Sermons on God Is The Great Builder:

The Great Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005

The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Widow And The Great Woman.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2024

Elisha addresses two situations: on the one hand, economic bondage; on the other, childlessness.

THE WIDOW AND THE GREAT WOMAN. 2 Kings 4:1-17. These accounts show Elisha to be a worthy successor to Elijah, and his miracles anticipate the compassionate ministry of Jesus. 1. The Widow. We are confronted first with “a woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets” (2 KINGS 4:1), who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Great Father

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2010

Father's Day Message to encourage fathers to be great husbands and have an encouraging relationship with their children.

How To Become A Great Father On what day are the most telephone calls made? On Mother’s Day! On Father’s Day there are the most collect calls. Gordon Dalbey, author of “Healing of the Masculine Soul,” tells of a Catholic Nun working in a prison. She was asked by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

So Great A Salvation

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

I. The Entreaty (v.

I. The Entreaty (v. 1) a) Do heed the Word b) Do not drift away II. The (no) Escape (vv. 2-3a) a) Our salvation is great because of its price (the life of the Savior) b) Our salvation is great because of what it procured for us (eternal life) III. The Evidence (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

A Mother With Great Faith

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

This mother properly demonstrates how we should approach Jesus: Acknowledging Him as Christ. Humble acceptance of Him as Lord. Knowing our need of His mercy. Worshipfully asking for His help.

A Mother With Great Faith 05/10/09 AM Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction As today is the second Sunday in May, and we live in the United States, it means that today is Mother’s Day. Now the apostrophe in Mother’s Day is intentionally placed to note the singular possessive. In 1912, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Want To Be Forever Great?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 28, 2012

Want to Be Forever Great? 1) Be eager to serve; 2) Be ready to suffer.

A twelve-year-old won a backstage pass to meet her favorite vocalist. As she was shaking hands with the pop star the fan blurted: “I would give anything to sing like you!” “Anything?” the star answered while wiping the sweat of her performance from her eyes. “Would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of The Great Heart

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 17, 2016

A short message using Johnny Clegg's, Song Spirit of the Great Heart. One person at a time, we can reach out as Christ to Christ!

Start with Chorus 107. To be like Jesus I have centered this morning on a piece of music that actually comes out of South Africa, my reasoning being that we are to praying for the Malawi territory as part of our prayers. written by a man by the name of Johnny Clegg, a 63 year old Anthropologist, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Great Generation Dies Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Jan 10, 2017

An Exposition of Judges 1.1-21

What if everyone did whatever they wanted? – Week 1: A Great Generation Dies Text: Judges 1.1-21. Introduction: 1. In 1998 Tom Brokaw wrote a book about the men and women who persevered through the days of the great depression and later fought and won WW2. He wrote this as part of his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Great Divider Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

# 23 in series. There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 23 “Christ the Great Divider” John 7:40-53 There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them. Yet many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2009

Today Peter will help us see some great ways to obey the Lord.

Obey God Acts 3:1-4:20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 14, 2009 *This past week we had a great Vacation Bible School! Everything ran like clock-work, but it wasn’t easy. Raymond McHenry told about a mom who brought her son to VBS for the first time. This boy was extremely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Insight To A Great Life

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 7, 2004

A look at some attributes of a successful servant Use it as a jump off. Outline

“Insight To A Great Life” Phil. 3:13-14 7-8-2004 PM. Paul was one of the Greatest Christians of his time and of the Bible. His life was transparent before man. He hid nothing of his life, and he had a way to touch lives. Four Fold Secret to Success I. He Never Ran Out of Goals. a. Always have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Resurrection Debate.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 12, 2006

The Life and death of Jesus is documented in records from the Roman Library, The Jewish Sanhedrin Records and even the Records of the Islamic Koran.

The Great Resurrection Debate. I watched a program the other night featuring the Resurrection. On this program were theologians, debating weather the Resurrection of Jesus was real or a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apostle; James The Great Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Today local churches send missionaries. -- it is best to call them missionaries, to keep some folks from being confused, if they were referred to as apostles, some folks might think of them as being like the Twelve Apostles, and the Apostle Paul.

#6~ APOSTLE; JAMES THE GREAT 1-11-14 * JAMES -- name of four men in the New Testament: 1~ James, the son of Zebedee brother of John, both were apostles. 2 ~ James, a son of Mary, half brother of Jesus, he was not a member of the apostolic band, and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8