Sermons on Great Oppotunities:

God! The Great Attention Getter!

Contributed by Tony Britt on Feb 6, 2002

This sermon focuses on how God wants to get our attention in order for us to know Him and use us to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ!

God! The Great Attention Getter! I wonder what it would take to get your attention today? (Do something that really grabs attention)! Good now that I have your attention what will it take keep your attention. Maybe I’ll try juggling while preaching this message. That will definitely keep your ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why God Is So Great

Contributed by Todd Riley on Sep 26, 2002

5 Things that make God a great and amazing God

Islington Baptist Church September 22, 2002 Psalm 8 Scriptures: Hebrews 2, Matt. 21, Gen 1-2 Why God is so great Last week we finished our series in the book of I Thessalonians—which has as its big theme: the return of Jesus Christ. Today we are going back to the O.T to begin a brand new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Great God Is Good

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A message about the goodness of God.

23, June 2002 Dakota Community Church God is Great God is Good Introduction: It is possible to know a lot about somebody without actually knowing them! I have read Don Cherry’s autobiography. Kathy has been researching U2. Information is not the same as intimacy. When info is all we have, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great White Throne Judgement

Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 30, 2002

How terrible will be the fate of those that reject Jesus Christ as their Saviour, for He that would be their Saviour will be their Judge.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT Some years ago a very well known Evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman saw many people get saved through his Ministry. He wanted to know at what age most people came to Jesus so he had a survey. He found that most people get saved between 12 and 16. After a person reaches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

I know of no better place to go for such a discussion than the song How Great Thou Art. Many Songs of worship and praise have been penned, but I know of none more renowned and beloved that this beautiful song.

HOW GREAT THOU ART TEXT: Psalm 8; John 4:23-24 INTRODCUTION: 1 Our topic today is titled, How Great Thou Art. 2 Last week we answered the question, “What is Worship. It is only logical to follow up such a subject with a discussion of the God we worship. 3 I know of no better place to go for such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2-6, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Great White Throne

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 27, 2002

IN A DAY WHEN MEN CLAIM TO HAVE NO FEAR - WHEN THEY STAND BEFORE GOD’S GREAT WHITE THRONE IT WILL BE THE MOST FRIGHTENING DAY OF THEIR LIFE!

TITLE: GOD’S GREAT WHITE THRONE 1/20/02 PM TEXT: REVELATION 20:11 – 15 INTRO: OF ALL THE MESSAGES I COULD HAVE PREACHED TONIGHT, I’D MUCH RATHER PREACHED SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD OF THIS. WHEN I FIRST STARTED PREACHING, I KIND OF ENJOYED PREACHING ON HELL, THOSE WERE THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The "M & M's" Of The Great Comission

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 9, 2002

The Great Commission is often the Great Omission. God did not save us simply to occupy a pew. We have been given marching orders from our Commander-In-Chief.

·“The Great Commission” is often “The Great Omission” ·Our purpose on this Earth is not to build a name for ourselves, amass a fortune, have a large family etc. ·God didn’t leave us here after he saved us to just occupy a pew or drop a dollar in the offering plate once in a while. ·This Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Achan's Great Cover Up

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 29, 2001

Be sure your sins will find you out!

INTRODUCTION A. The Book of Joshua is a Book of Victory 1. It reminds us that Faith is the Victory that overcomes the world 2. Joshua leads God’s People to victory over the enemies in the land B. Jesus Christ is our Joshua (Yahweh is Salvation) 1. When ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nameless Mother With Great Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 24, 2001

A mother who possessed certain qualities that caused Jesus to praise her deep level of faith.

The Nameless Mother With Great Faith Matt 15:21-28 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." 23 Jesus did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Joy Of God's Great Adventure

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 9, 2001

Serving God is an adventure full of JOY

Title: The Joy of God’s Great Adventure Text: Psalms 51:7-15 ETS: Chose whether or not you will serve God ESS: Serving God is an adventure full of JOY OSS: I want my people to experience the JOY of serving God. Introduction: Today you must make choice on which you will serve and whose you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Great Lengths To God's Love

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 21, 2001

shows how God is willing to put to death and bring to life just to strengthen faith

June 24, 2001 1 Kings 17:17-24 17 Some time later the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. He grew worse and worse, and finally stopped breathing. 18 She said to Elijah, “What do you have against me, man of God? Did you come to remind me of my sin and kill my son?” 19 “Give me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Great Is The Lord And Greatly To Be Praised Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS AND GREATNESS

BIG IDEA: PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS AND GREATNESS I. (:1-4) PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS A. Activity of Praise “Praise the Lord!” “Praise the name of the Lord” B. Ministers of Praise “You who stand in the house of the Lord” “In the courts of the house of our God!” C. Description of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have A Great Nation

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” In the preceding verse, God promises to make a “great” nation through the seed of Abraham. The Jewish people do constitute a “great” nation. Though that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Desiring Great Things Greatly

Contributed by Phil Hoover on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: We find much in the actions of Nehemiah that tells us what type of leader he would be in the Kingdom of God.

Introduction: We find much in the actions of Nehemiah that tells us what type of leader he would be in the Kingdom of God. We will see three aspects of his desire to rebuild that will help us in our desire to have effectiveness in the work of the Lord. I. We see the INTENSITY of Nehemiah's desire ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11