Sermons on Great Deeds:

And God Sent You

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Sermon examining the commission of every Christian to take the gospel into the world.

Kim Duk-Soo will never forget November 20, 1950. That was the day Communist troops found him hiding with his father in a root cellar. He had been among the thousands of Christians who escaping the North for free South. Kim says, “When we heard the soldiers coming, I was sure we would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Greatest?

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012

Want to be great? Here's the unusual formula from Jesus

The Greatest of the Kingdom Mark 9:30-37 As they walk along, Jesus tells the disciples what to expect in the coming days. He says, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, & they will kill him; & when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again" (Mark 9:31). Now, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:37-41

Denomination: United Methodist

You Who... Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A sermon for our outside Celebration Sunday that points to the blessings we have of having a great God and a great Savior, using the YooHoo chocolate drink as an object lesson.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church Celebration Sunday - October 21, 2012 David Simpson You Who.... Psalm 71:19 and Matthew 11:28 Many of you remember last year's Celebration Sunday sermon...right? M&M - our Mighty and Majestic Lord! Well, I thought about using another acrostic from ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Sacrifice Required Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 11, 2012

It is always good to be reminded of what the Lord has called us to do. What is our mission and how does Hickory Creek accomplish this mission? How are we doing at it and what can each of us as individuals do to be part of the body of Christ called to ac

On a Mission from God - Sacrifice Required Mark 12:41-44; 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Series intro Slide “We’re on a mission from God” Blues Brothers If you grew up when I did, you remember those words from the movie, “The Blues Brothers.” John Belushi’s character, Jake Blues, was in a church service with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 29, 2011

The Greatness of Wisdom

Topic: WISDOM'S PRECIOUSNESS Text: Prov. 3:13-20 Christ is the Wisdom of God, and to them that believe He is precious. Those who have put on Christ have such an adorning that all the material glories of earth are not to be compared with it. "She is more precious than rubies." From these verses we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

Priority One – Making Love Of God The #1 Focus Of Your Home Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Our homes deserve our attention to making sure that our love for God is priority one. This message is to set the groundwork for a series on the family.

Matthew 22:35-40 Have you done your homework? Aren’t you parents glad that summer’s here and you can quit asking it? We expert parents know that you’re supposed to say that so that later you’re not saying, “What went wrong on this report card!?” Schoolwork is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pathway Of Destiny

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

Great destinies emerge from unfamiliar places plied by very few people. If you want to achieve greatness you must be prepared to walk through strange places and do the unusual.

PATHWAY OF DESTINY Gen 12:1-4 Josh 3:1-4 Greatness is something that we were all created to be. As soon as you became born again, you received the audacity to achieve greatness in life. All you need to do is to hold on to God, follow your dreams and decide not to accept the status quo. You must ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Forgotten Vision: Capturing Your City For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Now it is a forgotten vision, but it's our last great hope.

Introduction: When I was a young pastor in a town of 300, I believed God wanted me to win that city to Christ. Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Ill: Today, it is rare to ever hear anyone talk about it or see a church strategize to do it. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sustainer Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Oct 6, 2010

Look at the Great Comission

Today is week five of our study of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. It’s where Jesus said---Go and make disciples, In fact—let’s read it together this morning. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2010

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God? 1) Now: trouble 2) In eternity: glory

Do you remember the television show “The Lives of the Rich and Famous”? On the program you may have seen a house like this one in New York. It’s supposedly the most expensive house in North America and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and is surrounded by 63 acres of manicured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Boss Has A Job For Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Better Than You?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 19, 2009

Ordinary Proper 20: The disciples argued about who was the greatest. Jesus told them that He - the Creator - would be betrayed and be killed. Jesus showed greatness through humility.

What a ride! Can you imagine – I mean can you even begin to imagine – hanging out with the Creator of the universe!?! To see Him smile; to hear Him teach; to watch Jesus as He lived life with the zest and with the love that our Creator intended from the beginning – what a rush! But I wonder if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaching Across The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2009

Why are missions so important?

OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son, who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"An Extraordinary Promise"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 9, 2012

A sermon about freedom through following Christ.

Mark 10:35-45 “An Extraordinary Promise” In some ways, tonight’s passage appears to be yet another example of the disciples—and not just James and John—as the fumbling, bumbling Keystone Kops who just can’t seem to get anything right. Jesus has just told His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Discipleship

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We have to get out there and start spreading the Good News.And When we do this God will bless our churches And it will grow for the right reasons.

Today I want to talk about doing what were told? • From the time we are children we are constantly being told what to do. • We’re told to make our beds, clean our rooms, feed the dog, cut the grass, and so on and so on. But how do we determine who we are suppose to listen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church