Sermons on Greatest Story Ever Told:

Looking For Diamonds

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

God’s Word is the greatest treasure in the universe. It is the greatest treasure in the universe because it not only supplies our physical needs, it also strengthens us so that we can persevere and achieve victory. Now the questions that remain are: wha

I was reading a magazine the other day and discovered an article that I found quite interesting. The article was about a state park here in the U.S. called “Crater of Diamonds State Park". It turns out that this place was a diamond mine some time ago. But over time the amount of precious ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Messiah And Facing Crisis Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2012

God is our ever-present help in time of need, and prayer is His hot line.

The Messiah and Facing Crisis Text: Matt. 26:36-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: This week I officially started my new business as an Aflac insurance agent. One of the most important things that Aflac programs do is to assist people when they are going through a crisis situation like an accident or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

Isaiah's Call & The Trinity

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 9, 2003

A sermon on the call of Isaiah and an exploration of the greatest mystery of our faith--God the Holy Trinity.

Sermon for Trinity Sunday Yr B, 15/06/2003 Based on Isa. 6:1-8 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today is a rather significant Sunday in the church year. It is the day in which we celebrate God the Holy Trinity; the three persons, yet still only one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Hear Me Lord?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Ever felt discouraged? Ever felt that you wanted to restore a right relationship with the God to sense His presence again? This is how King David felt as he cried out to God for more of Him.

Can you hear me Lord? Psalm 61:1-8 Do you remember the old Verizon commercial? The Verizon man used to say “Can you hear me now? If you are familiar with him and the commercials, you know that he has switched sides- From Verizon to Sprint. His words have become ammunition for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Place Of Safety

Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005

God is our refuge; an ever present help in times of trouble.

OUR PLACE OF SAFETY Sunday, January 23, 2005 - PM Psalms 46:1-7, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Josiah

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008

We must stand in the gap...now more than ever!

Ezekiel 22:23 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24 “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ 25 The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Is About To Happen

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2006

Elijah told his servant to tell Ahab to get down because the rain was coming. Something is about to happen in your life.

“Something is about to Happen” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Kings 18:41-46. “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for [there is] a sound of abundance of rain. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Apostolic

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The story of Joseph, demonstrating that a life with God is full of adventure, challenge, and significance

Summer Day Camp Sunday 2003 Intro: How many of you love a great adventure? My friend Calvin does: (Calvin and Hobbes cartoon) And I do too: (Whitewater rafting pic) But let me tell you this: the Greatest Adventure – better than soaking your dad when he isn’t looking, (though that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Home At Last

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Heaven will be more than any believer could ever imagine.

1- I have seen some incredibly beautiful places. (Israel, the Rockies, Canada - Operative word is incredible - Awed beyond words.) 2- One day I will see this scene for myself! 3- I closed my eyes and imagined what I will think that moment. (What would you be thinking?) The moment I see the New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mt. Everest & The Ethics Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 6, 2006

True stories of Mt. Everest climbers abandoned to die and the Good Samaritan story. Re-thinking compassion, outreach and evangelism.

I. MOUNT EVEREST CLIMBER ABANDONED & LEFT TO DIE REUTERS NEWS (May 25, 2006) Mount Everest pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary said Wednesday he was shocked that dozens of climbers left a British mountaineer to die during their own attempts on the world’s tallest peak. David Sharp, 34, died ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

What've You Got Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2004

The story of the widow and Elisha and the never ending oil.

You have to love stories like this. It was one of those great stories that make you feel good all over. It starts on a bit of a sad note; a widow lady comes to the prophet Elisha and proceeds to tell him her problems. First of all this was not Elijah this was Elisha and Elisha is no more Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Foolishness Of Men” Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #5. The inability to accept Calvary is the biggest mistake mankind can ever make.

I. Introduction A. The foolishness of God -Last time we looked at man’s view of the message of the cross -To those who trust in mankind’s wisdom it is foolishness. -1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-31

Don't Stop On Six!

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Use the story of Jericho to talk about perseverance.

Don’t Stop On Six In my second year of college, I had a good friend of mine who had joined the lightweight crew team. The crew team was the guys who rowed those long skinny boats that look kind of like a cigar with 8 legs. And my friend talked me into joining the crew team. Now, I'd ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilled? Or Frustrated?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 30, 2022

Whether we live a life that is fulfilling or a life that always leaves us frustrated, is dependent upon our obedience to the revealed will of the Lord.

DEUTERONOMY 5:32-33; 6:24-25 FULFILLED? OR FRUSTRATED? “You shall be careful therefore to do as the LORD your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:24-25, Deuteronomy 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003

America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Baptist