Sermons on Big Picture:

Down But Not Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2020

We enter the Kingdom through trials. This is pictured in the Gates of Pearl of New Jerusalem. Pearls are the result of irritation and the secreting of a grace-like substance that transforms the irritation into a pearl. Paradise is entered by trials!

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Cor. 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men were captured in N. Korea and were going to be shot for trying to escape the country. The first one, Mal-chin, was placed again wall, but just before the order to shoot was given, he yelled out, “Earthquake!” The firing squad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trial By Fire

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 17, 2002

God is in control – even during crises. Therefore he is worthy of our trust – even during crisis.

- - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation - - - - - 1. Read the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego using a preschool story book That in a nutshell is it. And other than the fact that the pictures are great – one of the reasons I like the way that this book tells the story ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

Nothing But Jesus And The Cross

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2003

Woe to us if we allow anything to come between us and the Gospel!

Mark 7:1-23 "Nothing but Jesus and the Cross" As the Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law watch the healing miracles of Jesus take place, they decide that they have to criticize Jesus openly in order to stop Him. Will their criticism be about the healing itself? No. Surrounded as they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Obedience As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Obey God to the point of risk.

Obey God to the point of risk. GE 6:5-13 The LORD was grieved - his heart was filled with pain. 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. 9 he walked with God. God Warns those who listen to Him Is it moral for God to destroy? Redemption is His first choice, but what happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revolutionary Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Oct 27, 2004

To really follow Jesus will always cost you something

“One day as Jesus was walking along the shore beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers – Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew – fishing with a net, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus called out to them, "Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!" And they left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How?

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007

A message on our strategy for growing mature believers.

September 30, 2007 Shane begins by telling the story of “Baby Jessica” Intro: Every church has basically the same overall mission. Whether they articulate it or not, al Bible believing churches have as their same goal to reach people for Christ and to help them understand how to live out that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Info On The Road Ahead

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

We are not an island unto ourselves. The choices we make affect other people! The key is to make the right decision, and that is easier said than done! All of us have experienced that.

Inside Info on the Road Ahead Text: Isaiah 48:17 Decisions! Life is full from early age until death with decision making. Every part of life is filled with having to make decisions. Some are small and some are huge. All of them make a definite impact upon our present and our future as well as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hang In There

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 17, 2014

It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it.

Hang in There November 23, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Supplemental Passage: Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Perpetual Gratitude

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Feb 28, 2021

Regardless of what happens, we must be thankful to God.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, St. Paul encourages us to give thanks to God at all times. However, we can easily be thankful to God when everything seems to be going our way, but how can we do this when they don't? Does God, for instance, expect one to be joyful when dealing with loss, or when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

"Great Expectations"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 29, 2004

Are your expectations of Jesus set too high? Or too low? Do you want Him to fix your little owies; or exercise resurrection power?

“Martha therefore said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died’.” Lazarus was dead and everyone was confused except Jesus. We’re not told all that went through the minds of the disciples during the two days Jesus delayed after hearing the news that His friend ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21

Denomination: Orthodox

Missing Link Or Anchor Man?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 22, 2010

Being a godly Christian father and husband is the highest calling God has for a man in this world. All other roles are of lesser importance or superfluous. It is far more important that a man leave behind a legacy of children and grandchildren who know C

Cornerstone Church June 20 2010 “MISSING LINK OR ANCHOR MAN?” Deuteronomy 6:1-2 Burmese Fishermen drift for 25 days in icebox after boat sinks Published: 19 Jan 2009 “Two men who drifted for 25 days in a large ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Expects His People To Give Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Mar 7, 2016

Sermon Series geared towards a Christian's responsibility to support the ministry of the church through our tithing.

“God Expects His People to Give” Malachi 3: 6-12 February 7, 2016 Intro: A homeless man was looking for a handout one day in a picturesque old English village. He was hungry almost to the point of fainting, when he stopped by a pub called “The Inn of St. George and the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 10, 2010

The entire congregation of the people grumbled against Moses and they were determined to pull him down. But the people made one big Mistake. They forgot that MOSES WAS NEVER IN CHARGE – GOD WAS!

Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC Preached Sunday August 8, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Installation Service of Pastor Reginald Hamilton New Hope Baptist Church, Childress, TX (Sermon modified – originally delivered by my father the Rev. Frank W. Lawson, Sr., Who is now retired - Former ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Saint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Make no mistake about it, SAINTS and SINNERS in this life suffer. Some who promote “Easy-Believism” in order to win converts to the Lord, paint a picture of the Christian life as a fairy tale.

You accept the Lord and live happily ever after. But that is not true. SAINTS, like the SINNERS in this life have their share of suffering. • We may not suffer for the same reasons they suffer, but we suffer • Many times for the SAINTS and the SINNERS, the sufferings come from bad decisions they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Wise Thanksgiving

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 19, 2005

Three lessons stand out in the story of the rich "Fool", that if applied, will enable us to have a "Wise Thanksgiving"

HOW TO HAVE A WISE THANKSGIVING Luke 12: 13-34 Intro: My message to you this morning is entitled, "How to have a wise thanksgiving". In my preparation I came across this story that may speak to numbers of you this morning as you are busy making your plans and preparations for Thanksgiving. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist