Sermons on Great Men:

The Greatness Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 3, 2004

As we look at the first three verses we discover something of the Greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is certainly greater than the greatest of any of the prophets of the Old Testament era. Our Lord is indeed, greater than anything.

THE GREATNESS OF JESUS CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-3 Our God is not a silent God. He has always revealed Himself to mankind. Hebrews 1:1 tells that in times past God spoke to man through the Prophets. He spoke on numerous occasions and in different ways. God’s revelation through the prophets was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Destined For Greatness

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

You were set apart for a special purpose in life and then use that life to bless others – that’s what God has destined you for greatness!

Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing into the lives of others Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Judges 4:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Rule To Live By Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 28, 2008

How we treat others will largely affect how they treat us, and understanding Christ’s golden rule will bless us as we deal with others.

A Great Rule to Live By Griffith Baptist Church – 3/2/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:12 Key verse: The Introduction Life is filled with rules Here are some rules given by different dad’s to their kids: Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. - Rich Constand’s Dad An excuse is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Great Shepard #1

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

The Lord Jesus is The Great Shepard

THE GREAT SHEPARD Have we ever considered the responsibilities of a Shepherd? PSALMS 23:1-6 A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is Your Faith!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 17, 2008

14th Sunday after Pentecost/Proper 15 Series A. Preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, IA on 8/17/2008

“Great is your faith!” How would you feel if I as your Pastor were to tell someone that about you? I’m guessing that you’d think you must be doing something right. And to be honest, I’ve been around you folks long enough now to be able to say that about quite a few of you. Our congregation is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Marks Of Great Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 1, 2008

When one is told that their faith is great, it bears our study and meditation. What were the marks of this Canaanite ladies’ faith? There are at least four marks of great faith!

The Marks of Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ did not exaggerate or mince words. He spoke the truth and the truth alone. When He applauds someone’s faith as "great," then it ought to make us take notice. Only twice, both with Gentiles, does Jesus Christ call someone’s faith "great." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Small Things Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006

wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Sin - The Great Divide"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 13, 2011

Sin - and how it divides us from God and each other. And the remedy.

“The Great Divide” September 18, 2011 I John 3:1-10 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

God's Great Invitations Series

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

At the end of the church age are God's invitations for people & churches. (there will be no audio for this message - the recording was messed up)

God’s Great Invitations Revelation 3:19-22 * From 1955-1960 there was a series on TV called “The Millionaire.” The theme of the show was that, each week, a generous multimillionaire would dispatch a messenger to give away a million dollars to some unsuspecting, yet needy person ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

If You Want To Be Great Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 16, 2012

Leadership in the Kingdom of God is about service and humility. It is about working at a level where you are equal or even below everybody else.

Illustration: A Sunday School Teacher was trying to train her kids. She had told them how to behave, and especially since she was teaching at the Sunday school, she wanted to make sure her kids were behaving properly. To make sure that they understood, she asked, "Now why is it that we do not make ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Great Falling Away Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012

The Bible says in these last days there will be a falling away and the last Church in the book of Revelation is a picture of exactly that.

The Great Falling Away Rev. 3:14-22 The city of Laodicea was located 40 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The church is a picture of this present church age. The age is referred to the age of apostasy. This is the only Church that does not receive any commendation from the Lord. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of The Great Giving

Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Oct 22, 2012

Message for CAMACOP Church Planting Sunday on December 9, 2012.

The Time of the Great Giving Church Planting Sunday December 9, 2012 Introduction It is December 9 today and Christmas is just around the corner. We may have heard this familiar chorus by Maranatha telling us what Christmas is all about. The lyric of the song says: (Note: singing this song ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational