Sermons on Gods Greatness:

What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Father

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007

IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"You Can Be So Great!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010

As sermon about saying "no" to self and "yes" to God.

Luke 4:1-13 “You Can be so Great!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Lisa went for a long walk in the woods. It had been an exhausting 6 months, and she needed time to think. She had worked so hard on the campaign. Ever since her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Great Thou Art Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Jul 3, 2023

A look at how great and merciful our God is.

If you have your Bible, please open it to Psalm Chapter 145. A man and his ten-year-old son were on a fishing trip miles away from home. At the boy’s insistence, they decided to attend the Sunday worship service at a small rural church. The father forgot to bring any cash, so he reached in his ...read more

The Secret Of Great Giving

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2014

In commending the Macedonian Christians, Paul revealed the secret of great giving.

“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Dream

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Last message of five on ’Dreams.’ Next week we will have our Stewardship program!

Walking and Standing on the Dream Text: Joshua 1: 1-8 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and this entire people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things That Make A Great Church

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009

This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About God's Glory

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 2, 2016

What is the mission of God's people

It’s All About God’s Glory I Corinthians 3:6 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” To say that Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian church was difficult would be an understatement. The church which Paul had founded there was full of strife as the believers there tried to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Obey God’s Command Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

Today we are going to explore a powerful truth about our calling as followers of Christ - our lives should be marked by obedience to God’s commands rather than pursuing our own desires or worldly aspirations.

Go! And Obey God’s Command Introduction Today we are going to explore a powerful truth about our calling as followers of Christ. Dean Inserra once said, "Christian, God doesn’t have a ‘dream’ for you. God has a command for you. To be part of His mission." This statement aligns perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Luke 19:10, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Let your disciples have responsibility and the authority to trust God for greater works without having to constantly supervise or control them.

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority Acts 1:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Great About Salvation?

Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 23, 2012

Everything connected with our Great God is there great, including our salvation! Therefore, what make our salvation "so great?"

What is “SO GREAT” about Salvation? INTRODUCTION: The Hebrews writer asked, “how shall we escape, if we neglect SO GREAT salvation” (Heb. 2:3). If salvation is neglected, there can be NO escape, but a “certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great White Throne Judgment

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

If we say no to God’s provision, then the only alternative is hell.

If we say no to God’s provision, then the only alternative is hell. We cannot remain neutral. God is love, and He loves us so much that He took our hell for us if we’ll repent of those sins for which He died and receive His payment. But He is holy and perfect, and if we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist