Sermons on Great Preacher:

With Great Joy Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 16, 2015

What is the DNA of the true church?

With Great Joy Acts 1:12-14 In the previous passage we learned that the Ascension of Jesus into glory to sit at the right hand of the Father is the central point of Luke and Acts which makes the Ascension the most important event of the two books. We discussed the reasons why. The Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gateway To Greatness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014

A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

"THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Disconnect

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 27, 2013

This message takes a look at Isaiah and how he disconnected ministry from life. God had to get his attention with His presence.

Note: The thougt and basics of this message came from Chris Sustar pastor of High Praises in Anderson,SC. “Title: The Great Disconnect Theme: Help us to avoid the disconnect between Sunday and Monday. Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Risk Of Preaching

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 22, 2001

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-32 "The Risk of Preaching" I am a avid basketball fan of college basketball. I enjoy watching or listening to almost any college basketball game. I enjoy college basketball more than professional football or any other professional sport. I especially am a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-32, Luke 4:13-30, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by William Scott on Dec 22, 2004

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

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Burden

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 19, 2005

We may not be called as an evangelist but we are all called to evangelize!

A Great Burden Romans 9:1-3 Paul was ready willing to give up his relationship with Jesus (his salvation) to see his own brethren get saved. Paul had a great sorrow and continual grief. Paul realized a horror.. He was saved yet his brethren were not!! I. The Burden Luke 10:2 “Therefore said he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Of Greatness

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2012

A biblical description of a mother given through the example of Hannah in 1 Samuel.

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, Title: Mother of Greatness, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/13/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Israel was at a critical time in it’s history. Loosely organized, politically fractured, morally corrupt, and spiritually bankrupt. But God is not done ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness In Serving Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024

1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical presence.

GREATNESS IN SERVING Text: Mark 10:35-45 Introduction 1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

The Minister's List

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2010

What are God's expectations for His man? What are we supposed to do and to be? And what's this?...oh yeah, all God's people are to be ministers like this! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Minister's List 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MinistersList.html Here's a list God gave for ministers -- what is expected of us, physically, mentally, and spiritually. How we should behave and what we should do and not do. Now, before you get too excited to watch me go ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 8, 2010

What is greatness? How do you acheive greatness? Understand what it means to be great and have success based on the example of Christ.

In January 2009 we celebrated a historical day in our country. A nation gathered together to witness the inauguration of the 44th president of these United States, Barack Obama. And whether you voted for him or not, whether you agree with him or not on the issues, we all can applaud the achievement ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great News!

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2010

The birth announcements by the angels 2000 years ago was great news. Like the shepherds we need to get the news, celebrate the news and spread the news.

GREAT NEWS It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reasons That I Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 26, 2020

Some Reasons why I have given my life to Preach the Gospel to the nations for the past 60 years.

Reasons That I Preach the Gospel A Preacher's humor. A man went to see his doctor for advice about being cured of snoring. The doctor asked, "Does your snoring disturb your wife?" The patient replied, "Does it disturb my wife? Why it disturbs the entire ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 24:14

The Great Intercessor Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Apr 1, 2007

The Gospel of John reveals to us candid Portiats of Christ to help Us understand who he is. In this portrait Jesus is Praying just before His betrayal.

Portraits of Christ : The Great Intercessor John 17 Review of Series Prayer Opening Illustration- Moody’s Barroom Meeting D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might attend his Sunday School. He was told that an atheist club met there every ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

True Greatness Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010

"This sermon looks at the minsitry of John in the light of Jesus."

John 3:22- 35 “ True greatness” True greatness for some is thrust upon them (Monarchy) for others its pursued & they make a success in a particular field whether sport entertainment business and so on . You’ve received or the accolades, you have a vast ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Explanation of the Great Commission- not like the others

The Great Commission Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:18-20 Have you ever noticed that as you are about to end a conversation with someone that you will not see for a long time, you end by saying what is most important to you? You use this last opportunity to tell them what is most important and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist