Sermons on Greatest Among You:

Lent: A Ritual Or Preparation

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 22, 2019

Evangelical Congregations do not observe the practice of fasting during Lent. But is there meaning beyond the ritualistic nature of the Lent season? How are you preparing to meet the resurrected Lord of the Easter?

Lent: A Ritual or Preparation? We are part of an evangelical congregation and hence many of us do not observe the Lenten season as done in the mainline churches. But many of you who have grown up , or are used to the ways of the mainline churches will certainly remember the Lenten season. Those of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Miraculous Rescue"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 23, 2004

The greatest thing that I believe a human being can experience is to be in a situation where it seems completely hopeless and doomed, yet God miraculously steps in and rescues you from it...

I. Introduction: In this text we see that Peter has been placed in a seemingly hopeless situation. He has been arrested by Herod and placed in prison, awaiting his trial to take place after the passover. But in the midnight hour, when it seemed all hope was gone, God showed up & showed out, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Really At-Risk? Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on Mar 6, 2008

Faith, like life, requires risk. Sometimes, the greatest risk of all is to do nothing. God wants you to take the risk do His thing, not your thing or nothing.

What’s At-Risk? At-Risk series, Message #3, Discover Church February 3, 2008 I hurt my toe 4 years ago, and –because I didn’t want to pay the money, or stop my running routine, I didn’t do anything about it. Ignored it, hoped it would go away. Well it didn’t, it deteriorated, and I eventually ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Love Like A Child Of A King

Contributed by Tammy Hardwick on Feb 23, 2014

LOVE it is God's GREATEST action but Satan would have you believe it is just a passing emotion. A look into 1 John 3: 11 - 24 and John 13: 1 - 15

1John 3: 11 – 24 READ To Love Like Jesus, what does this even mean? I dont know about you but every I think about how Christ has and does love me I am completely blown away how do I love like that? Sometimes it is hard enough to like a person ... but to love them? I dont know if you have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Vineyard

I Never Knew You Series

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 30, 2004

Is it possible to spend your life in church and your eternity in hell?

I Never Knew You! (Can A Christian Go To Hell?) Imagine, for a moment what it would be like to die and open your eyes in hell. Even more terrifying is if you had spent your life in church, supposedly doing all the right things. "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Ungodliness In You And Me Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

This message deals with what Paul teaches about Church discipline.

Introduction: 1. Willie Nelson once owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole. He pointed out one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s a par 47. I birdied it yesterday.” 9 2. The truth is that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Swim? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2019

This passage in James encourages us away from negative words and towards positive speech which is obviously the fresh water.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES WHERE DO YOU SWIM? JAMES 3:1-12 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION You know, I really hate preaching on things that I need sermons on. It makes me feel more like a hypocrite than I already feel most of the time. As Christians, we have a high bar set by Jesus Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made To Be God's Image

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Sep 26, 2008

God prohibited graven images among the people of Israel because there was no need. Man was meant to be the image.

MADE TO BE GOD’S IMAGE Gen 1:26-27; Exodus 20:4 I. MAN IS UNIQUE 1. Not because he is created 2. Because he alone was created in God’s Image 3. Of all the created order, only man is said to be created in God’s Image 4. He is the “crown” of creation 5. All of creation moves toward the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Greatest Story Ever Told's Opening Act Tweaked To Advance Assorted Agendas

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020

Greatest Story Ever Told's Opening Act Tweaked To Advance Assorted Agendas

In the frantic effort to co-opt all of culture to advance the cause of comprehensive revolution, not even the symbols of the sacred and solemn are immune from being hijacked for the purposes of advancing the agenda. In fact, it is often the only time that otherwise intended for destruction will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Things God Desires

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

God’s greatest desire is for us to give him glory. He disries for you to reveal, recognize and live for his glory. Jesus through his life and death brought glory to the father.

“Three Things God Desires” February 27, 2005 Intro: As we approach the Easter season, a very important question seems to cross the minds of people as they reflect on the story: “Why did God do it?” It is a great question and one that needs to be answered to help us better understand the events of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

May I Help You?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about allowing the Lord to have his way with you.

“May I help you?” That is a familiar greeting when we walk into a store. Anyone who has ever worked in a retail environment knows that question well. When we were in Haiti, we went to an open market to look at some souvenirs. The merchants were most eager to help us with purchasing pottery, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Kind Of Spark Are You?

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 12, 2001

It only takes a SPARK to get a fire going!

INTRO: When I was a teen we use to sing a song around he campfire entitled: "Pass it on". It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around will warm up to it’s glowing. This song was telling us that you can ignite your world as a believer for Christ. This is still true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter - Are You The King Of The Jews?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

As Jesus stands before Pilate there are 4 questions that arise. And as we search for the answers to those questions, I believe we’ll see the love of God at work for you & for me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. This morning I am going to be reading from the 15th chapter of Mark. This is the chapter that deals with the trials of Jesus before Pilate, & then His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-31, Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Truely A Child Of God?

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 24, 2008

An exposition of Romans 8:9-17 about how to examine yourself to see if you are truly a child of God

Title: Are you truly a child of God? Before we came to Belize we owned a screen printing business. In case you don’t know what that is, it is a company that applies images to t-shirts and other textile products. One day a man came to the counter wanting us to print several designs for him. When he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Investing In?

Contributed by Shawn Hamilton on Jun 2, 2009

This sermon is one that is on the difficult subject of giving and investing in God.

Where is Your Investment? Hebrews 11:1-11:16 (Intro) A preacher named Ray Stedman traveled across the country for a week of meetings. The only problem was, his baggage didn’t make it. He needed a couple of suits so he went down to the local thrift shop. When he told the salesman, "I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ