in our lives? In the midst of our statements that start with, "But I can't ..." Jesus comes and says, "Shalom. Peace be with you!"

On the evening of that first day of the week the disciples were together, with the doors locked because they were afraid. I can imagine what they may have been thinking, and I guess there were some massive ‘buts’ in the room! But it wasn’t meant to be like this. We followed him ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

Big God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 27, 2024

Today’s message seeks to lead us into a deeper understanding and awe of God’s greatness – His infinite power, unchanging presence, and boundless ability to overcome any challenge in our daily lives.

Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You.” Personal Reflection: The Power of God’s Constant Presence Recently I read a testimony of the greatness of God and what it meant in a difficult ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 46:7, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 139:13-14, Psalm 139:7-10, Psalm 19:1, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 19:26, Isaiah 41:10, Colossians 1:16-17, Job 42:2, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Makings Of A Bad Decision Series

Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007

4 Signs Your Making a Bad Decision taken from 1st Samuel chapter 8.

THE MAKINGS OF A BAD DECISION 1 Samuel 8:1, 3-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel… 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. 4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational