Sermons on Christian Greatness:

The Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 21, 2002

The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price.

Stories Jesus Told The Pearl of Great Price Aim: To present the church as the purchase of Christ, a gem in the sight of God. Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Introduction: We come now to the parable known as “the Pearl of Great Price.” Like most of the other parables this one too has been grossly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 1, 2017

A sermon examining the amazing grace of God.

God's Great Grace Titus 2:11-15 One of the greatest illustrations of Grace, is the story of David and Mephibosheth. David had made a covenant with his dear friend and Saul's son Jonathan, he promised to show kindness to his family. Sometime after Saul and Jonathan died and David had become King, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Privilege

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

There are many precious privileges that come with being a child of God. Sadly, most of these privileges remain unclaimed by Christians.

THE CHRISTIAN’S PRIVILEGE I Jn. 1:9-2:2 INTRO. When you came to Jesus Christ for salvation, not only was your eternal destiny secured but you were granted the greatest privilege ever afforded to man. You were promised by God that if you would confess your sins He would forgive them. Most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Complete Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006

Helping us seek and realise the wonder of the true presence of God

THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN Psalm 27:4 [NIV] One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. [BBE] One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generic Christianity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005

Get real. There is no such thing as a generic Christian.

GENERIC CHRISTIANS Matt 7:21 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord , shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. If you don’t like something, you can always go somewhere else and get it. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Class Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 30, 2004

Boaz showed class in many different ways as did our Lord.

Christian Class I.Introduction: Boaz a man of class A. Ruth 2: 4 1.There is something special about a rich man that can also relate to the poor. There is something about a poor man that can relate to the rich and not be openly or secretly critical or jealous. 2.It is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity And Persecution Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 20, 2004

A sermon focussing on the resilience of Christian faith under persecution.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr C, 2/05/2004 Based on Rev 7:9-17 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta In our second lesson today, John of Patmos reminds the churches in the province of Asia that God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lukewarm Christianity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord.

Lukewarm Christianity June 8, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-20 Supplemental Passage: (1 Timothy 6:17 NASB) Instruct those who are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Zealous Christian Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 6, 2020

To be zealous for God is to be on fire for God. It is to keep the fire burning.

Introduction “Are we zealous for the Lord?” Or better yet, let’s extend that question to three by using the three biblical meanings of the word “zeal”. a. Are we excited about the things of the Lord? b. Are we doing our best in the things of the Lord? c. Are we excited and doing our best for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-10, Psalm 69:7-9, John 2:13-17

Denomination: Charismatic

A Great Gift To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message demonstrating "Forgiveness" as a great gift to God.

A Great Gift to God Matthew 5:21-26 #Dennis had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. His father was an outstanding and compassionate attorney. Denis was supported with his father’s prayers and finances through law school. After graduation from law school Denis worked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Great Grace Debate Series

Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 10, 2006

Arguments: Grace or the Law

The Great Grace Debate Galatians 2/Acts 15 In the first chapter of Galatians, Paul defends himself as a legitimate apostle whose message of Grace was from God Himself. He establishes that this Gospel of Grace is the only true Gospel. He identifies the grace killers as those who would add any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Marks Of A Great Church

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to show the direction of the church.

THE MARKS OF A GREAT CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 1. IT’S RELATION TO CHRIST · Personal 1:3,4 * 4:13 · Performance 1:4 * 1:13 · Prayer 1:14, 24 * 2:42 * 3:1 * 4:31 · Place 1:15 * 2:1, 46 · Power 2:4 * 4:8, 31 · Praise 2:47 * 3:12,13 2. IT’S RELATION TO CHRISTIANS · Peace 1:14 * 2:1, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness And Growth In The Kingdom

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Greatness and Growth in the Kingdom (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 1-9. Ill: Unanswered questions: 1. How come Superman could stop bullets with his chest, But always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? 2. Do one legged ducks swim in circles? 3. If a jogger runs a the speed of sound can he still hear his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

God's Idea Of Greatness

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 9, 2003

What is the difference between being great in the eyes of the world and the eyes of God?

1) What makes a person great in the eyes of the world? a) Royal birth b) Wealth c) Talents (abilities) 2) What makes a person great in the eyes of God? a) Complete obedience to God’s will b) Deny self c) Filled with the Holy Spirit d) Bringing others to Christ 3) Why is it better to be great in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed