Sermons on Great Men:

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 17, 2009

This message considers the message, meaning and motive of New Testament evangelism

I. THE GREAT COMMISSION 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Priorities

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

A message focusing in on the need of prayer and ministry of the Word.

THE GREAT PRIORITIES TEXT: Acts 6:1-4 Acts 6:1-4 (KJV) And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. [2] Then the twelve called the multitude of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Keys To Greatness

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

Greatness is not a promise, it is a covenant. God has destined every beliiever to be great, you inclusive. This sermons opens your eyes to the keys that unlock greatness. God bless you as you read through and apply these principles.

THE KEYS TO GREATNESS The kingdom of God is principle based. The blessings of God are kept a secret from everybody. They are concealed and it takes people with insight to find them out. “For unto you it is given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God” Luke 8:10 “It is the glory of God to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 25, 2007

The message explores the mandate and mission process of the carring out the Great Commission.

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction When he was the pastor of the Methodist church in Scarborough, William Sangster had an eccentric member who tried to be a zealous Christian. Unfortunately, the man was mentally deficient and usually did the wrong thing. While working as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great "Omission"

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 25, 2008

In this sermon I address a major problem in the church...omitting the Great Commission. Why have we done this, and what can we do to fix this serious problem? The solution can be found in the game of football! Read and find out how.

The Great “Omission” 9.30.07 Jim Marshall played in Pro Bowls after the 1968 and 1969 NFL seasons. He recovered 29 fumbles, an NFL record. He was a member of the Vikings’ famous "Purple People Eaters", and was the final player from Minnesota’s initial expansion team of 1961 to retire. Marshall was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Great Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

Christians are commanded to witness to the lost.

Illus: One of the greatest soul winners of all time was a man known as Uncle John Vassar. In a railroad station one day he saw a lady with a serious look on her face sitting by herself. He sat down and talked to her and led her to the Lord. Just as he left, her husband came up and, seeing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

Great Awakening

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008

I believe that the God who has brought Great Awakenings in the past will bring Great Awakenings in the future if His people understand 3 things: • What prevents a Great Awakening • What precedes a Great Awakening • What is the produced by a Great Awak

In September 1857, in New York City, Jeremiah Lanphier, a 48-year old businessman began passing out handbills that read: "A day Prayer-Meeting is held every Wednesday from 12 to 1 o’clock in the ... North Dutch Church! Only one man showed up for the beginning of the meeting -- Lanphier! At ...read more

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 Greatness Of Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

A contrast between Adam and Christ.

A man was trying to convince an acquaintance that one individual can make a lasting impression on others. After a rather heated discussion, his friend continued to doubt this principle. To prove his point, the first man declared that he would introduce a new word into the English language. That ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Church

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

This sermon should encourage our listeners to become a great church for the kingdom of God, admonishing them to be devoted or dedicated to the Lord’s service.

A Great Church Story: There was a college professor who challenged his class with this question. "Did God make everything there is?" One student bravely answered, "Yes!" "Everything, young man?" "Yes, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2006

This message was written as part of a mission emphasis series. It fits well into a purpose of the church series also. It depicts that the Church is to be on mission for and with Jesus because of who He is and because of what He does.

Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION Revelation 5:9-14 Circumstances have provided lengthy opportunities to deepen my thinking about death. If I knew my time to go on to Heaven was near through illness or indication of age, what statement would I leave with those I loved most? What challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Great Persecution Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024

It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

“Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Whosoever Will

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 2, 2021

You could not imagine a more clear-cut invitation to receive God’s free gift of eternal life than this final climactic invitation of the Bible. (Outlined from ICR's "Day's of Praise")

Revelation 22:17 (KJV) And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. It’s at the end of all the history that we have known. It’s at the end of all things that will happen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:11-12, Ephesians 1:3, Revelation 3:5, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 13:12-14, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Romans 5:18, 1 John 2:1-2, Psalm 100:4, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Powers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2001

Several great powers are seen in the life of our Lord.

GREAT POWERS Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.- ILL.- Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy said, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him a $100 for it.” The second boy said, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ