Sermons on The Big Picture:

Reacting With No Heart?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2018

After years in the ministry we can tend to have a hard heart and over look problems? Or we can try to find human solutions to big problems? Jesus can help us help others!

WILL I REACT WITH NO HEART? GO FIGURE? COMPASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Numbers 21:4-8, Mark 6:34-38, John 6:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reasons For Thanksgiving

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

This verse commands believers to give thanks to the Lord, not FOR everything, but IN everything! There is a big difference there! Certainly, we ought to be thankful, not just because we are told to be thankful, but because we have much to be thankful for!

REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:18 This verse commands believers to give thanks to the Lord, not FOR everything, but IN everything! There is a big difference there! Certainly, we ought to be thankful, not just because we are told to be thankful, but because we have much to be thankful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fret Not

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 29, 2022

Are circumstances disastrous? Life is chaotic? Then you need to read Psalm 37, which tells us to "fret not." Don't worry, God says! But the big question is, Why?

We are living in very difficult times right now. Our country is so sharply divided. The wicked schemes of wicked men seem to be prospering. The outcome of the election is still up in the air, and whichever way it goes, a huge group of the population will not accept the outcome. The pandemic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Promises Of God (Christmas Eve) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 24, 2019

Joy is found in believing the Promises of God especially the big 4: 1. God is with Us! 2. God is in Us! 3. God is for Us! 4. God loves Us! 5. God Light guides Us!

Movie Illustration: The Nativity and Bethel God is with us! Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-37, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chapter 1 - Running From God Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 30, 2020

God said to go east, so he goes west. God says to go overland, instead he takes off toward the sea. Sent to the big city, he tries to flee to the end of the world.

Jonah Chapter 1 – Running from God February 2, 2020 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2-6, Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plus Plus Panhandling

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 26, 2021

This message tells the story of the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 - and teaches us how to approach healing today. the big idea is "Healing happens when God speaks and his people obey."

“PLUS, PLUS Panhandling !” Text: Acts 3:1-16 Subject: What do we learn about healing from Acts 3? Complement: we are to obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit Big idea: healing happens when God speaks and his people obey. INTRODUCTION – HAVE YOU EVER TRIED PANHANDLING? Have you ever given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Monsters In Our World”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2021

Spiritual warfare. The casting out of a demon demonstrates the power of Jesus, and He is the Messiah. Includes a story about how an overcoat could not save children from a snow storm, but Jesus is big enough to save us.

In Jesus Holy Name September 12, 2021 Text: Luke 9:14-32 Text: James 2:19 Redeemer “Monsters in our World” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus” and how we must confront evil in our world. We have arrived at chapter 9 in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Luke 9:14-32

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Beginning God...and...in The End, God. A New Year Message

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2021

Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM?

January 3, 2021 Sermon Notes: Scripture Reading 1 John 5:1-5 (vs 4) Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM? Proverbs 3:5-6. Trusting in the LORD, not ourselves. Start ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, 1 John 5:4, Colossians 1:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:33, Romans 10:17, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Men At A Communion Table Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. Let's take a look at 4 men in particular who played a big part.

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. First table a prophecy: a memorial. First table that looked to Calvary. The table today looks backward to the same cross. The most solemn and sacred place on earth without ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 14, 2008

They say timing is everything. With God, it is also perfect, as demonstrated in Daniel’s vision.

God’s Perfect Timing Griffith Baptist Church – 3/16/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 2:19-49 The Introduction Cathy Mullikin’s bird is cooked, and her calendar is toast. Mullikin had her Thanksgiving turkey dinner already cooked on Thursday, “and my friends and family are coming on the 28th and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-49

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Provision

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 4, 2007

Somebody once said that "no persons education is complete if they do not know the Bible". The purpose of this sermon is to examine the supernatural nature of the Bible and ignite in our hearts a desire to search the many hidden truths buried in it.

Divine Provision- proceeding directly from God. Talk about the Bible- God’s divine provision for man. As look at- supernatural nature of this book- hope will ignite a desire to search out hidden truths- Pr 25:2. Pray … Open Your Word to us and open us to Your Word. Chuck Missler Important to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:2

Denomination: Charismatic

I Have Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus prays for his believers

Show video of John 17 John 17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"finding Our Way Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. As a result, God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

"Finding Our Way Home" Luke 15:11-20 While living in Kentucky a good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Destiny - Part Five

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

What we forget is that each of us are an integral part of His plan. Someday we will realize that there is a lot more to this plan than we see and understand.

Part Five You Are Who You Are We should know tonight that we have much to be thankful for. We have a purpose in the Lord that we often take for granted. We are easily distracted from what He has for us. God is sovereign in everything He does. This is easy to see when we consider the heavens and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God