Sermons on Great Joy:

The Great Escape

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004

I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 17, 2004

We are all commissioned by Jesus to make disciples. This shows that we are able to do just that.

12-14-03 The Great Commission Text: Acts 1: 7-9 Forty days had past since the resurrection. Jesus has been with the disciples and has been seen by as many as 500. (I Cor. 15:6) Now the time had come for Him to return to the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Sin

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

What one sin abhorant to God is one that most all of us are guilty of ?

What one attribute is most loathed by Christians and non Christians alike ? It is the one vice that no man in the world is free of and yet when they see it in others they are loathed? I speak of Pride or Self Conceit - (and the virtue opposite is Humility.) It is one of the most insipient of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blueprint For Greatness Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Example

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus gave us great example of living for us to immitate as true children of God.

Jesus gave us great example of living for us to immitate as true children of God. I. He thinks of others (vs.5-6) -"your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ" -Outlook determines outcome. If the outlook is selfish, the actions will be devisive and destructive. -"If you want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Escape! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Greatness

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite:

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching For Greatness

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005

Learn the three keys to Greatness in God

Reaching for Greatness By Pastor Fernando Cabrera John 13:1-20 Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” “You can tell what they are by what they do” (Matthew 7:16 CEV) Key Element of Servanthood: 1. Enthusiasm a. How do you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Reversal

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 27, 2005

God cannot merely do for you what He has done in the past ~ He will do more! God is able to turn things around for you.

From Salem Chapel “Grapevine” newsletter: I asked God to take away my habit. God said, No. It’s not for Me to take away, but for you to give it up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary I asked God to grant me patience. God ...read more

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 28, 2005

This final message in the Ten Commandment series looks at Jesus’ response to a question about the greatest commandment. He concludes with one word: love.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:35-40 We have explored the liberating limits of the Ten Commandments through several chapters. Now we must conclude by looking at the New Testament passage where Jesus responds to a scholar’s question, “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 22:34-40

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 31, 2005

Christ is the returning King. When He comes, He will judge people with regard to their submission to His rule in their lives.

Great Expectations Text: Luke 19:11-27 Introduction: In the early 1990s the American media reported on the case of Michael Fay, an18-year-old American residing in Singapore. He was charged with defacing personal property and had to face the state’s legal punishment for the crime...which in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Great Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 13, 2007

Every person is capable of demonstrating great faith in God.

A GREAT FAITH Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION Please open your bibles to Matthew 8:5-13. This passage says that Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith and healed his servant. Jesus said that he had not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. What makes one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Injustice Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

3rd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE GREAT INJUSTICE: Caiaphas’ Conspiracy CSI: Murder of God - Week 4 MATT.26:57-68 INTRODUCTION: (Intro mpeg to CSI:31) It’s amazing that sometimes in our twisted world that what’s right can be unjust - that some things that are legal don’t give justice to others. Perennially perky lawyer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian Church

The Great Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

2nd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE CONSPIRACY: THE LEADER’S ENVY CSI: Murder of God - Week 2 MATT.27:18; JOHN 11:45-48 INTRODUCTION: One of the truths about most crimes and certainly it is seen on the television show CSI, is the fact that usually more than one person contributes to a criminal offense. A lot of times you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:18

Denomination: Christian Church

He Will Be Great

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 7, 2005

Jesus is great because of Who He is, what He has done, and the Kingdom He rules.

"He Will Be Great" Luke 1:32 Scripture reading Luke 1:26-32 INTRO.: Tell story of annunciation to Mary. John 1 speaks of the preexistence of Christ and tells us He was with the Father in the beginning and that He was the Word by which the universe was created. We are told the Word became flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ