Sermons on Great Favors:

See The Glory

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 9, 2008

Contemplating the vastness of space and answering the question whether we are alone in the universe the reason for the stars.

Psalm 97:6 KJV The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. - Stars galaxies, quasars, pulsars shout forth God’s glory - About 3,000 stars can be seen with the naked eye. - Science estimates 10↗21 stars - Other estimates 70,000 million million million - Or 3000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:6

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About Salvation?

Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 23, 2012

Everything connected with our Great God is there great, including our salvation! Therefore, what make our salvation "so great?"

What is “SO GREAT” about Salvation? INTRODUCTION: The Hebrews writer asked, “how shall we escape, if we neglect SO GREAT salvation” (Heb. 2:3). If salvation is neglected, there can be NO escape, but a “certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm The Greatest!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2009

We think that we can find greatness in accumulating wealth, friends, accomplishments and the like. However, Jesus tells us that true greatness is found

-What does it mean to be great? -It’s an age old question -Everyone ultimately is on a quest for greatest -People search for this elusive gem in many different places or pursuits -People look for greatness is wealth, power, prestige, fame, accomplishments, friends -However, those will all fail ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

We've A Story To Tell To The Nations

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 16, 2004

A message about the call to missions.

We¡¦ve a Story to Tell to the Nations A Call to Missions Acts 1:8 February 8, 2004 Introduction A few months ago, Rev. Keith Nash, the senior pastor at the Mitchell Wesleyan Church issued a challenge for every Wesleyan church in the Dakota district to designate one Sunday in February as Missions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Let your disciples have responsibility and the authority to trust God for greater works without having to constantly supervise or control them.

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority Acts 1:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 13, 2008

God had faithfully restored everything required for the remnant to start building the temple. Now the only thing left for them to do was to start building. But they were satisfied, so they delayed.

1. The first setback is satisfaction with religious activities 2. The second setback is satisfaction with raw materials 3. The third setback is satisfaction with royal grants Let me tell you a story about a 33-year old California man named Larry Walters. Several years ago, Larry had an idea. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Go Into The City! Our City!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We must follow Jesus’ call to go into our community and make disciples.

Acts 1:1-11 August 12, 2007 ACTS 1:1-9 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah 1: Responding To God’s Greatness Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Feb 12, 2008

The book of Jonah is about responding to God’s greatness and grace. Throughout the book, the wind, waves, fish, sailors, and Ninevites all respond rightly to God. Only Jonah disobeys. This is the introductory sermon to a four-part series. It answers the

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2007

Jesus invites Himself to Zaccheus’ home just like He invites Himself into our lives. He simply wants us to respond to His invitation.

-“Guess whose coming to dinner” is a famous movie -It is #99 on the American Film Institutes top 100 films of the last 100 years -It has a star-studded cast with Sidney Poitier, Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy -It is about a young African-American doctor who meets a young Caucasian woman and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Essentials Of Our Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2008

Three essentials for any missional Christ follower or church.

Studies have shown that the most fulfilled and satisfied people alive are the people who have a sense of mission in their lives. They live for a purpose higher than themselves. The Apostle Paul exemplified this truth. He was always happy. Even in prison he had joy. Just read the letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Go With The Flow Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008

If we just give out the Word, God’s work will begin.

1. Lots of things happen when a person gets saved, born again. a. He’s made right with GOD… justified. Romans 3.28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. b. He’s under the ongoing change of the Holy Spirit… Sanctified. 2 Cor. 3.18 But we all, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Urgent Action Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008

This message is a call to urgent action. It is a call to urgently accomplish our mission--both as individuals and as a church.

1. The first reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our authority 2. The second reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assignment 3. The third reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assurance MATTHEW 28:16-20 Back in the ‘80s, there was a big push in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Powerful Christian Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

Good works for the right reasons, overcoming evil and five results or evidence of spiritual authority.

Sunday January 19th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Three Sermon: The Marks of a Powerful Christian Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:15-24 Romans 12:21 — We overcome evil with good. What are we supposed to give to evil. At first we have our responsibility and duty to give to the body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The King's Business

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

As believers in Jesus Christ, we are to be about His business and that business is the sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Back in Luke 9:51, we’re told that Jesus had set His eyes toward Jerusalem, and He was on His way. A crowd of people traveled with Him through all the stories that Jesus has been telling on this journey. They’re following Him to Jerusalem, and now they’re almost there. They are at Jericho, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-17

Denomination: Baptist