Sermons on Great Society:

God, Government And You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2010

To borrow from Andy Stanley, "It’s not about ’what,’ it’s all about ’who.’

God, Government and You Romans 13:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 1/3/10 After an exceptionally long and boring sermon, the congregation filed out of the church not saying a word to the pastor. After a while a man came up to him and said, “Pastor, that sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Save Us? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2022

He loves us, even though He has been injured in the loving.

Christmas 2022 Why did God save us, anyway? In the beginning, He created man and woman as the summit of His work of bringing everything into being out of nothing. Unlike the false gods of Greece and Palestine, the true God does not need us at all. He is Being itself, and continuously creates and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Titus 3:4-7, Isaiah 62:11-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Making Of A Great Nation

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 4, 2010

This message seeks to call us to the understanding of and the reponsibility for making & keeping this nation GREAT!

The Making of a Great Nation Proverbs 14:34-35 * I ran across this editorial written a few years ago by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian television commentator. The following text was printed in our nation’s Congressional Record: “This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

If you want to go up in life you must first come down.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Least Shall Be Great Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

God cares for the least and uses his power to bless the least, make the least into great to the astonishment of many. Whoever humbles will be exalted.

Isaiah 60:22 “Little one became a great” Text: “A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time” Greetings: Greetings to you on this pleasant hour. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction to the theme: Prophet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:22

Denomination: Methodist

The World System's Utopian Fantasies & The Resistance Awaiting A Better World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

One may browse through a hundred news articles a day or reflect on the situations facing humanity with great trembling. And one may reflect back upon history to consider how history repeats itself.

I'd like to arrange several elements which we'll reference during this reflection. We'll be referencing sources including Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, the novels 1984 and Animal Farm by Orwell, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, an obscure Walt Disney film from 1979 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

An Intimate Household Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 25, 2017

Does today's church practise the type of fellowship we see in the NT? Do we show concern for one another, or are we simply groups of anonymous worshippers. We'll look at factors in society tempting us to be self-centred, so foreign to Christ’s teachings.

AN INTIMATE HOUSEHOLD - PART 2 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION A. IN THE FIRST MESSAGE IN THIS SERIES: 1) We looked at whether churches today practise the type of fellowship we see in the Church of the NT 2) We asked questions as to whether today’s churches: * Are communities of believers expressing a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal

He Is The Great Physician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5:21-43

Mark 5:21-43 He Is The Great Physician “21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Not So Great Escape Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005

This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Is Thy Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2007

Did you hear Jesus call her a dog? A helpful examination of a difficult passage - 1. The Agonizing Mother 2. The Amazing Master 3. The Appealing Miracle - Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

Great is Thy Faith Matthew 15:21-28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatFaith.html Of all the verses in the Bible, I think v. 21 is close to the top of my list: Matthew 15:21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. Why? You may ask. Because it’s the first time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Great Dad

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2015

Looking at the three areas that God Word teaches about fathers: 1. Faithful Instruction, 2. A Father's Love, 3. The Godly Example of a Father.

THE MAKING OF A GREAT DAD Eph. 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ryan Carlson, 16-year-old, was out with friends one night at 8 p.m. when suddenly he realized it was Father's Day and he had neglected to buy a card for dad. 2. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And The Great Reversal Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2026

This story garners a lot of attention for its insights into eternal punishment, but its main point has to do with the Great Reversal.

THE GREAT REVERSAL: Success and prosperity in this life is not an indicator of our eternal situation. - Luke 16:19-31. - Matthew 19:23-26; Luke 13:30. - Often times with this story the focus is set on the reality of hell and the punishment that is there. That is certainly in this story and I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling The Great Commission

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 16, 2016

Missions and outreach has both an internal and external component. This sermon will explain the manner in which one is to GO into all nations and fulfill the Great Commission.

MISSIONS AND OUTREACH Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 ***** Please rate this sermon ******* Missions and outreach to have both an internal and external component. Since not everyone who says Lord, Lord is saved (Matthew 7:21), internally we need to preach to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist