Sermons on Greatest:

Whispers In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

The most amazing thing is that Elijah was the greatest of all the prophets and had the most effective ministry and yet, he reaches a point where the burdens and challenges become too much for him

The Wilderness Experience I Kings 19:1-5, 11b-12 Today’s Scripture is about Elijah the Prophet. He ministered from 873 BC to 832 BC in response to actions of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Elijah’s ministry was closely linked to Ahab and Jezebel who was the daughter of the King of Sidon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Gomer

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015

James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Hosea: Cheating On God Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

As Hosea’s wife Gomer cheated on him, Israel cheated on God. But the real message here is how Hosea learned that God’s greatest desire is to love, purify, and restore.

Major News from Minor Prophets Hosea: Cheating on God There are a group of books at the end of the Old Testament commonly known as the Minor Prophets. They are not called that because their messages are unimportant, but because they are shorter in length than the other OT books of prophesy. They ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Great Soul Winner

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 25, 2013

Jesus proves in this passage that He is the Greatest Soul Winner of them all. From witnessing to one woman to a city converted, Jesus has no equal. Let us see why.

John 4:1-26 Introduction: When it comes to soul-winning there is no one who is equal to the care and concern that Jesus shows. In this passage, we can learn some very specific things that Jesus did that will enhance our ability to witness to people. As we study this passage, see ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2013

Mothers are givers by nature, but the greatest gift a mother can give to her children is her faith. This reworking of a similar sermon by Charles Stanley challenges mothers in six key areas.

A Mother’s Greatest Gift Chuck Sligh May 12, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. NOTE: The inspiration for the main points and the basic concepts and some of the illustrations in this sermon was a sermon by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2013

Mothers are givers by nature, but the greatest gift a mother can give to her children is her faith. This reworking of a similar sermon by Charles Stanley challenges mothers in six key areas.

A Mother’s Greatest Gift Chuck Sligh May 12, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. NOTE: The inspiration for the main points and the basic concepts and some of the illustrations in this sermon was a sermon by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

As In The Time Of Jeremiah

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2018

"In the latter half of the sixteenth century, we can see that there was real reform. And out of that Catholic Reformation came the greatest burst of missionary activity since the Benedictine and Franciscan explosions"

Thursday of 3rd Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution When we study or preach on the Scriptures, we always have to keep in mind that there are really two meaning to just about all of it. The first is the meaning that the human writer, inspired by God, had in mind for his time. The second is the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-28, Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

The 12 Apostles: John Son Of Zebedee

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

Here is the mysterious person who leaned on Jesus at the last supper, the only one of the 12 to die a natural death, and who was vouchsafed with the greatest prophetic insight of any person in Scripture.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JOHN SON OF ZEBEDEE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbi Levy was walking home from synagogue one Sabbath when he saw Issy, a leader in his congregation, going into ‘The Chinese Crab’ restaurant. 2. As he looked through the window, Rabbi Levy saw Issy order a plate of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008

This sermon helps us to understand one of the greatest struggles in the life of believer that will enable him to live a victorious Christian life, we have got to learn how to walk in the Spirit.

There once was a man in a state medium security prison who wanted freedom. He came with a fool-proof plan to break out of prison. He was working in the laundry room and had the idea to hide himself in the laundry cart under the clothes as they were taken out of the prison in a truck. After a while ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

When Men Walk With God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 15, 2018

God's greatest desire is relationship with us. In this series we will talk about four men in the Bible who walked with God and see what we can learn from their experiences.

Micah 6:8 ESV - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? INTRODUCTION: • GOD’S GREATEST DESIRE IS RELATIONSHIP WITH US. 1. Angels were created as messengers and warriors 2. Cherubim's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6, Romans 10:8-10, Genesis 6:8-14, Ephesians 2:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"expectation Sunday"

Contributed by John Huyser on May 24, 2023

Our passage appears to be at first mere filling in the middle - sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday.

The passage we just read is sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday. From there, the book of Acts encompasses nearly 30 years of history -- We see everything from transformational preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel the emotion of hopelessness, so that we will look for the ultimate source of hope. I believe that the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest source of hope in the universe.

A. Happy Easter to everyone – I’m so thankful we get to worship the Lord on this Easter Sunday! B. As we get started, I want to share this cartoon – it really tickled me. 1. The cartoon shows Jesus telling the angel that resurrection morning: “I want you to fold up my burial clothes, wait for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7, Ephesians 1:18-20, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Can Limit You!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2020

ONE OF THE GREATEST TOOLS IN THE ENEMY'S TOOL BOX IS FEAR. What triggers fear? Fear hinders God's plan for you. Be honest and recognize fear.

FEAR CAN LIMIT YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *YOUR MIND IS A GARDEN. YOUR THOUGHTS ARE SEEDS. YOU CAN GROW FLOWERS OR YOU CAN GROW WEEDS. ONE DAY DEATH WILL COME FOR ME. WILL I GO WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE AS I REALIZE I HAVE FINISHED MY RACE? WILL I BE THANKFUL WITH A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:26, Luke 21:26, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Disciples Endure Storms Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2021

Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Many of the greatest heroes of the Bible went through sustained storms that challenged their faith.

-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP- DISCIPLES ENDURE STORMS TOGETHER Acts 27:14-36 Introduction Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Death, disease, marriage problems, financial problems, loss of income, disappointment, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Holiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

In verse 13 he urges us to prepare our minds for action. Paul urged us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. The mind is always the greatest battlefield in any age.

Based on I Peter 1:13-16 Peter is the Apostle of hope, and also the Apostle of holiness. In the first half of this chapter his theme was hope. Peter does not leave us perched on the high board of heavenly hope, however, but plunges us immediately into the pool of the practical. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16