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  • RJ Davis avatar

    Kingdom Greatness

    Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 9,271 views

    What is greatness? How do you acheive greatness? Understand what it means to be great and have success based on the example of Christ.

    In January 2009 we celebrated a historical day in our country. A nation gathered together to witness the inauguration of the 44th president of these United States, Barack Obama. And whether you voted for him or not, whether you agree with him or not on the issues, we all can applaud the achievement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Requirement

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    Now the two things which anger God the most is the worship of other gods by God’s people and injustice and our lack of response to it. Our Scripture today is about anger regarding injustice.

    The Great Requirement Nehemiah 5:1-13 If you want to learn what a person is really like, ask three questions: What makes them laugh? What makes them weep? What makes them angry? It’s the last of these questions which catch us off guard as Christians. One of the calls to the Christian life is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 17, 2009
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    This message considers the message, meaning and motive of New Testament evangelism

    I. THE GREAT COMMISSION 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Poised For Greatness

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009
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     | 9,451 views

    How can we be poised for greatness...remain in the Potter’s hand.

    05/18/08 Poised for Greatness… Jer 18:1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Exchange Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,483 views

    How would you sell your soul? It may be easier than you think!

    The Great Exchange Mark 8:31-38 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law,and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Great Changes

    Contributed by William Beard on Feb 27, 2010
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    Funeral Message for a Christian. (99 years old)

    Memorial Service For Mrs. Louise Mills (A 99 year old Christian Lady) February 25, 2010 MESSAGE: Great Changes! We have gathered here today to remember and to celebrate the life of Louise Mills. Louise was the oldest member of Berryhill Baptist Church and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Reunion Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,126 views

    The object lesson of the two sticks pictures the great reunion that will take place at the return of Jesus.

    I’ve never been a big fan of reunions. Somehow the idea of getting together with a bunch of people you haven’t seen or even talked to in years so that you can all try to impress each other just isn’t something that I look forward to. And as I get older, the thought of taking part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Greatness

    Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2010
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     | 19,373 views

    Greatness in the eyes of the world is not the same as greatness in the eyes of God. What does it take to be great in God's eyes?

    The Road to Greatness Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By Pastor James May How does the world judge a man to be great? Often men are declared to be great if they have the ability to influence heads of state or leaders in society as Statesmen. These are often found as Leaders of Nations, peacekeepers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatness Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 5, 2010
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     | 27,651 views

    We all stand rightly "struck with astonishment" at the greatness of God!

    The Greatness of God! Luke 9:28-43a Introduction Are you extremely proud of your lifetime accomplishments? I have known the lure of pride in the accomplishments of my life; perhaps you have as well. It was on November 21 of 1877 that Thomas Edison announced to the world that he had invented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Great Reversal Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 30, 2009
     | 7,384 views

    Amos shows that the "Day of the Lord" will be a great reversal for those who expect to be immune to God’s judgment.

    Let me ask you a question: How many of you here this morning would like to win the lottery? Sounds good doesn’t it? Just go into the Circle K, buy a ticket, watch the drawing on TV and see all your numbers drawn and then all your problems are gone. Couldn’t get much better, right? That’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Greatness

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    A sermon for Pentecost 16B/Proper 20 preached September 20th, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It talks about greatness in the Kingdom of God vs. greatness in the eyes of the world.

    I’d like for you to imagine the following scene, and tell me what you think about it. You’ve just been told by a doctor that you have an incurable disease. This disease is fatal. You know you have a short time until you die. The doctor describes in detail how the disease will progress and rob you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Imitating Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    We can be like Jesus if we live in close fellowship with Him. Here are some areas that will help us be more like Jesus.

    Imitating Greatness Ephesians 5:1-20 Intro: One awesome thing about living your life for God is that He never asks you to do anything that you could not do with His help. He will definitely ask you to do things you could never do on your own, but we need to remember that the same one who calls us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Way To Greatness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,461 views

    Greatness is not determined by status. It is determined by service. So if you want to be truly great then follow the least, be the least, and serve the least

    Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, There’d be brighter night lights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Great In Mercy

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Troublemaker

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,709 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist