Sermons on The Big Picture:

How Jesus' Concern For Details Did Not Distract Him From His Main Goals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ min

It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ ministry balanced the macroscopic with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - Genesis 20:1-18 - Lie Like The Devil? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 17, 2010

To me the real star in this soap opera scenario in Genesis 20 is not the beautiful 90 year old heroine. It’s not the big business tycoon with a LYING PROBLEM. It’s the UNDER-DOG who gets caught up in a life and death struggle by mistake.

Part 3 - Genesis 20:1-18 – LIE LIKE THE DEVIL OR…? She is 90 years old, BEAUTIFUL. SARAH catches your attention. The perfect Hollywood star, aging gracefully and looking years younger without the use of LIPOSUCTION, HAIR COLOURING, BREAST IMPLANTS, FACELIFTS and all the rest, Sarah doesn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Look At Life?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

How do you look at life? Some people see life as one big party. They live for the weekends and sometimes even start their party before the weekend begins. And then there is the way that Jesus sees life. And He tells us in Deuteronomy that the way He sees

How Do You Look at Life? Deuteronomy 6:20-25 Introduction: How do you look at life? Some people see life as one big party. They live for the weekends and sometimes even start their party before the weekend begins. Some people see life as work, work, and more work. They get up early to start ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Church Bad? Frog In The Kettle Sardis Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

If we continue to OVERCOME and stay out of the Devil’s POTS and KETTLES we will be rewarded BIG TIME! And even if we die at Satan’s hands, Jesus’ hands will not only welcome us, but give us a crown to wear for eternity.

“What Makes a Church Bad? Rev 3:1-6 FROG IN A KETTLE SARDIS This method is SLOW “Often, good works is the bridge over which good news runs.” Here are five commitments that make not just a good church, but moves it to being great for God: before I do, why don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

When God Turned A Politician Into A Cow

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2019

Nebuchadnezzar's pride got too big. He received a dream of warning from God. Not repenting, he had the insanity of boanthropy, ate grass, went on all fours. God had mercy and he was converted. A good look at the dangers of pride.

WHEN GOD TURNED A POLITICIAN INTO A COW Dan. 4:4-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SCRIPTURE-QUOTING SHOP KEEPER 1. The owner of an all-in-one store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around and listen to see what verse he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:4-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Prays For Us Luke 22:31-34 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 22, 2014

Peter denied Jesus three times in one night Yet Jesus prayed for him. What about you? What is your big failure? Do you feel like it is the end? IT IS NOT. For God our ends are His beginning. Jesus is praying for us.

Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned, strengthen your brethren.” 33 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: *other

The Fear Of The Lord Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2013

We all have a big decision to make - whether to trust in Yahweh through His Son Jesus or not. The decision is important - vitally important. So what are the consequences? And what about true evil and those who are innocent victims. What happens to them?

This psalm is known as an imprecatory psalm. David wrote it as he cries out to God for justice. We need to remember that it isn’t just petty personal grudges that are moving David, but God’s hatred over injustice and sin. It also announces the results of rebellion against ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"the Widow's Might" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

Now there is a big connection I want you to understand today…and that is the connection between GIVING Jesus also made a connection between GIVING and FORGIVING in John 3:16. Throughout the remainder of this message this is the question I want to ask you to think about…

HEARTBEATS “The Widow’s Might” Mark 12: 41-44 Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he would drown. But as he begins to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Merry Incarnation!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 21, 2020

This sermon challenges us to incarnate the gospel; the big idea is "The Word became flesh - and now flesh must become the word." Instead of saying "Merry Christmas" - to fellow Christians lets say, "Merry Incarnation"!

Title: “Merry Incarnation” Text: John 1:1-14 Idea: The Word Became Flesh And Now Flesh Becomes The Word. Purpose/problem to solve; ...that people really get the concept of incarnation (1) of God (2) of us. Introduction - Virtual Christmas fails to compare with in-the-flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Blind Dogs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 9, 2022

A blind watchman is good for nothing I don’t care how good they preach, how big their church is, how many books they write, or how popular they are if they are covering their eyes and making themselves blind to sin then God will require the lost blood on their hands.

Beware of Blind Dogs By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: My wife and I have a little Chitsu named Allie. Allie is 12 years old now and that is 94 in dog years. She is blind in one eye and can’t hardly see out of the other. When we take her out in the backyard we literally can be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:9-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Be A Copycat Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

What are the most tried and true teach methods? Imitation! Paul is a big advocate, if this passage is any indication. Let's use some children's games to help us learn how to live like Jesus--and cope with the consequences.

I. Introduction A. One of the more precious—and frustrating—parts of homeschooling (or educating young children in general) is teaching them how to write. Letter-forming does not come naturally to most of us, and it certainly doesn’t come by hearing a lecture on it. A child must see letters ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Discovering Your "Why” In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2024

The will of the Father wasn’t an optional thing for Jesus; it was an essential thing. It wasn’t a cul-de-sac, but it was His main thoroughfare. Just as you were to finish a big porterhouse steak, Jesus is satisfied by doing the Father’s will. It was His source of life.

Have you discovered your purpose? Do you know your “why”? Many American Christians fall into the trap that exists only to make money or to be happy. Do you know why God has placed you here on earth? Do you know your “why”? Invitation At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Far And Close Look At The Baby In The Manger

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2020

John shows us the Word made flesh to live and die for us.

12.25.2020 John 1:1-5, 9-14 When the first Star Wars movie came out, it was rather unique in that it started with a scrolling dialogue describing what had happened prior to the movie, so you’d at least have some clue as to what was going on and be able to follow along better. The same thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013

Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 10, 2005

Abraham was tested to offer up his son Isaac, as a burnt offering before God. However, Abraham knew God would provide Himself a lamb. This great provision was a picture of the ’Lamb that was slain before the foundation of the world’ When God offered up Hi

I. God Prepared the Place (v1-4) ’When God made Calvary it was more than a hill’ Just as God had planned the place to test Abraham’s obedience--God planned from the portals of eternity the place the Lord Jesus would suffer, bleed, and die for all of humanity. II. God Planned the Preparations ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist