Sermons on Great Fame:

God, The Great Provider Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis Chapter 2 God is revealed as the great provider of all that Adam could possibly need

Genesis Series # 1 CHCC: January 7, 2007 God, the Great Provider Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:15-23 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into a new year with a new schedule, working some new ideas into our services, I thought it would be good to start a new sermon series from the book in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Is Our God

Contributed by Edward Walker on Oct 25, 2007

God’s response to Israel’s frustrations reveals His power, His understanding, His grace, and the benefits of His love.

Introduction The story is told of a wife who went to wake her husband up one Sunday morning. “Honey, its time to wake up,” the wife said with a cheerful voice. The husband responded, “I don’t want to get out of bed!” “Now dear,” she responded, “we don’t want to be late for church?” “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revealing A Great God

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

Our purpose is not to build a great church, but to reveal a great God.

His name was Simon, but his friends called him Peter. If we translated his name into our language we would probably call him “Rocky” or “The Rock.” Peter was one of Jesus best students—one of his closest followers. He had heard most of Jesus sermons and parables. He had been present for most of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of God's Greatness

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

When you are moving toward the future, it is good to know where you are going. It is good to have a vision of how things are going to look down the road a bit.

I have a friend named Sam. He is a big fellow – about 6’ 4”, weighing about 275 lbs. of pure muscle. When Sam was younger, living in Israel, he was a professional soccer player. Sam knows the importance of good physical conditioning not so much as an occasional hobby, but as a way of life. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Missionary Commissioning

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 28, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners four things the Church at Antioch had that the church desperately needs today.

The church at Antioch became the model distribution center of its day. That is what churches are to be A distribution center for the Gospel. Not just for its local area but focused on the world God gives the routes in Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great High Priest

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

The Christian’s High Priest is better than the high priest under the Law of Moses because he is both God and Human so that we can draw near to the throne of Grace with confidence for help in time of need.

The Great High Priest Heb. 4:14-16 The theme of the book of Hebrews can be phrased in one word . . . BETTER. The book is one comparison after another of Christ and the things the Jews revered. For instance, in 1:4-7, Jesus is declared to be better than the angels. In 3:1-6, Jesus as a son is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Is Thy Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2007

Did you hear Jesus call her a dog? A helpful examination of a difficult passage - 1. The Agonizing Mother 2. The Amazing Master 3. The Appealing Miracle - Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

Great is Thy Faith Matthew 15:21-28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatFaith.html Of all the verses in the Bible, I think v. 21 is close to the top of my list: Matthew 15:21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. Why? You may ask. Because it’s the first time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 16, 2007

The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like.

Acts 2: 41-47 The Marks of a Great Church The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like. The Church at Jerusalem was not seeking after greatness, but she attained it because each member did what God called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Great Christian

Contributed by Tony Rivers on Sep 29, 2007

Jesus tells us that in order to be great, we must be willing to become servant to all.

Jesus Explains His Kingdom Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: Attention: At one point during my seminary days, my wife and I gave up our jobs in Walters, Virginia so that we could return to Southeastern Seminary and so I could finish my degree. The plan worked out beautifully. I was able to move ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Great Divider Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

# 23 in series. There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 23 “Christ the Great Divider” John 7:40-53 There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them. Yet many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Great Paradox

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 4, 2011

In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.

Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Payday Here

Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Jan 24, 2011

This message will explore some of the many benefits that a person can begin enjoying immediately after trusting Christ for salvation.

Text: Matthew 16:24-27- " Then said Jesus unto his disciples, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Great Confession

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 24, 2013

Overcoming spiritual deception by confessing Christ

OUR GREATEST CONFESSION In order to prepare you for this message, I want to first remind you that last Sunday we found that by comparing God’s word with this generation we could easily see that spiritual deception and spiritual blindness is rampant in America and the world. In addition, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Great Expectation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 12, 2013

We can live in great expectation because our expectation is centered in Jesus, who never disappoints!

Living In Great Expectation Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: As a Cleveland sports fan I know all about expectations. All of my life I have expected the Browns to win a Super Bowl, and I got Red Right 88, The Drive, and the Fumble. All my life I have expected the Indians to win ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Key To Being Great Series

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Apr 14, 2013

Christians have an example of greatness and a strategy to reach that point in life. If you want to be great, follow the words of our Lord and serve with humility.

Jesus got them together to settle things down. “You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around,” he said, “and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: United Methodist