Sermons on Great Adventure:

The Secret To Greatness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Is Great Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This series of messages inspired by Kyle Idleman's book "Not a Fan."

“The Price Is GREAT” A Fan or A Follower - #2 of 5 Jerry Watts Luke 9:23 / Luke 14:25-27 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * (DVD Sermont – Week 2) The concept of ‘anyone’ or ‘any man’ (KJV) is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Optician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 18 verses 35 through 43

Luke 18: 35 – 43 The Great Optician 35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lasting Greatness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

The greatest thing we can do in life is to do life with God, letting Him do great things through us!

Lasting Greatness Romans 15:18-22 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who like to toot their own horn? All roads lead back to them and what they’ve done for the betterment of mankind. Most often, those who accomplish the greatest things in life don’t really need to toot their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great I Will Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 21, 2012

In order to activate the promises of God we have to respond to His challenge.

The Great I Will Text: Gen. 12:1-9 Introduction 1. We are going to begin a study of the life of Abraham. 2. Who was Abraham? a. Abraham was a native of Chaldea, and descendant in the ninth generation from Shem, the son of Noah. His father’s name was Terah, and he was born in Ur, 2161 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Great Gift Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 14, 2011

James tells us about the wonderful gift that we have.

James 1:18-Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. In verse 17, James talked about (every good gift and every perfect gift is from above) and now he is going to tell about this greatest gift that is offered. This new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Salvation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013

To know the difference between Law and Grace in the area of punishment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Great Salvation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know the difference between Law and Grace in the area of punishment. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:2-3 (Amplified Bible) 2:2 For if the message given through angels [the Law spoken by them to Moses] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

With Great Joy Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 16, 2015

What is the DNA of the true church?

With Great Joy Acts 1:12-14 In the previous passage we learned that the Ascension of Jesus into glory to sit at the right hand of the Father is the central point of Luke and Acts which makes the Ascension the most important event of the two books. We discussed the reasons why. The Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Priority

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Jesus’ great priority was to proclaim the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. When we pray the words that Jesus taught us: “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” that is when we align our priority in life with his great priority.

[Sermon preached on 21 January 2018, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Do you ever feel busy? Do you ever feel that you have more to do than you manage to get done? Do you ever feel that your day, your week, your month, or your year is too short? — I certainly do. Or do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Reversal

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2018

Esther 9:1 is a portrait of the reversal in the lives of God's people in Persia under King Xerxes.

“The Great Reversal” Esther 9:1-10:3 Tonight we finish the great story of Esther. It a rich book and I wish I could have done it justice. Esther was the young orphan girl; we grew up to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 4, 2018

A sermon that looks at escape much of what the world and the flesh throw at us by going backwards and looking at the goodness of God

The Great escape Genesis 1:26-29 New International Version (NIV) 24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds:the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Tribulation

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2018

When the Lord is preparing to come

THE NEXT TWO SEALS 1. The great Tribulation Persecution and Captivity. 5th Seal Revelations 6: 9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: 10 And they cried with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2018

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised that you know many personally.

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised who they are because you know many of them by name. They live in your neighborhood. Let’s find out what the basic ingredient of true greatness is. Let’s look at Mark 9:30-37, what Jesus has to say. Jesus Mark 9:31 “The Son of Man is to be delivered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 53:12, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Acquittal Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 19, 2020

The bad news is that we are guilty before God; the good news is that Jesus paid the price for our redemption, and now we are acquitted of all our sins by receiving it by faith.

THE GREAT ACQUITTAL Text: Rom. 3:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Back during the Civil War Era there was a law where a black slave could earn money for his work, and after they had saved up enough money, they could actually buy their freedom from their master. During Sherman’s infamous march ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Methodist