Sermons on Greater Works:

Expectations Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Dave looks at the problems caused in relationships (with humans and with God) by the expectations we bring to them.

Expectations Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 14, 2009 We’re in part 6 tonight of our series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Few Life Lessons Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 6, 2009

19th in a series from Ecclesiastes. A few life lessons for us to apply in the face of the certainty of death.

Over the past two weeks, it seems like we’ve been barraged with a multitude of celebrity deaths – Farrah Fawcett, Karl Malden, Billy Mays, and, of course, Michael Jackson. In a sense, I’m really tired of all the coverage that has been given to the deaths of these people, just because they are well ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009

Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Architecture: God's Roles For Marriage Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#1 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message begins the series by laying out God’s design for marriage. Everything in the home builds upon this foundational truth.

“THE ARCHITECTURE: ROLES IN MARRIAGE” Home Improvement - Week #1 Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:7 INTRODUCTION: {Video Clip: Home Improvement Clip 1 = 2:45} In a lifetime relationship how do two people stay compatible? How do we as live out Wilson’s advice and “build a bridge” or “meet in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Walls: Disciplining Your Child Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#3 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the Biblical concept of instructing and correcting your child.

Home Improvement - Week 3 "THE WALLS: DISCIPLINING YOUR CHILD" EPHESIANS 6:1-4 / HEBREWS 12:4-13 INTRODUCTION: A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle & feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Witness Of John

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 5, 2008

An intro to the gospel of John

John 1 - Intro 2/18/04 This morning we start on a new adventure. We are going to begin a journey through the gospel of John. We are going to look at the life of Jesus, and begin an exploration to find out just what kind of man this Jesus was. And for our guide on this journey, we have the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alcohol - Should A Christian Drink Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 13, 2008

Sermon on what the Bible says about alcohol and whether a Christian should drink

Alcohol – Should a Christian Drink? We are continuing our series entitled, “Too Hot to Handle” and today we are going to be talking about the Hot Topic of Alcohol and the Bible and whether a Christian should Drink. Slide Even as we did last week, we see a wide discrepancy between what some ...read more

Scripture: John 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fiery Commitment

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Feb 29, 2008

This sermon helps Christians to have a commitment that is full of passion for God.

Another new year has arrived. A year someone has said that they’re not going to make as many mistakes as they did last year. A year someone has decided to cut their calorie intake in half, holla if you hear me. A year someone has decided they’re going to make a career change, or perhaps shake ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Basin And Baptism Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 23, 2008

This is the first message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

(adapted from a sermon by Mark Messmore) SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: VARIOUS (Going to start with Ex. 25:1-9) TITLE: “THE BASIN AND BAPTISM” OPEN: A. This morning we start a series based on the preaching theme for this year --“Discover the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Justice Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2019

Kingdom Justice says, don’t retaliate. Specifically, accept insults with patience, judgment with generosity, hardship with grace, and demands with willingness. But in order to do that, you must accept God's grace with humility.

A mother ran into the bedroom when she heard her seven-year-old son scream. She found his two-year-old sister pulling his hair. She gently released the little girl's grip and said comfortingly to the boy, “There, there. She didn't mean it. She doesn't know that hurts.” He nodded his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Your Words

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 17, 2014

The tongue has the power of life and death. We can either crush people's hearts or bring confidence to them. Our words must be put under the subjection of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS Matthew 5: 33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Word On The Word

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus explains the law

A man in Kansas City was severely injured in an explosion. Evangelist Robert L. Sumner tells about him in his book The Wonders of the Word of God. The victim's face was badly disfigured, and he lost his eyesight as well as both hands. He was just a new Christian, and one of his greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

And Then There Was One -- Psalm 73 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

This sermon address the five things that David had to let go in order to know that God was the only One he could truly rely on -- to know that God and only God was in charge of his life.

And Then There Was One Psalm 73:25-26 How many of you have prayed something similar to this: “Lord, I am a sinner. I confess my life is a mess and I ask You, by the blood of Jesus, to wash away my sins. I desire to have you be the Lord and Savior of my life. I no longer want to run my life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Woman At The Well

Contributed by John Salley on Apr 3, 2014

This is a monologue with a following application, envisioning the changed life of the "Woman at the well" after she met Jesus. It stresses forgiveness and our need to joyously share the Gospel every chance we get.

The New Woman t the Well John 4: 1-42 This is a monologue envisioning the changed life of the woman of Sychar who met Jesus by Jacob’s well. It is interesting to note that this Gentile was the first person to bear witness to Jesus as the Messiah. Don’t you just know that she kept ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 18, 2014

The resurrection... the message of the Cross... was vital to the faith of ALL believers and Paul desired to have the fellowship in Corinth understand this...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 18, 2014 Date Preached: April 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: The Importance of the Resurrection Sermon Text: 1 Cor 15:1-23 [NLT] Introduction: What we have learned so far is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist