Sermons on Great Opportunities:

The Great Temptations Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

In this message, part 2 in series Episodes, Dave looks closely at Christ's temptations in the desert. As it was for Jesus so it will be for us, so how might these temptations come to us?

The Great Temptations of Christ Episodes, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church September 26, 2010 As it was for Jesus... As it was for Jesus...As it was for Jesus... So it will be for you. Jesus is our model. Our path. Our guide. Our example. Traditionally in the church when we have talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Great Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jun 9, 2022

The Day of the Lord will be the fulfillment of all the prophecies that concern The Day of the Lord, which describe the end of history, when the Lord, with wondrous power, will punish evil and fulfill all His promises.

The phrase, “The Day of the Lord” refers to a special day or a period of time when God’s purposes for the world will be fulfilled. Some scholars even believe the day of the Lord will be longer than a period of time — a period when the Lord will reign throughout the world before He cleanses heaven ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5

There Is A Great Day Coming Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

We will look at how an entire city is going to come to earth. Jerusalem will be the center and what will our future home be like?

No matter who we are, the word home conjures up fond memories for many of us. We may think of a mother, a brother, or grandchild and other loved ones bring us joy. We might think of Christmas, a vacation, or many other things when we reminisce of great things. The warmest feelings inside usually ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Feast

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

One can always improve their position, but can also be demoted

THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT FEAST (Luke 14:1, 7-14) In this Gospel reading, we again find Jesus teaching through a parable – but this time we get two for the price of one. But they both deal with the issue of hospitality. Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

The Parable Of The Great Banquet. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 9, 2019

Excuses Excuses, Invitation to the Great Dinner.

The Parable of the Great Banquet. Excuses Excuses Luke 14: 1-24 In our text, the entire section is centered around a meal table. A prominent Pharisee asked Jesus to eat at his home. A number of things took place at this table, but none of them were very pleasant. All-in-all, it was a most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This So Great Salvation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2019

A warning against rejecting the only means of escape.

THIS SO GREAT SALVATION. Hebrews 2:1-4. Perhaps the Hebrew Christians to whom this letter was first sent were a little inclined to go back to ‘the old religion’. After all, had not they and their fathers ‘received the law by the disposition of angels’ (Acts 7:53); was it not ‘ordained by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Adventure - Lust? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 17, 2018

As we seek to draw closer to Christ, we discover our sinfulness, and ways to overcome them by drawing closer to Christ.

The Great Adventure? The 7 Deadly Sins February 11, 2018 Have you ever asked the question . . . “What's wrong with me?” It's a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. When we blow up at our kids or at our spouse, we wonder - - - what's wrong with me? When we come home from the store with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:8-13, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Great And Mighty Things

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Is your spiritual life kind of dull, dry, and boring? Do you yearn for something more? God wants to show you great and mighty things. He is inviting you. Will you answer the call?

GREAT AND MIGHTY THINGS! The Prophet Jeremiah 1. GOD HAS PLANS FOR YOU! Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not for calamity, to give you a hope and a future * God has plans for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 11, 2019

Jesus is the greatest teacher and prophet that walked the earth. That’s because he is more than a prophet and teacher. He is Creator, Redeemer and Lord.

Christ is great for a number of reasons. He is Great 1. Because of his impact upon the world: Dr James Allan Francis © 1926. Said the following about Jesus: “He was born in an obscure village The child of a peasant woman He grew up in another obscure village Where he worked in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Great King Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 6, 2017

Don't hesitate to submit to Jesus as your King, because He is a righteous, reigning, rescuing and rich King.

Bill Klem was the father of baseball umpires: colorful, judicious, and dignified. He was passionate about the game, which he officiated for 37 years, including 18 world series. He was the first umpire to use arm signals while working behind home plate and became known as “the Old Arbitrator”, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dare We Be Great

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 10, 2019

Hypothetically, if you were in a supermarket and someone asked you, “what does it mean to be great and would that be something you desire of yourself?”

Would you stop to think what it means to be great and why this person would be asking, “me of all people?” Would we have to defer until we got home to check the internet or perhaps dust off our old copy of Webster’s…or would we have an immediate answer? Would our answer be any different if we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:16-24, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 7:28

Denomination: *other

The Great Commission Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

The great commission of the church is to spread the Word of God to reach people with the Good News of Christ.

Prayer- Introduction- We began last week looking at the church of God. I say the church of God because there are churches not asking God for help or following God directions for the church and if you look close at that church, you’ll see that they do not have the anointing and power of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great I Am Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2018

In this sermon in our names of Jesus series, we are looking at the name I AM and what this means when Jesus uses it of Himself when it comes to our relationship with Him, in that He doesn't change and that He will keep His word and promises.

Names of Jesus “The Great I Am” The Name, “I AM” is the most iconic and recognizable name of God, and it is from this name that the name Jehovah or Yahweh comes from. The name Jehovah is used over 6,800 times in the Bible. It is the personal name of the Lord God of Israel. Now, to understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15

Denomination: Foursquare

From Great To Good Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough And The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2020

Christians who want a breakthrough in 2020 need to realize whether they are being led around by their soul (fleshly desires) or by their spirit. They need to realize which way they are flowing in their life! The truth is God knows exactly were they are at!

Series: Breakthrough 2020! Thesis: We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – with in our Spirit’s and with our flesh (soulish realm) – our spirit, our fleshly appetites and mindsets dictate how we respond to life, to stress, to situations and to people. We need to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational