Sermons on Christian Greatness:

Real Christian

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Feb 1, 2009

This may come as a surprise to you but most people really don’t know what it is to be a “Christian”.

Most of all Mike loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart, and it was with great passion he shared his faith and hope with others. Mike went on to be with the Lord January 23rd 2009 and now rests in the arms of his loving Savior and Lord. Knowing Mike as I do he would not want us to be only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Walk

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 2, 2020

Do people really watch how Christians live? Does our walk really matter? These are some questions that each one of us has faced at one point or have faced over and over. Let's take a look at our Christians walk and see if it really matters.

The word “walk” makes up the entire Christian life of the believer. The word “worthy” means “blessing”. 1 Thessalonians 2:12; because our God has called us into His family. Certain family members behave in certain fashions. We are to behave in a way which honors God, and makes others want to know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 2:6, 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 15, 2020

How is a church a family? How do we practically show love to one another? Jesus gave us an example and Paul challenges us to live it.

Christian Love (Rom. 12:9-13) Intro: A. There is a verse that many Christians know, have heard or been preached from the pulpit so frequently, it the meaning has lost its wonder and awe. To put the verse in the context I take you to the night commonly called the Last Supper. But instead of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10, John 13:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Fatigue

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 6, 2016

Paul writes that we should guard ourselves from growing weary of doing God's work. He reminds that we will reap what we sow.

God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in French. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Denominational Explosion Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Following the reformation, the church fragmented into many denominations. This lesson examines the question of what makes a church a true, biblical church.

So far in our lessons, we have walked through church history and made some very significant stops along the way, examining some of the great creeds and confessions, councils and synods, and some of the great divisions within the church. Tonight, we are going to be examining the advent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2008 Is Gonna Be Great!

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Encouragement for the new year

2008 is Gonna be GREAT! December 30, 2007 A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Holiness

So Great A Salvation Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 28, 2015

Hebrews 2:1 states that we "must give more attention"; attention to "The message" of the Good News of Jesus Christ. This salvation is prophetic in the sense that the Old Testament prophets foretold of its coming in of the incarnate Jesus

Title: "So Great A Salvation" Big Idea: (I) Salvation Promised, (II) Salvation Realized, (III) Salvation Received Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Great Commission And Ascension Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID SHUT DOWN)

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION GREAT COMMISSION AND ASCENSION 4/19/20 – Garfield Good morning, Family. I hope and pray that you and your family continue to be healthy and safe. And I hope during this time that we are having to shelter in you have been spending time in God’s Word and in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Great Reversal Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2026

This story garners a lot of attention for its insights into eternal punishment, but its main point has to do with the Great Reversal.

THE GREAT REVERSAL: Success and prosperity in this life is not an indicator of our eternal situation. - Luke 16:19-31. - Matthew 19:23-26; Luke 13:30. - Often times with this story the focus is set on the reality of hell and the punishment that is there. That is certainly in this story and I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Missions: The Great Mandate

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004

Missons must be the heartbeat of our church.

Matthew 28:18-20 Missions: The Great Mandate Introduction A. Beginning today and continuing through the 18th of this month I want to bring a short series of messages that deal with this subject of missions. It has been rightly said that missions is the heartbeat of God, and it must also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: A Great Layman

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2003

What made Stephen great?

STEPHEN: A GREAT LAYMAN Acts 6:8-15 I. STEPHEN WAS A MAN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER: A. Acts 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. B. Honest report – having a good reputation, bearing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Questions Of Christmas

Contributed by John White on Dec 3, 2018

Christmas is a time for questioning. It is the year's end. In the life of a church it is the climax of a year's worship and service unto God. A time when every individual should have a close look at his relationship to Christ and stop and reassess his committal.

THE GREAT QUESTIONS OF CHRISTMAS Isa. 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isa. 9:6-7 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Cleverness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

The Apostle Paul in all of the trials of his final years never had a lawyer. Jesus was his heavenly advocate, but he represented himself before both Jewish and Gentiles judges. As his own lawyer he was able to outwit the Supreme Court of the Jews.

The first impeachment trial of a President of the United States began on March 30, 1868. The 54 Senators were at their desks in the Senate Chamber, and at the front was Chief Justice Salmen P. Chase of the Supreme Court, who would preside over the trial. The President himself was not there. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Christianity Works!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002

We want things that benefit our life. So one of the questions that we often find ourselves asking is, "Does it work? Does it really work?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 ILL. Ethel & I don’t go to see many movies, but we saw one a number of years ago that is hard to forget. The name of it is “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Maybe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impact our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic