Sermons on Sermon On Being Great:

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009

This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 20, 2006

This is the opening sermon in a series of stewardship series.... God wants to take us on a great adventure... if we will Trust Him

NU 20:1 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. NU 20:2 Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. 3 They quarreled with Moses and said, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Escape

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 5, 2018

A sermon that looks at escape much of what the world and the flesh throw at us by going backwards and looking at the goodness of God

The Great escape Genesis 1:26-29 New International Version (NIV) 24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds:the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom = Being In Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 16, 2006

a Sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pemtecost Proper 15

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 John 6: 51-58 Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom = Being In Christ John 6:51-58 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh." 52 The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

No More Used To Be’s

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 29, 2023

God is a progressive God, both in thinking and action! And at times in life it may not seem like we have been created in His image and characteristics! However, God both wanted and created us, to be the same way!

No More Used to Be’s Ephesians 2:4–7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Great Was The Fall

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 13, 2021

Based on Genesis 3:1-7 - Sermon parallels the Fall of man & the fall of the WTC towers on 9/11.

“AND GREAT WAS THE FALL” Gen. 3:1-7 FBCF – 9/12/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hurricane Ida brought back memories of Katrina 16 yrs. ago. Many of us remember where we were as we weathered that monster storm – Monticello BC. Other memorable dates: - Space Shuttle Challenger exploded – Jan. 28, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the Christian's role as a missionary in daily life, reflecting Christ's light and fulfilling the Great Commission in their everyday interactions.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this holy ground. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We're not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Every heartbeat, every breath drawn, every step taken has led ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Go, Meet

Sermon On The Joy Of Emmanuel

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 8, 2023

Joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. It signifies feelings of exhilaration, ebullience and gladness.

Henri J. M. Nouwen, a Dutch priest and professor once remarked: “At first sight, joy seems to be connected with being different. When you receive a compliment or win an award, you experience the joy of not being the same as others. You are faster, smarter, more beautiful, and it is that difference ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 17:13, Romans 15:13, James 1:2

Great Grace

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008

This sermon is about the Great Grace that David showed unto Mephibosheth and the Grace that Jesus has shown unto us

Grace was available ~ 2 Sam 9:1-4 David much desired to show mercy or kindness or grace to someone of he house of Saul because of Jonathan 1And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? • David sought to show kindness unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Doer Of The Word

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 5, 2017

Sermon from James 1:19-27 on being a Doer of the Word

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #3 - "Be Doers of the Word" James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Miracle Of Conception

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 20, 2022

Conception is defined as the action of conceiving a child or of one being conceived.

Lailah Gifty Akita, a Ghana-born author once remarked: “Just as a child is conceived in a womb of a woman, miraculously, so is grace freely given by God, in sacred moment of salvation.” Psalm 139:13-16 confirms: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, 1 Samuel 1:20, Psalm 113:9, Deuteronomy 7:14

The Great Adventure PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to embrace their God-given calling with boldness, break boundaries, and believe in the blessings of a life fully lived in Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you once more in this place of worship, where we come together to share in the fellowship of God's love and grace. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation of God's plan and purpose for us. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, Psalm 37:34, John 10:10, 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Living Life, Fullest

God’s "Be’s”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

There are many dangerous things in life we have to be aware of each day.

Some of these things we are constantly being warned about, such as: • Air Pollution • Noise Pollution • Water Pollution • Smoking • Fast foods Most of these dangers come with some warning. But something that can bring DEATH and MISERY to our lives are bees, and we very seldom hear any warnings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Open Door!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 25, 2014

Why did God do that? What was His purpose? And why did He place such an emphasis on the subject of being a "blessing"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A GREAT OPEN DOOR! Genesis 12:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:5 9 A. One day, almost 4,000 years ago, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ