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Greatness: The Pathway To Greatness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2013

Jesus redefined greatness for His disciples - not to go for positions of privilege and power, but to be a servant and serve the needs of others.

Jesus redefined what it means to be great, at Christmas • Phil 2:6-9 “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bout Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011

We are all in a great fight, are you prepared

BOUT OF YOUR LIFETIME (All my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Oh, the hype of a good fight! We see the advertising on television, trying hard to sell PPV tickets to the bout of the century. The WWF is always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Offense Leads To Anger, Bitterness And Unforgiveness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 13, 2018

How to stop being offended before it starts. How not to let anger turn into unforgiveness and bitterness of the soul

Have you ever known someone who had a spirit of anger? They are perpetually angry. Every time you talk to them, they are angry at someone or about something. They seem to thrive on their anger. They are easily offended and bitterness pours from their lips whenever they speak. Somewhere in their ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 16, 2003

Before Abraham was born, I AM. At first blush it seems a strange thing for Jesus to say. Even Jesus’grammar would appear to be up the wall. But is it?

19-01-03 Stody This year we plan to base the themes of our services in Stody around some of the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel according to St. John 1. Before Abraham was born, I AM (Jn 8:58) 2. I am the Bread of life (Jn 6:35) 3. I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Anglican

Greatness

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Feb 16, 2006

FOR YOU TO BE GREAT AND MAINTAIN GREATNESS, YOU NEED GOD IN YOUR LIFE

GREATNESS Text: Genesis 15:1 – 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Webster describes Greatness as Unusually, considerately or comparatively large in size, dimensions, degree, power, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003

There is joy to be had!

THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2021

What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? How does Jesus define greatness? Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45.

Prelude What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? Purpose: How does Jesus define greatness? Plan: Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45. Background (vs. 32-34) Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greatness.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2021

At that place, David song and wrote. He spent a lot of nights listening to his flock, and His God. David had his share of battle’s, He had fought and won over a bear, and a lion.

Greatness. Psalm 35:1-10TPT Ron wasn't having a good week. His new job had thrust him in the midst of some people who were foul mouth, rude, and obnoxious. Ron is one tough guy, but after two months of working in that environment, he wasn't sure he could tolerate any more ungodly, uncouth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-10, 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Greatness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 25

September 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:30-37 Greatness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Soon it will be October. That means one thing: baseball playoffs! As the weeks of October progress, the field ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Offense Defense - Pt. 3 - Handling Hurt Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction In 1990, I graduated and moved to SC. Applied to receive license. Election year. If we let you get your license with long hair it will cost us votes. The Bishop at that time stepped in and made it possible to get my license. But then he taught me a very valuable lesson. He pulled me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Offense (A Sign Of End Times)

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Jan 31, 2019

Did you know that one of the signs that we are in the last days is that people are so quickly angered and offended.

Due to today’s political environment many are saying we are living in the last days. A fellow told me he realized we are living in the last days, when Donald Trump was elected and named his motorcade limo “The Beast.” I haven’t told him yet, but it looks like the beast was made and named in 2015 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017

God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

"I Am The Bread Of Life: Offensive Words”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 6, 2024

The radical claim of Jesus is that He is God in flesh whom the Father has sent into the world to provide forgiveness and eternal life. He is the rue manna. There is a chart that reviews the different understandings of the Sacrament adopted from Crossways.

In Jesus Holy Name August 11, 2024 Text: John 6:38,40 Pentecost XII “I AM the bread of Life: Offensive Words” Last Sunday our Gospel reading was from John chapter 6. Today our Gospel reading is from John Chapter 6. I said to myself “How can I preach on the same theme, “Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-56, Colossians 2:14, Matthew 26:26

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin: An Offense Against God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2014

Part two of this series focuses on the book of Jude and the warning we were given about false teachers and sin being in our midst.

Sin: An Offense against God Scriptures: Rev. 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5; Jude Introduction: This morning I want to continue the message I started last week titled “Sin: An Offense against God.” If you recall from last week, I told you that this message originated from several ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin: An Offense Against God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2014

This series examines our developing attitudes towards the acceptance of sin according to the world's interpretation of what sin is.

Sin: An Offense Against God Scriptures: Revelations 13:3-8; 16-18; 20:12-15; 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5 Introduction: This morning I want to address the subject of sin, but not necessarily in the traditional sense. This was the message I had planned to deliver three weeks ago but delayed it until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational