Sermons on Great Expectations:

The Great Commission

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 2, 2024

Today, many in America live with anxiety.

The Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon Purpose: to persuade the congregation to respond to the Great Commission Central Idea: Living the Great Commission is the answer to all societal problems national, local and personal. Purposely written in second person This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

What Is Greatness?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

Jesus our God came to serve. And even to die, to give his life as a ransom for many! To die for us, to empty himself of divine power and authority and serve those in need. That is true greatness.

I recall a meme I saw online, it had a picture of a janitorial supply cart and it said, "Called to ministry? This will be your first pulpit." Truer words were never spoken. My first five years in ministry I mopped a lot of floors, and believe me, I expect more floors in the future. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 7, 2009

Jesus example of humility

Introduction What does it take to be a success? When Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator of Italy for over 20 years, was asked that question by a New York journalist, his reply was, “Above all, keep your heart a desert!” According to Mussolini, having a heart which cared for no one was the key ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

When we come to christ he offers us the ability to exchange an old way of life for a new way of life.

The great exchange Matthew 16:21 - 28 (NIV) 1. Ask to turn to the scripture. 2. Set the Stage: The scene starts out with Jesus and his disciples coming into Caesarea Philippi a. Jesus was asking His disciples whom do the people think the son of man is? b. They answer “some say John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Tribulation

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

We are approaching the end of the age. The time of great tribulation will be a time of great holocaust more than that of Adolf Hitler which killed over 12 million people, half of those being Jews.

THE GREAT TRIBULATION You are welcome to the hour of the trumpeter. Remember, it is a moment we are using to digest the word of God in our Spirit man, hear God's instruction for ourselves and then be prepared to meet Him when our journey here on earth is ended. Really, you should know by now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21-22

Denomination: Anglican

A Great Doxology

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2018

Ephesians 3:20-21 shows us the greatness of God.

Scripture A few weeks ago, we started examining the third chapter of the Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Today we will conclude this all-too-brief exposition of this marvelous chapter. Paul started praying for the believers in Ephesus in verse 1 of Ephesians 3. However, he then broke off into a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 11, 2023

Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something?

Kingdom Greatness Mat 18:1-7 Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something? You know, from my own childhood experiences and now in my latter years, I have heard children getting ready to go somewhere or do something that requires getting into a line, one or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Great News

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 10, 2021

This is a series I preached from the book of Romans.

Title: “Great News!” Script: Rom. 5:1-11 Type: Expository/series Where: GNBC 4-11-21 Intro: A large, two-engined train was making its way across America. While crossing the Western mountains, one of the engines broke down. “No problem, we can make it to Denver and get a replacement engine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Putting others before ourselves will bring us to our knees. Learning to give ourselves away is also the first step to a deeper experience of true joy.

There is something that stirs deeply within us when a man or woman gives up their life for another. A few decades ago Roger Rosenblatt wrote a moving tribute in Time Magazine. It was about a passenger on Air Florida Flight 90 that crashed into the Potomac River. The nameless 50-some-year old man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Journey

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

An evangelist sermon asking what happens when we get to the point in our journey when we realize we are missing out.

The Great Journey August 13/95 INTRO: Do you ever feel like there really must be more to life than what you’re experiencing presently? Last year my wife and I took a weekend to go camping in the Kananaskis country west of Calgary. Now, being an athlete, Joanne was looking forward to some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This will be a day like there has never been before. This time of intense trouble will go on longer than we want and it will be more intense than we want. Jesus seems to tell us that this time of mega affliction or Great Tribulation will be just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

When the book of Daniel opened, we met a young man, no more than a middle-school-aged student. Now, as Daniel closes, we see a man who is advanced in years and probably around his mid-80s. Daniel has dared to stand alone for God in a hostile environment. He has clearly shown us that a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4, Revelation 7:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2008

Why be a missionary - because Jesus commanded us to go. This message is to encourage people to become a missionary and get out of their comfort zones.

The Great Commission “True Missionary Work” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. WHAT IS A MISSIONARY? – According to the dictionary a missionary is a member of a religion who works to convert those who do not share the missionary’s faith. The word “mission” is derived from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic

The Great Physician

Contributed by John White on Oct 4, 2019

This is the long awaited and anticipated promised Messiah of Israel. He is speaking in the fullness of time to a chosen nation composed of God's precious, peculiar and particular people.

The Great Physician Luke 4:14-21 Jesus stands up in the synagogue in His home town of Nazareth to announce the good news. As the prophets have predicted, the Messiah, Redeemer and eternal King has arrived and is present with His people. (See Isa. 61:1-3) He simply restates the promise and purpose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

On The Edge Of Greatness!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022

Israel found themselves "On The Edge Of Greatness" as they stood on the shores of the river Jordan. However, only Joshua and Caleb had 1) Heart to see God's Great Vision, 2) Faith to hold to God's Great Promises, and 3) Hope to look for God's Great Results.

ON THE EDGE OF GREATNESS TEXT: Numbers 13:30 30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. The title of this morning’s message is: “On The Edge Of Greatness”. RECAP Have you ever been there - “On The Edge Of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Baptist