Sermons on Big Enough:

When Your Problems Are Big And Your God Is Small Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 10, 2003

In this message, we learn how even evangelicals can be guilty of violating the 2nd commandment. When we do, we minimize God and magnify our problems.

The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012

We’re not always ready for what God is about to do. We can usually think of a thousand reasons why we’re not ready to do what God wants us to do but when I look at these verses one of the things that jumps off the page at me is that our God is a very cre

“It’s About Time” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; 14-15 The scripture we read this morning was used in a song some years ago by the Byrds called Turn, Turn, turn. To everything there is a season. The writer is Solomon, considered to be one of the wisest of men to ever live. In fact God ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living And Dying With The Choices We Make Series

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 14, 2002

A New Year’s message that would work well anytime a challenge is needed to respect the power and importance of choice.

Navigating Life Living And Dying With The Choices We Make -I’m not a big Country music fan…but I do think that country music has the best song titles of any musical genre hands down… Here are a few: "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" "You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" "Thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes: Gideon Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 13, 2008

Final message in the heroes series...

In Hebrews 11 we have this great list of people who lived by faith. They were just normal people, but because they trusted God with everything they had they became extraordinary! It wasn’t that they were special...it was that their faith was special. What I love about looking at their stories is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

A Footstool World; A Throne Room God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 2, 2022

You live in a footstool world. The earth is just a footstool. It isn't the place on which you can rest all your weight or your well-being.

A FootStool World; A Throne Room God. Isaiah 66:1-2NLT Isaiah 66:1-2NLT This is what the Lord says:“Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Could you build me a temple as good as that? Could you build me such a resting place? My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-2, Revelation 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love Enough To Give It All Series

Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003

The first in a series which built on the "Interactions: Transformation" study book from Willow Creek Resources. Sermons follow study chapters.

Transformation Series, Week 1 Love Enough to Give It All Matthew 22:34-40 A massively built woman with wild hair came storming into the clerk’s office and slammed the door shut behind her. She thrust a piece of paper at the clerk, she said, “Did you or did you not issue this license for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

It Would Have Been Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2003

Memorial service sermon for Lillie Mae Scales Fontaine, who died on Easter Sunday

Lillie Mae Scales Fontaine went through an open door on Easter Sunday morning. I cannot imagine a better time to die than that day, can you? Just imagine – on the very day when much of the Christian world is focused on an empty tomb and on the promise of life everlasting, Lillie Fontaine ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003

First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Good Enough ?

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jun 28, 2001

About serving God in today’s Church.

AM I GOOD ENOUGH ? Introduction: This is a sermon for and about preachers. Sometimes in the preaching ministry we need encouragement, we feel like were not good enough. Often times some of the members will express this with facial expressions of boredom. Don’t give up! Below you will find ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Talk Just Is Not Enough

Contributed by Tony Clarke on Sep 30, 2001

Sermon Preached in April 2000 as part of our discipleship focus month.

Text: Luke 9:23-24 Theme: When Talk Just Is Not Enough Luke 9:23-24 Then he said to all, "Anyone who wants to follow me must put aside his own desires and conveniences and carry his cross with him every day and keep close to me! 24Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it, but whoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can't Get Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 29, 2005

14th in long series on Joshua. This sermon deals with tithing, the NT standard for tithing, and greed.

Joshua 7:1,11,15,19-26 – Can’t Get Enough A notorious miser was called on by the chairman of the community charity. “Sir,” said the fund-raiser, “our records show that despite your wealth, you’ve never once given to our drive.” “Do your records show that I have an elderly mother who was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2005

Many churches function on a "survival mode" mentality, rather than a faith based plan. How can you tell the difference?

OPEN: About 100 years ago, Edgar Guest wrote the following poem: "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

God demands perfection which is only found in Jesus Christ.

"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. The Jews had a saying, "If only two people go to heaven, one will be a scribe and the other a Pharisee." Those who were there to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Faith In God To Submit Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 1, 2000

A biographical narative contrasting and comparing Zechariah and Mary calling individuals to commit themselves to examining one part of their lives each day this week – asking if they trust God enough to pray “Thy will be done.”

Text: Luke 1:5-38 Title: Enough Faith in God to Submit Topic: Faith Theme: Submissive Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust Go enough to submit to His plan for their lives. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to examining one part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Wesleyan