Sermons on Great Cloud Of Witnesses:

Great News For Everyone

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 18, 2008

We often talk about the great news of Christ’s birth, but there was more than just a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes that night; much more!

Great News for Everyone Griffith Baptist Church – 12/21/08 A.M. Service Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key verse: Luke 2:10 - And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Premise: We often talk about the great news of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Measure Of Greatness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

It’s not about how much you do; it’s about whether or not you faithfully do what He asks.

GOD’S MEASURE OF GREATNESS Text: Matthew 19:30 – 20:16 Introduction: • Chapter 19, 20 Jesus addresses God’s measure of greatness in His kingdom • 19:3 – 12 (Pharisees; divorce) Greatness not based upon the strictness of our religious beliefs • 19:16 – 26 (Rich young ruler) Greatness not based ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Longing Of God

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 29, 2008

God longs for the full devotion of his people.

INTRODUCTION We now return to our study of the book of James entitled: Living the Real Life: Cultivating a Faith that Works. Remember as we were working through the letter we were identifying the different ways James says that true, genuine, saving faith reveals itself. We have seen everything from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Celebrate Greatness

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009

GREATNESS IN THE KINGDOM of God is found in SERVICE TO CHRIST AND OTHERS IN THIS WORLD.

I’m just wondering, has anybody noticed the discrepancy between today’s Sermon Title and today’s worship THEME? Our celebration worship theme for today is SERVANTHOOD. But the Sermon title is about GREATNESS. It seems obvious that somebody made a really HUGE mistake don’t you think? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness In God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 11 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of humility, integrity, and servanthood.

Stephen N. Collins 08/24/2008 Being the Church Part 11: Greatness in God’s Eyes Scripture: Acts 18:18-23, 19:1, 7 Icebreaker: Eugene was feeling somewhat blue and lonely so he decided to cheer himself up by going to Google and looking at all of the different reference about him on the Internet. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Some Great Thing

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009

Too often we look for dynamic things while God is using the common things.

Text: 2 Kings 5:13 (2 Ki 5:13) "And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?" Introduction: Notice: 1. CONDITION OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Place Of Spiritual Greatness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 23, 2009

the offering of Isaac and what steps are revealed in Abraham become Spiritually Great

Intro: hearing Michael Jordan’s acceptance speech into the Basketball Hall of Fame made me realize his greatness was in his desire to be great. Every aspect of his life was moving toward greatness. There was never a doubt he would arrive at the goal, because his movement was constantly going in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Gulf Fixed

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009

it is impossible to change in eternity, no preacher, no prayer over your life, no good words spoken will get someone out of hell, there is a great gulf fixed

Intro: if you have a Pastor or Preacher who has convinced you there is no hell or eternal punishment, I have one thing to say, He is a liar, a false prophet, and the truth is not in him. Luke 16:16-31 gives us the account of Lazarus and the rich man. They both live, they both die, they both are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Is Great Exercise Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Enoch had a great exercise…He walked with God. Our passage tells us that, “…Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him…”

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 2001 Date Preached: September 18, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Learning Lessons from the Past Title: Walking is Great Exercise Text: Genesis 5:21-24 Introduction: Have you noticed how over the past few years that there are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 20, 2009

What is the measure of a great church?

Text: Colossians 1:3-14 Title: The measure of a great church. Introduction A.The apostle Paul was always thanking God for the Colossian church. (v3) “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you… B.The reason being: It was such a great church. (v6) “All over ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatness Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 22, 2009

What a man of God!!!!!!!!!

The Greatness of John the Baptist Luke 7: 24And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 25 But what went ye out for to see? A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Great House Of God Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Aug 22, 2009

Sermon 3 in a series about seeking God’s glory. Character matters. We are to be vessels for God’s glory.

Great House of God 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Have you ever wondered what the house of God really looks like? It must be beautiful. Glowing with His glory. Each room full of warmth, love and a unique style. I can just see each room- kitchen table set with a feast of the best food you ever ate, a nice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Great In Flight Service Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 14, 2008

We are called to be people who give great service for Jesus Christ, and I believe this quality we are going to look at today will have a great effect on whether we do or don’t.

Great “In-Flight” Service Colossians 3:14-16 Introduction: We are one week away from finishing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. We began back in July looking at the key to unity within the Body of Christ. What we discovered was that Paul offered a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For A Great Flight Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 14, 2008

To be thankful is to acknowledge that God’s “grace” is “good” and that He has given it to us as a testimony of His love for us.

Introduction: We have tried to focus everything in our time of worship today on the importance of being thankful. This is the last of the qualities that bring unity within the church that we have been studying over the last two months. We began with love and then moved through compassion, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

One Great Nation

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008

Hymn written following the destruction of the World Trace Center on 9-11-01

One Great Nation (A National Hymn) Tune same as “See How Great A Flame Aspires” One Great nation shall proclaim, God’s sure love through Jesus name. This world racked by toil and strife, Faith’s example gives new life. Freedom’s torch a kindled flame, Liberty’s message doth maintain. May our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:10

Denomination: *other