Sermons on Greatness:

The Great Catch Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007

The fourth sermon in the Lenten Series "The Signs of John." In this sermon we look at the fishing trip the disciples took after the resurrection and focus on how Peter’s reaction illustrates the change in his and Jesus’ relationship.

Large Catch of Fish I. Introduction A. I’d like to start out this evening with a passage from another Gospel that recalls a similar incident between the disciples and Jesus B. Luke 5:1-8 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Greatness With God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 21, 2007

four steps in the life of Abraham that caused him to walk in spiritual greatness

Intro: my final yearbook average in bowling has been 223 for the last 3 years. Very often people will ask me to help them raise their average. Over the years I have learned one thing, most people want to be great, but very few will pay the price for greatness. When I started bowling back in 1978, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

When we come to christ he offers us the ability to exchange an old way of life for a new way of life.

The great exchange Matthew 16:21 - 28 (NIV) 1. Ask to turn to the scripture. 2. Set the Stage: The scene starts out with Jesus and his disciples coming into Caesarea Philippi a. Jesus was asking His disciples whom do the people think the son of man is? b. They answer “some say John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Oh To Be Great Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire to be great. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

("Invincible" – Movie Clip from ScreenVue featuring the Philadelphia Eagles open try-out) Oh, to be great! Each and every morning, before the sun comes up, grown men punish their out of shape bodies on the basketball court at the YMCA in an effort to live out a dream of greatness. How many men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008

Do you long for Christ’s return? John was given a glimpse of the glorious Christ. Seeing Christ through Revelation helps us to appreciate Him more and see our lives in the light of the hope we have in Him.

[I’ve taken some of the thoughts in this sermon from Anne Graham Lotz’s The Vision of His Glory.] The second coming of Christ does not always conjure up the same emotions. • If you are to narrow down your emotions regarding the return of Christ to one word, what would that be? • Discomfort, Fear, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Created For Greatness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 22, 2008

The Lord created you for His glory. We bring His glory as we 1. Become committed. 2. Become involved. 3. Become surrendered to Him

“Created for Greatness” January 27, 2008 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Great Invitation

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007

Examines the reasons why people should seek the Lord.

Isaiah 55:6-55:7 THE GREAT INVITATION It was a cold, winter day. A carcass, on an ice floe, floated slowly down the Niagra River. An Eagle, flying overhead, spied the easy prey below, and descended upon it. He began to eat. As he did, the water of the river began slowly pushing the flow toward ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Banquet

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of the slavation God has offered us; it’s benefits, and the responsibilities of those who are His disciples.

THE GREAT BANQUET - Read Luke 14:15-24 As we look at this passage of Scripture, we notice Jesus telling a parable about a man who prepared a large banquet. I mean, this man pulled out all the stops. He fixed things up nice. He had the caterers prepare the meal. His servants decorated the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008

Matthew used the Great commission to emphasize the authority, priority, and the assurance behind Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

May 18, 2008 Trinity Sunday/First Sunday after Pentecost [White] All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 28:16-20). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. On May 2, 2008 the USS North Carolina was commissioned by the US Navy. The 337 foot long submarine has a crew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Great In Mercy

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jun 24, 2008

God is slow to anger and great in mercy. Some believe that they are deserving of His love but when it comes down to it, we are far from deserving.

Psalm 145:8 – 14 reads, “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works. All Your works shall praise You, O Lord, And Your saints shall bless you. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Troublemaker

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the problems we have with our tongue.

THE GREAT TROUBLEMAKER James 3:1-2 INTRO: If this message is preached on Sunday night, announce that morning that you are going to expose the greatest troublemaker in the church that night. Probably the greatest offender of our body is the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Great Awakening

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008

I believe that the God who has brought Great Awakenings in the past will bring Great Awakenings in the future if His people understand 3 things: • What prevents a Great Awakening • What precedes a Great Awakening • What is the produced by a Great Awak

In September 1857, in New York City, Jeremiah Lanphier, a 48-year old businessman began passing out handbills that read: "A day Prayer-Meeting is held every Wednesday from 12 to 1 o’clock in the ... North Dutch Church! Only one man showed up for the beginning of the meeting -- Lanphier! At ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006

Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2006

This message was written as part of a mission emphasis series. It fits well into a purpose of the church series also. It depicts that the Church is to be on mission for and with Jesus because of who He is and because of what He does.

Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION Revelation 5:9-14 Circumstances have provided lengthy opportunities to deepen my thinking about death. If I knew my time to go on to Heaven was near through illness or indication of age, what statement would I leave with those I loved most? What challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For Greatness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 30, 2007

What made David a great king was not his resources or his relatives but his relationship with God this is the first in a eight part series on the life of David

INTRODUCTION, We are a country of superlatives – have you ever noticed how many things we think are great? We talk of the greatest sporting event or the greatest team We speak of great actors or great performances Muhammad Ali once pronounced he was the greatest! To be honest like beauty – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ