Sermons on Great Experiment:

Dare We Be Great

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 10, 2019

Hypothetically, if you were in a supermarket and someone asked you, “what does it mean to be great and would that be something you desire of yourself?”

Would you stop to think what it means to be great and why this person would be asking, “me of all people?” Would we have to defer until we got home to check the internet or perhaps dust off our old copy of Webster’s…or would we have an immediate answer? Would our answer be any different if we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:16-24, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 7:28

Denomination: *other

Herod The Not So Great

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 20, 2019

Herod's God was himself. Herod loved Herod. He would do anything to keep his job. His audience of one was not God but the Roman Caesar

Jesus told a parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and treated others with contempt. Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector The Pharisee - keeping his distance from the tax collector -- thanked God that he was not like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Great Feast

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

One can always improve their position, but can also be demoted

THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT FEAST (Luke 14:1, 7-14) In this Gospel reading, we again find Jesus teaching through a parable – but this time we get two for the price of one. But they both deal with the issue of hospitality. Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Building A Great Church Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 11, 2020

Strong churches are like strong homes, they don’t “just happen”. It takes work to make them strong. Let's look at some ways from the scriptures.

Strong churches are like strong homes, they don’t “just happen”. There are some very important ingredients – key parts. I feel the starting point to understand and remember, “It’s God’s church and it’s God’s plan.” 1. Ephesians 5:25; The church is the object of Christ’s love. 2. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 11, 2019

Jesus is the greatest teacher and prophet that walked the earth. That’s because he is more than a prophet and teacher. He is Creator, Redeemer and Lord.

Christ is great for a number of reasons. He is Great 1. Because of his impact upon the world: Dr James Allan Francis © 1926. Said the following about Jesus: “He was born in an obscure village The child of a peasant woman He grew up in another obscure village Where he worked in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 30, 2019

Great is Thy Faithfulness

GREAT IS THEY FAITHFULNESS (LAMENTATIONS 3) One of the 20th century's most loved hymns and even has a Wikipedia entry. Thomas Chisholm wrote “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” as a testament to God’s faithfulness through his very ordinary life. Born in a log cabin in Franklin, Kentucky, Chisholm ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

39. Great Exchange Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018

“How is God going to deal with the problem of sin without destroying the sinner?”

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 39 – GREAT EXCHANGE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:21-24, Romans 8:1-3, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 5:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Great Scandal At Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

The great scandal at Christmas is that a Righteous and Holy God, would seek to be in a loving relationship with us.

The Great Scandal At Christmas Matthew 1:18-1:25 12-11-05 Isaiah 7:13-17 Luke 1:26-38 Today we know all about scandals. There’s been scandals in our county government. Scandals in our churches, and scandals in our financial system. We find that scandals are nothing new. They happened in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Spiritual Struggle Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This passage deals with the spiritual struggle behind the great tribulation—the dragon’s (Satan’s) attacks against the woman (Israel).

Last time we got a glimpse of the great spiritual conflict that is going on behind all the ungodliness and evil of this world. We have seen how the devil is out to hurt the heart of God. He does that by turning people away from Christ. Last time in Rev. 12: 1-5 we ended with the woman (Israel) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Contend For Greatness

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2012

There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there was never a greater preacher of it, than Jesus. On several occasions, He had talked to his disciples and followers about it. I wonder, is there a bit of worldly ambition present in these

Capernaum (53) Disciples Contend for Greatness Matthew 18:1-10 A LITTLE CHILD BECOMES AN OBJECT LESSON: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Matthew 18:1) There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Great Physician

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 26, 2018

The WORD of God is the living WORD that sets us free from every kind of sickness and disease.

God loves us all and cares for us all. He loved us that much He made His Son to die for us and for our sin. Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

The great commission of the church is to spread the Word of God to reach people with the Good News of Christ.

Prayer- Introduction- We began last week looking at the church of God. I say the church of God because there are churches not asking God for help or following God directions for the church and if you look close at that church, you’ll see that they do not have the anointing and power of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great I Am Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2018

In this sermon in our names of Jesus series, we are looking at the name I AM and what this means when Jesus uses it of Himself when it comes to our relationship with Him, in that He doesn't change and that He will keep His word and promises.

Names of Jesus “The Great I Am” The Name, “I AM” is the most iconic and recognizable name of God, and it is from this name that the name Jehovah or Yahweh comes from. The name Jehovah is used over 6,800 times in the Bible. It is the personal name of the Lord God of Israel. Now, to understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15

Denomination: Foursquare

From Great To Good Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Applying The Great Commission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 20, 2016

The last command given by Jesus Christ. Still the marching orders for the Church.

A. The Great Commission 1. It’s the last command given by Jesus Christ. 2. It is given to all believers. 3. It hasn’t been completed or finished. 4. It is still the marching orders of the church. B. The First Giving – John 20:19-23 When: On Sunday evening of Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist