Sermons on Big God:

Five Important Questions About Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2006

This sermon addresses the big picture of the issue of speaking in tongues. The author is not a Pentecostal.

Q1: What is the speaking in tongues that Paul is discussing here? - In Acts, the gift of tongues was the gift of being able to speak in a foreign language. The disciples were miraculously given the ability to communicate in languages that they didn’t understand. This was a mighty sign for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Who? #5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007

The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 12, 2019

Big Idea: We have a part to play, and the power to play it.

INTRODUCTION: In an episode from the classic TV series from the 1960's, "The Andy Griffith Show," Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized the local mechanic, Gomer Pyle. The two deputies are walking down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Happy With What You Have Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

Our culture is constantly telling us a big lie: "More will satisfy."

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:17 "How To Be Happy With What You Have" Today we’re looking at the last of the Ten Commandments "You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Without Walls Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 15, 2012

BIG IDEA: Following Jesus involves walking through walls with the gospel.

“Gospel Without Walls” John 4 INTRODUCTION: “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” is an action movie starring Tom Cruise. Early in the film, Tom and an IMF teammate must sneak into the Kremlin and steal something out of the vault. How in the world will they attempt that? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Which Brand Of Christianity Do I Follow, Man’s Or God’s?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 27, 2014

In a book entitled “Revival Fires and Awakenings” Mathew Backholer describes thirty moves of the Holy Spirit that produced revivals or Awakenings (big revivals) in various parts of the world over the last 300 years.

Which brand of Christianity do I follow, man’s or God’s? 1 Pet 1:15 But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct In a book entitled “Revival Fires and Awakenings” Mathew Backholer describes thirty moves of the Holy Spirit that produced revivals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Our spiritual diet can make a big difference in our lives.

Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet 1 Peter 2:1-3 Getting our Faith Fit won't happen by itself - we are going to have to put our lifetime of effort into it. Just like with our physical bodies - appropriate action must be taken. *Today we're going to focus on that four letter word DIET. Nobody likes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Justice Blindfolded? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

God’s passion for justice and mercy was a big part of our evangelical heritage, and ought to be part of the way we live our faith as well.

Is Justice Blindfolded? - Amos Intro Amazing Grace movie looks great to us – but Wilberforce at the time… People with burdens sometimes seems to BE burdens! You People ever bother you about what you ought to do? Some things you would honestly rather not think about? Imported problems? You’re ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Service Entrance

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023

In God’s kingdom it’s how we handle our everyday lives, not whether or not we make a big splash, that truly matters.

Anybody remember the riots that broke out some years ago when Sony’s PlayStation 3 was scheduled for release? Nearly 400 people in Boston’s Copley Place mall overwhelmed mall security. Nearly a dozen police cruisers responded to the call. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the crowd dispersed when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Everything Decent And In Order

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 28, 2024

God’s Big Idea: “Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior” (2 Tim. 2:16, NLT).

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Oh Lord, we recognize that we need decency and order. Consequently, as we move forward, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne and ask for Your strength to see us through these trying times. Lord Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Other

I Believe In God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006

What is God like? Why Should I believe in Him?

1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be… Genesis 1:1-3a (KJV) In the same way that a novel-writer will not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

..but God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

God works behind the scenes to accomplish His will

But God part 5 ...but God Meant It For Good Genesis 50:20 1. Joseph’s Troubles (Genesis 37-40) ? Beloved of his father. (Genesis 37:1-11) Genesis 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. ? Betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With An Impossible World

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

We live in a world that is a very hard one to live in at times. How do we deal with it? Well, we begin by looking at God’s word...

DEALING WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD Psalm 37:1-17 READ PSALM 37:1-17 AFTER INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION: The headline article in "The Saturday Star" for July 5, 1997 is about the latest milestone made in space when NASA’s Pathfinder successfully came to rest on the planet Mars Friday. Pathfinder ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3 - Genesis 12:10 - 20 - This Service Has Been Disconnected Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 11, 2010

In Genesis 12:10 in lean times, "Abram went down to Egypt". There is no mention of Abram calling out to God. He's a business man. He just makes a logical decision, but it is decision that is devoid of the promises God gave him. DISCONNECTION big time!

PART 3 - GENESIS 12:10 - 20 - THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. PLEASE TRY ANOTHER NUMBER. We were standing in line to go into Church. It was a long line and we had to wait for some time for the doors to be opened. Although the auditorium seated 1,500 people, some people would have to come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational