Sermons on Great Preacher:

Misunderstood Mission Of Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 21, 2023

A message for Leadership about the roles of Pastor, Elder/Senior Citizens in the Church

When I heard the call of God to enter Ministry as a teenager, He asked me to go to a specific Bible School I had never heard of or knew anything about. After finding it, I immediately enrolled. Looking back over my years of continuous education, I learned much, and continue to learn. Still, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Peter 5:1-3, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 13, 2022

Religion is about keeping and maintaining laws and traditions, but Jesus nullifies these rules and regulations in favor of a relationship, and within that relationship all the laws of God are contained and worked out. It is through this relationship that we can get to the heart of God.

Getting To The Heart Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o5NlL02LPU There is a popular phrase that is used when we want to get to the bottom of something, or of our need to get to the most important aspect of something. We say that we need to get to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Mentoring Discipleship – How To Develop Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 12, 2022

This course covers the following: I. THE BASICS AND MOTIVATION FOR MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP II. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP III. THE NATURE OF A DISCIPLE IV. THE PRACTICE OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP

INTRODUCTION – A Life Well Lived I fell in love with Jesus when I was a troubled teenager while attending Topanga Community Church in California. One person stood out among all others, a silver-haired senior saint named Doris Shumate. She was an unassuming, kind, and gentle soul who always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Philippians 3:17, John 3:16, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, Mark 3:13-14, Mark 6:6-13, Luke 5:10, Luke 10:1-20, Colossians 1:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scriptural Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 11, 2023

When are we commanded to baptize. According to Matthew, it is after they are taught. Baptism is an outward sign of the work that has already taken place in our lives by the Lord.

The Great Commission of evangelizing the world was given to the New Testament church. Jesus didn’t say anything that he didn’t mean. Our job is not complete until the convert is baptized. Baptism is not a secondary doctrine to be argued about. I. Baptism Part of Great Commission 1. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

In God's Throne Room Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 22, 2022

A time will come when God will convene his court and pass judgement on the world. Justice will be done. God, in acting justly, will be glorified. Satan’s dominion will be destroyed, and the saints will possess the kingdom. It starts in a court room.

INTRODUCTION Revelation is a difficult book. We can’t deny that. The fact that it’s difficult might put us off reading it. But as well as being difficult, many Christians don’t like Revelation’s message. Among other things, it talks about tribulation and wrath and judgment. Other parts of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Greatest Things

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024

Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23

"Partnership Is God’s Plan”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 9, 2024

God calls His people and His churches to work in partnership to spread the gospel.

Paul had planted the church at Philippi on his 2nd missionary journey (Acts 16:12). The church had ended up being strategic in reaching Macedonia with the gospel. They had sent Paul several financial gifts (Philippians 4:15–18). And when they heard that Paul was in a Roman prison, they sent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 22, 2024

Based on Colossian 1:28-29 - Helps hearers understand the components of personal discipleship.

“THE NECESSITY OF DISCIPLESHIP” Col. 1:28-29 FBCF – 1/21/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1996 – Fulfilled childhood dream of becoming a firefighter. I joined a fire dept. First 90 days – probationary firefighter – Wore an orange vest which identified me as someone who didn’t know anything about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Double Or Nothing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

Ignorance of God’s character and law often renders our loving feelings toward our neighbors empty or misguided.

There used to be a terrific program on PBS called the Religion and Ethics Weekly. They covered everything from Pentecostals to the Pope. I’ve seen programs on Jews and Buddhists and Hindus and Islam. One time they reported on a rise in Hindu fundamentalism. I wasn’t paying as much attention as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Frogs Or Lizards?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 24, 2023

Based on Matthew 28:16-20 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of a "whatever it takes" attitude to reach people for Christ.

“FROGS OR LIZARDS” Matthew 18:16-20 FBCF – 7/23/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – My wife hates frogs & lizards. That’s not a good thing for 2 mischievous 3 yr-old grandsons to know! Question: Are we a “frog” church or a “lizard” church? FBC, B’haven literally was a lizard church! When I was Youth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Answer The Call To Service

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 14, 2022

Every person who steps forward and claims Christ as Lord and Savior agrees to follow His way and His truth.

Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I am glad to be a servant and a Minister of Reconciliation in your kingdom. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who hear your Word and are striving to be doers of the Word. Thank ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Other

The Wrath Of The Lamb

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 31, 2022

Revelation 6

THE WRATH OF THE LAMB (REVELATION 6) A woman asked John Wesley, “Suppose you knew that you were to die tomorrow night at midnight, how would you spend the time until then?” “Why, just as I intend to spend it. I should preach this evening at Gloucester, and again at five tomorrow morning. After ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 27, 2022

This sermon focuses on the Great Commission and the four responses to it.

Good morning. Today, we are continuing our series on discipleship. And as we continue to emphasize that discipleship is ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. By now, you should know that to become a disciple here at Bellevue Christian Church is quite simple. You simply ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 15:5, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian Church

What We Believe About Evangelism And Missions Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jul 14, 2022

Maybe you have a personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus and yet God has not blessed you like He could. One reason for that might be because you have received your orders but you have failed to carry them out.

Famous last words have always been fascinating to me. Some people say words of great profundity and some people don't know what they are saying. Luciano Pavarotti -- one of the greatest opera singers ever in the world -- said "I believe that a life lived for music is an existence spent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission Series

Contributed by William Tindall on Aug 4, 2022

What is our Mission?

Let’s start with some basic questions. We will then break them down and see what the bible says about them. 1. What is the great commission? 2. What does the great commission mean? 3. How do we go and make disciples? Lets start off with what is the great commission? In the book of Mathew chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20