Sermons on Larger Than Life:

"God Is Bigger Than Any Terrorist"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2001

What Christians are to do in the face of terrorism

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “GOD IS BIGGER THAN ANY TERRORIST” BY: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church in Newport News, VA As you all know, our world was changed this past week--changed by unbelievable and hideous evil--we have all been affected, we have all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-21

Denomination: *other

You Are Better Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 4, 2007

God plan for you in the Body of Christ

“You are Better Than You Think” May 6, 2007 Jesus was walking the dusty streets of Israel when John the Baptist happened to see Him. Turning to the two men who were his disciples John said, “Look! There is the Lamb of God.” The men, one of them being Andrew, stopped what they were doing and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Holiness

When One Is Better Than A Crowd

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 15, 2012

The church is one body and not many and yet unity is often hindered by such "diseases" as pride, self-sufficiency, ignorance and laziness. To "heal" we need first to die to ourselves and surrender to Christ who will change us.

This week I heard devastating news from a friend of mine who will soon be ordained as a pastor. His son was just diagnosed with cancer. This is a young man, 18 years old, graduating from high school in just a few months and having to now face stage three cancer. It’s heart wrenching – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Fellowship, More Than Pot-Luck

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 28, 2008

This sermon examines the meaning of churh fellowship.

Tonight we are going to share a pot-luck meal. Everyone is asked to bring dishes of their favorite foods. Pot-luck suppers are wonderful. We enjoy the food. We enjoy the laughs. We enjoy the time of sharing with others. These are special times. We tend to refer to them as fellowships. However, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

More Important Than Your Cholesterol Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jul 11, 2001

More important than our health at middle age is our ability to find and use God’s armor now at any age as we prepare to take a stand for God.

We must wear God’s armor to survive life’s battles. I. Truth (14) A. Know and understand B. Practice living in truth C. Seek and Desire God’s words II. Righteousness (14) A. Christ’s righteousness gives boldness B. Our righteousness gives confidence III. The Gospel’s Impact (15) A. Now at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 22, 2016

Proposition: In this passage the apostles tell us "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God? 1. Saturating our lives with His Word 2. Individual and corporate prayer 3. Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 (cf. verses 27 -32); Psalms 150 and John 20:19-31 Theme: Obeying God Proposition: In this passage the disciples make a very poignant statement: "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God - 1. Through meditating and obeying His Word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Nazarene

More Than Mary's Little Lamb

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 18, 2005

Since Jesus is more than the Virgin Mary’s little lamb we will look to him for forgiveness and we will point others to him.

“Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb. Mary had a little lamb his fleece was white as…snow.” Did anyone have trouble finishing that nursery rhyme? Even the youngest ones here know how that rhyme goes. What you probably don’t know, however, is the history of that verse. One source said ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Bigger Than My Fears

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

In the next few moments, I want you to get a glimpse of the greatness of God during times of fear. When I feel a need to panic, there’s the reason for hope. God is an Almighty God.

Good morning to our church family who are joining us online. A special welcome to those of you who are guests joining us as well. Of course, there is no substitute for gathering together in person and I wish I could shake your hand to meet you face to face. The encouragement we receive from one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Than We Ask Or Imagine

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 5, 2009

The term “more than we ask or imagine” means that God can surpass what we ask of Him.

Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” I’ve been meditating on this verse for almost a month now, and since then until today, I am in awe by the vast riches we have in Christ Jesus. Riches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Church Of God

More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008

If you feel overwhelmed, if you feel like there is too much going on, if you feel like you are at the tipping point, where just one more thing could put you in the crazy bin, then perhaps today’s message will speak to you.

Urban Legends #3 [Video] Well, welcome today to all of our campuses. We are in the third week of our study called “Urban Legends.” If I could get a little help from you, my wife, Amy, ready this book, you see. All of her friends read this book, and this book says that eating meat is bad, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:13-14

Denomination: *other

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2020

Evangelical Christianity often struggles with the words of James 2 when he declares things like "faith without works is dead," and "Abraham was justified by works." This sermon reconciles his meaning to that of Paul and demonstrates genuine faith is always expressed in works.

GHOSTS IN A CULTURE'S PAST During my Sophomore year of college at Wartburg College – a Lutheran school in Northeast Iowa, I had the privilege of taking a class which took us to Germany for a month to tour sites associated with the Reformation, as we learned about the history of the movement ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Beatitudes--More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Nov 3, 2001

Jesus’ Beatitudes are a splash of frigid water in the face of the self-righteous, but a cup of refreshing water for God’s forgiven saints who are weary of the ways of the world. (All Saints Day, 2001)

BEATITUDES—MORE THAN SKIN DEEP (Matthew 5:1-12) The Beatitudes are like a splash of ice-cold water in the face of those who are self-satisfied and full of themselves. The Pharisees, for example, were wealthy, successful, powerful, and very religious. They thought the coming of the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Able ...more Than Able

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

God is able to show us the unsearchable riches of God

GOD IS ABLE...MORE THAN ABLE Ephesians 3:14-20 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us in person or online, If you would turn in your bibles to Ephesians 3:14-21, we will be there in just a minute. Signs play a big part in our lives for direction, for instruction, and for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

You Are More Than Your Possessions SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

What you own is not who you are.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, we are called to reflect, to ponder, and to meditate on a question that is as old as humanity itself, yet often overlooked in our fast-paced, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Topics: What Defines You?