Sermons on Greatness Service:

A Great Mother (Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2023

One of the most difficult sermons a pastor has to preach is a “Mother’s Day” sermon.

Why? For the same reason you spend a great deal of time searching through the Hallmark Cards trying to find the perfect card that will begin to convey how deeply you feel about your mother. If that is a strain on us consider the strain that puts on us preachers trying to preach a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

Working together to build the church.

Text: Nehemiah 3 Title: Unity in the Body of Christ I. Unity behind a common cause II. Unity in the midst of diversity III. Unity with humility IV. Unity achieves excellence When I first scanned over chapter 3 here I thought, great, just a laundry list of names. That’s not too exciting. My ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

We Got To Move Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

I’m Mad We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 4 - We Got to Move I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. Did you know there are even unique ways to say you are angry in different parts of our country? If you are from Nevada, you might say "Get one's chin out." In Kentucky, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humility: Lessons From The Master's Feet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet, emphasizing the importance of humility, holiness in service, and following Christ's example.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here, in this moment, because our God, the author of our stories, has drawn us together. We are united by His love, bound by His grace, and driven by His purpose. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Topics: Humility, Service, Holiness

What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness

Contributed by John White on Jul 16, 2018

Jesus tells us how we are to be the salt of the earth.

What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness Matt. 5:13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

We All Know Lazarus

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2025

Meeting Jesus in the Lazarus' of this world.

Luke 16:19-31 “We All Know Lazarus” We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. Maybe he occasionally rattles a few coins in a tin cup, asking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Equipped#7 - Equipped To Care Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2025

We’ve seen how God equips His people with gifts like prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, and leadership. Today we come to the seventh gift: mercy.

EQUIPPED TO CARE: Showing Mercy Introduction Today, we are concluding our visit to God’s Workshop as we see the various tools he is creating to serve in the Kingdom. In the book of Romans is a core theme of accepting and working together with your brothers and sisters, even if there are major ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roles And Responsibilities (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017

A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

Roles And Responsibilities In The Church (Part II) Titus 2:1-8 In the increasingly politically correct society in which we live, there is a push to remove any distinction between the sexes. But there are many differences that cannot be ignored. Consider a few of them: There are differences when ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Words To The Weary

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Serving Christ may be wearisome. We do not always receive an immediate reward but God notices as we persist.

A WORD TO THE WEARY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 6:7 – 10: Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Is The Lord Really King Of Your Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

A young boy faithfully attended Sunday school. He had been taught by the same teacher for a number of years.

She had a way of telling stories, and she would always routinely end her stories by saying, "And the moral of the story is…" Every Sunday she would tell a Bible story and say, “And the moral of the story is…” As the young boy began to grow older, he was promoted to another class. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 20, 2004

We must cling to God even when we cannot find comfort in Him. Sermon idea & title borrowed from Eugene Pansler. Great Sermon, Brother Eugene.

Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks into Comebacks Job 13.15 September 19, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A During the loss of first baby, Kaylea, a well-intentioned deacon named Brother Allen came to the house for a visit. (Scan picture of Kaylea from my ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

"Excuses"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2006

Come, for everything is ready now. And there is no legitimate excuse to refuse.

Dwight L. Moody once preached a sermon from this parable; something I’m going to tell you about at the end of this sermon. His title was “Excuses” and as a sort of salute to the great preacher I’ve given mine the same title. I’ve never seen his sermon so any resemblance in this sermon to his is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Orthodox

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 19, 2004

This is the third parable Jesus told in response to the Pharisees question about His authority in cleansing the Temple.

THE WEDDING BANQUET PARABLE – Matthew 22:1-15 This is the third parable that Jesus told in response to the Pharisees’ question about his authority. The first one of the two sons dealt with Israel’s rejection of God the Father. The parable of the vineyard dealt with the rejection of God the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You're Invited!!!

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The parable of the wedding feast.

You’re Invited!!! Matthew 22:2-14 July 10, 2005 Matthew 22:2 "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. A Heavenly Wedding Celebration  Christ the groom will be united with His bride • The church is the bride of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Invited To Dinner!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2003

This parable sets forth the great truth that the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly "a whosoever" gospel.

YOU’RE INVITED TO DINNER! “Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely.” Luke 14:1 (NKJV) “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, Blessed is he who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist