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  • Matthew Everhard avatar

    The Great Heist

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Ever timid of preaching about tithing? Don’t be! Malachi 3:6-18 brings a strong word of exhortation to all believers. We ought not to rob God by holding back our giving any more than we would put on a ski mask and rob a bank!

    The Great Heist. By Matthew Everhard. An expository sermon from Malachi 3:12-18 originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church on October 28th and 29th. Every seminary student who wants to be a pastor can tell you that there are two things that we are afraid to preach about. Two biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Becoming Great

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    Explains why Christians should be and how to become great. Expanded outline.

    BECOMING GREAT - Matthew 20:20-28 If you look at this passage, and the passages surrounding it, it is easy to get upset with the disciples, especially with James and John, for their narrow-mindedness, for their inappropriateness, and for their poor timing. In this passage we find Jesus is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,600 views

    The last words of Jesus were for us to go and make disciples.

    The Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20 Introduction: Last words are precious. Whether someone you love is going on a short trip or will be gone for a long time, those last words they speak reverberate in your mind sometimes for years. “I love you.” “Take care of yourself.” “Be good now.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    To those burdened by sin and dispair, Jesus gives an invitation to come unto him and receive his rest.

    The Great Invitation Matt. 11:25-30 (Luke 10:1-24) In Luke chapter 10, Jesus sends out the 70. In Luke 10:17 we see the 70 returning rejoicing. Then in Luke 10:21-24, Jesus praises God. There is a parallel to these last four verses found in Matt. 11:25-30. In Matt. 11:25-26, Jesus praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Temptation Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    To defeat the Giant of temptation, it helps to understand the Devil and his ways.

    Key verse: “Then the devil left him and angels came and attended him” (Matthew 4:11) (Secondary verse James 4:7) INTRODUCTION Temptation is a trap – it can get you into a lot of trouble and see you come undone in an instant. A woman and a man are involved in a car accident. It’s a bad one. Both ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Great Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,495 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 124,784 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Test

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    Are you truely saved? Here is a test to measure how your doing.

    A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man’s wife into his office. The doctor said, “I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Great Faith

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,231 views

    The power of faith

    “Great Faith” Matthew 8 Intro: The story is told about the first time that actress Helen Hayes decided to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for her family. Before serving it, she announced to her husband and son, “Now, I know that this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t any good, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    Jesus is the great Shepherd of the flock because He fulfilled the covenant plan of redemption by offering His eternal blood as the resurrected Lamb of God. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that His sheep would have true peace through the grace of God. Th

    INTRODUCTION - St Patrick’s Day He was a Roman who was taken from his home in Scotland at 16 to be a slave in Ireland and his service was to be a humble Shepherd. Later he would shepherd as at were a whole people and train over 350 Shepherds of God’s flock. I am sure by now you have guessed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    A Great Place To Be

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,405 views

    Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy week of working together on a church ga

    Psalm 84:10 A Great Place To Be Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commish Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,793 views

    MAIN IDEA: The Great Commission is the Church’s marching orders, direction from our Commander in Chief, the center of God’s will for a church’s ministry. The Church is about glorifying God, and one main way to do so is by participating in the Great Com

    Here is the bulletin insert, followed by the sermon (after the ****’s) The Great Commission Dissected The clearest and fullest presentation of the “Great Commission” is found in Matt. 28:19-20. These words were spoken about four weeks after the Resurrection. The 11 Apostles met Jesus in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Colebank II avatar

    A Great Burden

    Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    We may not be called as an evangelist but we are all called to evangelize!

    A Great Burden Romans 9:1-3 Paul was ready willing to give up his relationship with Jesus (his salvation) to see his own brethren get saved. Paul had a great sorrow and continual grief. Paul realized a horror.. He was saved yet his brethren were not!! I. The Burden Luke 10:2 “Therefore said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Harlot

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,313 views

    This will not be a popular message with the apostate religions of the world as this chapter deals with the great harlot.

    THE HARLOT OF REVELATION 17 Revelation 17:1-18 The great religious harlot is about to be destroyed, along with its political and economic counterparts. This and the next chapter show how God judges a system that had its beginnings way before the New Testament Church was even formed. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Will Be Great

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,624 views

    Jesus is great because of Who He is, what He has done, and the Kingdom He rules.

    "He Will Be Great" Luke 1:32 Scripture reading Luke 1:26-32 INTRO.: Tell story of annunciation to Mary. John 1 speaks of the preexistence of Christ and tells us He was with the Father in the beginning and that He was the Word by which the universe was created. We are told the Word became flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ