Sermons on Great Provision:

The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33, Acts 4:8-14, Acts 8:35, John 16:33, Acts 5:15-16, Acts 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 18, 2023

We do not hear many sermons from the Book of Lamentations and I am not really sure why.

But I feel that one of the reasons that I do not preach from the Book of Lamentations any more than I do is because the “Weeping Prophet” Jeremiah wrote it. Most folks enjoy spending their time with people who are laughing and having a good time, and we try to AVOID those who are always MOURNING ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023

The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17, Jeremiah 12:1, Acts 17:31, Psalm 7:11, Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 5:43-45, Isaiah 58:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

God, The Great Protector

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 28, 2022

With all that is happening in our personal lives, families, churches, nation and the world at large, everyone needs God as a Shade of Protection to survive these risky, challenging and life-threatening times.

Introduction To protect is to cover or shield from danger or injury. It is to defend a person, place, people or organization or country from attack, hurt, oppression and exploitation. It is to guard someone, something or a place. It is to keep safe. These are all things God specializes in doing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Making Of A Great Leader

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Much of the Book of Genesis deals with the lives of Jacob and Joseph.

God spared Joseph’s life and miraculously made him the governor of Egypt. He was a hero in every sense of the word. He literally saved Egypt from starvation. Pharaoh was grateful for his wisdom and talents, and blessed Joseph with many blessings and privileges. Once they were settled into Goshen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Need For Compassion!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Today I want to preach on something that some seem to think is not that important….BUT IT IS! It affects our life everyday.

I want to preach to you about compassion. We miss compassion when we do not have it and we admire it when we see it. Illus: A pastor wrote, "I was in Time’s Square, in New York, during rush hour. Thousands of people were thronging and pushing at the corner, ready to cross at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We live in a changing world.

Illus: A woman goes to the doctor's and says: • "Doctor, Doctor, you have to help me. Every time I eat I throw-up DIMES!" The doctor tells her to relax, go home, rest with her feet up and come back in a week. • A week later the woman returns and says, "Doctor, Doctor, it's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Kingdom Greatness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023

In the kingdom of God, relationships are more important than positions of authority and prestige. Jesus gives us the pathway to kingdom greatness.

Sermon: The Pathway to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Race Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Oct 8, 2023

I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. What you do on this journey, and how well you run your race will greatly impact your final standing in eternity.

THE GREAT RACE OF FAITH Please open your Bible to Hebrews 12 and 2 Timothy 4:7 as we begin a new series of sermons regarding your journey through life. All of us are on a journey called the great race of life. What you do on this journey, and how well you run your race will greatly impact your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Great Salvation

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 9, 2023

What makes our salvation great?

Our Great Salvation Have you noticed how people carelessly use superlatives? Superlatives are words like excellent, magnificent, WONDERFUL, marvelous, unsurpassed, unequaled, unparalleled, and BEST. For ex., someone may say, for 2022 the Kansas City Chiefs were the BEST NFL team in America ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Parable of the Great Banquet" Luke 14:15-24 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” 16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Isaiah 25:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral For A Great Mom

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2021

Sarah was a mother/grandmother/great grandmother who deeply loved her family. The message focuses on her sacrifice and love... and her faith in Christ.

I’m going to something today that I NEVER do. I’m going to modify a passage of Scripture, and I’m hoping God will forgive me for that because this rendering fits my message this morning. “An excellent (Mother) who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. She does good, and not harm, all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Great Salvation

Contributed by John Newbaker on Mar 6, 2021

We have a great, wonderful, marvelous salvation.

Our Great Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 I want to talk to you today about our Great Salvation V3 refers to salvation as a great salvation. We have a great, wonderful, marvelous salvation. It is great because it was given to us by our GREAT God and Savior. Salvation is of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jochebed, A Great Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Is motherhood all sacrifice and no reward? No, for nothing done in God’s will is without its reward. This just shows us the humor of God, for out of Pharaoh’s treasury is coming the support for the child who will one day set His people free.

Mother had worked hard with her little girl in teaching her a part for a church program. The little girl had gone over it again and again, but when she stood up in front of people her mouth went dry and her mind went blank. She did not know what to say. Her mother sat in the front and tried to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10