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  • Jimmy Giffin avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Great Light

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    Friends has God been dealing with you in a gentle way trying to lovingly get you to return to His light yet you resist? Have you heard message after message from preachers trying to convince you to step out of the darkness yet you continue to stay put.

    A Great Light As we near the Christmas season I want to continue with the theme of light. A few weeks ago I talked about the star that shone over Bethlehem and the wise men that followed the sign in the heavens. We talked about the signs that exist today in the night sky and about Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Counselor Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    Discover the benefits that Jesus offers when we allow him to be our divine counselor.

    There are four weeks between now and Christmas. During these four weeks I am going to be using one verse of scripture to guide our thoughts. The verse is Is. 9:6. Look at the verse. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Miracle

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    This is a message that shows the importance of the birth of John the Baptist.

    “A GREAT MIRACLE THAT PREFACED THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF THEM ALL” TEXT: Luke 1:1-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The writer of the third Gospel is writing something that would normally not be believed. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatness Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,425 views

    Do you long for Christ’s return? John was given a glimpse of the glorious Christ. Seeing Christ through Revelation helps us to appreciate Him more and see our lives in the light of the hope we have in Him.

    [I’ve taken some of the thoughts in this sermon from Anne Graham Lotz’s The Vision of His Glory.] The second coming of Christ does not always conjure up the same emotions. • If you are to narrow down your emotions regarding the return of Christ to one word, what would that be? • Discomfort, Fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,571 views

    This is an evangelistic message that shows God’s invitation to man is to all people. No matter the sin, God can provide forgiveness.

    The Great Invitation Isaiah 1.18 (Isa 1:18) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. In this first chapter of Isaiah, the prophet reveals God’s case against Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,567 views

    This is a sermons that sets out a three fold purpose for the church.

    This is the purpose of the Church summed up in a few brief verses. Let’s take a look at what is taking place in this passage. First we see that the eleven disciples did what Jesus had said by going to where He had told them. Then when they encountered Him there they worshipped Him. But some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Faith

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    The power of faith

    “Great Faith” Matthew 8 Intro: The story is told about the first time that actress Helen Hayes decided to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for her family. Before serving it, she announced to her husband and son, “Now, I know that this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t any good, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    When we come to christ he offers us the ability to exchange an old way of life for a new way of life.

    The great exchange Matthew 16:21 - 28 (NIV) 1. Ask to turn to the scripture. 2. Set the Stage: The scene starts out with Jesus and his disciples coming into Caesarea Philippi a. Jesus was asking His disciples whom do the people think the son of man is? b. They answer “some say John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Steps To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,839 views

    God’s blessings come as we obey Him, based on Ephesians 3

    STEPS TO GREATNESS Ephesians 3:1-12 Ken Ritz Eph 3:1-13 NLT I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ Jesus because of my preaching to you Gentiles. 2 As you already know, God has given me this special ministry of announcing his favor to you Gentiles. 3 As I briefly mentioned earlier in this letter, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Outdoors

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,727 views

    A funeral sermon that I performed for my great-grandfather’s funeral.

    Sean Smuts The Great Outdoors My Grandpa Ray and I would often go for walks when I was younger. We would notice the seasons change and often he would give me what was great insight and advice. You see, as the leaves change color in the days of Autumn and slowly fall to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Great Light

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    The message of Christmas is: 1. God is the sovereign ruler of the world. 2. Evil cannot win. 3. The world is coming to a wonderful conclusion.

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, each year displays a twenty-foot blue spruce Christmas tree covered with angels, with a beautiful eighteenth century Neapolitan nativity scene underneath. In many ways it is a very familiar scene. There are shepherds who have been jarred awake by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Scott avatar

    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by William Scott on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    Christmas is God’s Great Commission!

    THE GREAT COMMISSION Text: Gal 4.4 Intro.: 1. The birth of Jesus is a well-spring of great joy to the world. 2. We associate w/ His death, sorrow & regret, but from His birth, joy. 3. The 1st Christmas carol of the angels was a joyful event expressing the gladness of God’s heart. 4. The stars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Becoming Great

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    Explains why Christians should be and how to become great. Expanded outline.

    BECOMING GREAT - Matthew 20:20-28 If you look at this passage, and the passages surrounding it, it is easy to get upset with the disciples, especially with James and John, for their narrow-mindedness, for their inappropriateness, and for their poor timing. In this passage we find Jesus is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,499 views

    The last words of Jesus were for us to go and make disciples.

    The Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20 Introduction: Last words are precious. Whether someone you love is going on a short trip or will be gone for a long time, those last words they speak reverberate in your mind sometimes for years. “I love you.” “Take care of yourself.” “Be good now.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ