Sermons on Great Big God:

The Bigger The Destiny The Bigger The Challenge Series

Contributed by Godsgift Bee Willie on Feb 13, 2025

Your destiny is waiting—let’s take the first step together With hope and determination. G.B. Willie

Define Your Purpose or Destiny Your Challenges Do Not Define Your Destiny; Your Response Does. The greatest mistakes most people do is allowing others defined their destiny not realizing that the establishment of that dream in your heart is only assigned for you alone. I have hard many saying ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5, Proverbs 29:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas: Praise God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007

Christmas broke 400 years of silence from God, big time. Now suddenly at Christmas God was speaking abundantly.

Have you ever heard the expression silence is golden? I can relate to that expression when after a long time of activity and noise in our house there is silence. In those times I relate to the expression silence is golden. But now I want to focus on times when silence is not golden. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood Is Greatness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Mystery Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

God has revealed a mystery - with the revelation comes a responsibility

“The Great Mystery” Ephesians 3:1-13 OPEN: How many here today would say you love a good mystery? I love a good mystery. I love trying to sort through all the clues and pieces of evidence in order to figure out the key, the central truth that explains everything. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by William Scott on Dec 22, 2004

Christmas is God’s Great Commission!

THE GREAT COMMISSION Text: Gal 4.4 Intro.: 1. The birth of Jesus is a well-spring of great joy to the world. 2. We associate w/ His death, sorrow & regret, but from His birth, joy. 3. The 1st Christmas carol of the angels was a joyful event expressing the gladness of God’s heart. 4. The stars ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Greatness

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people SERVE YOU; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people YOU SERVE

The Key to Greatness – Pastor Rob Yanok I. The Big Idea: In the world, greatness is determined by how many people SERVE YOU; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people YOU SERVE. “There is no more noble occupation in the world, than to assist another human being and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pegology - The Great Commandments

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

This sermon uses a unique prop to help people understand the two great commandments

The Greatest Commandment? [ Pegology ] Matthew 22:34-40 [[[Turn in your bible to Exodus 20. In the pew bible it is on page 66. ]]] A group of Pharisees came to Jesus one day and asked, "Which is the greatest commandment?" You and I would think that was a fair question. And of course, because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 16, 2003

Before Abraham was born, I AM. At first blush it seems a strange thing for Jesus to say. Even Jesus’grammar would appear to be up the wall. But is it?

19-01-03 Stody This year we plan to base the themes of our services in Stody around some of the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel according to St. John 1. Before Abraham was born, I AM (Jn 8:58) 2. I am the Bread of life (Jn 6:35) 3. I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Pogs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2025

God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas, but for scars. - Elbert Hubbard

If you have ever served in the military, you have heard the term POG (pronounced pogue). It means Persons Other than Grunt or noncombatants. Grunts being the ones in the firefight. POGs are often behind the lines a good ways such as medical, financial, personnel, logistics and such personnel. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2021

What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? How does Jesus define greatness? Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45.

Prelude What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? Purpose: How does Jesus define greatness? Plan: Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45. Background (vs. 32-34) Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 25

September 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:30-37 Greatness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Soon it will be October. That means one thing: baseball playoffs! As the weeks of October progress, the field ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Be A Voice, Not Just A Big Mouth

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 14, 2008

Be a voice speaking for God as John the Baptist was.

Being a Voice, Not Just a Big Mouth. Matt. 3:1-12 INTRO.: Among the millions who live on the earth at any given time, only a few grab the attention of the public so as to be called “great.” Some seem destined for greatness. Some become great even though no one would have guessed it.. We can’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guidelines For Greatness Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011

What does it take to be "great" in God's Kingdom?

Guidelines for Greatness The Book of Mark Mark 9:20-42 I. Introduction: A. How do you define greatness? B. Some people spent a lot of time and energy attaining greatness. 1. In the business world your position is determined by how big a name you make for yourself. a) The greater you are the more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-42

Denomination: Baptist

Small Stuff Or Big Deal? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

This is about the problem of spiritual indifference, and God’s promise, "return to me and I will return to you."

Main Idea: The problem with spiritual indifference. God’s Promise: Return to me, and I’ll return to you. HOOK A quote from David Hansen (The Power of Loving Your Church) about being ’at war’ with God sometimes but at least not ambivalent. (The strong wording of the quote gets one’s attention ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed