Sermons on The Big Picture:

Clanging Pots Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

A series of 3 sermons from 1 Cor 13

Childrens sermon - clanging pot, glasses w/ water ILL >>>In her book, Living with Love, Josephine Robertson tells a story. "In 1883, a youthful clergyman, the Rev. Joe Roberts, arrived by stagecoach in a blizzard to minister to the Indians of Wyoming. This great, wild area had been assigned to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery? Y'all Come Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

Objective Justification, Jews/Gentiles

The Mystery? Y’all Come Epiphany Eph. 3:1-12 † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace and mercy, in this new year, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Left in the Dark? As Kay gets hopefully closer and closer to the point where William will be born, I find myself thinking about what his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life That Stands Through A Storm

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

This is a message based on Jesus' parable of the Wise and foolish Builders. Anything less than Jesus Christ, and the word of God to build our lives on will fail us.

*THE LIFE THAT STANDS THROUGH A STORM* Matthew 7:24-27 Dorn Ridge & York Manor February 26, 2012 (Perhaps a quarter of this message originated with another contributor.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus was the great illustrator, and one of the places this is clearly seen are in His parables. A.) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nemesis Of An Awakening - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2013

This series of messages was part of the preparation for our SAW (Spiritual Awakening Weekend). May it be used by others.

The Nemesis of an Awakening Aiming At an Awakening - #4 of 12 Jerry Watts Acts 4:31-5:10 * My heart’s desire is to see God show up and show out during the next month. I pray that He will draw us so close to Him that we look like Him. Wayne Watson wrote these words, “One day Jesus will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 9, 2008

I ask you, who is in control of your mind? I will proof to you through this teaching, that it is either “The desire of the flesh” or the “Desire of the Spirit”.

This maybe one of my most important sermons in this series as we begin to understand the battle that there is for the mind! I ask you, who is in control of your mind? I will proof to you through this teaching, that it is either “The desire of the flesh” or the “Desire of the Spirit”. Luke 12:29 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fading Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010

The light we have in Christ is a fading light; we are not assured that history as we know it will remain, and it may be nearing its end. Feel the urgency of following and using that light while we can.

A foursome on a golf course, in the late afternoon. It's getting late, and the sun is beginning to go down. Harder and harder to see the flags in the distance, more difficult to tell just where the fairway leaves off and the rough begins. They have two choices: either they can decide to call it a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Prayer 2 - Provision Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2010

Part of prayer is thanking God for providing for our needs physically, emotionally and spiritually.

THE LORD’S PRAYER - PROVISION A college student walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: "My dearest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Psalm 51: Prayer For Pardon Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

David’s Pattern of Forgiveness: Realize our error; Repent of our actions; Request forgiveness and restoration of favor; Rejoice and give thanks.

Psalm 51: Prayer for Pardon Selected Palms 12/07/08 AM Text: Psalm 51:1-19 Introduction Some of you may have recently received by way of email a picture from Marie Adams. It seems they have experienced the first dusting of snow at their new home in Arkansas. Now growing up in Tucson I only saw snow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2009

Pretty much everyone under the right circumstances prays. The key question is are you praying to the right person in a way that they will hear you and respond? Learn some important key ingredients to powerful prayer.

Last time we talked about not condemning people—because we don’t know their eternal state, nor are we qualified to make a decision about someone’s position with God. We talked about how God is the only one qualified to know the heart, and He is capable of making a fair and just decision. A lot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marching Orders

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 4, 2020

A sermon on the Great Commission to challenge believers to be obedient to the "marching orders" Jesus gave.

“MARCHING ORDERS” Matt. 28:16-20 FBCF – 5/3/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to get your marching orders? It means that you’ve gotten some instructions from someone who is in authority over you, & those instructions tell you that it’s time to move out, to go to work, that there’s a job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason To Cheer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Advent message as Jesus came into the city of Jerusalem to the cheers and jeers of the crowd.

The reason to Cheer John 12:12-19 Introduction We will look for the next two weeks at the earthly life of Jesus. We will take a break from our series and will finish that up after Easter. This time period of Jesus spans over 30 years from His miraculous birth to His horrifying death, to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon For A Baptism

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2021

This is a message given at an outdoor baptism service, the first live service after 16 months during the Covid pandemic

August 1, 2021 Sermon - A Baptism I speak to you joyfully in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign, a symbol, and an important marker of the life of a follower of Jesus. It is a sign of a person’s inclusion in the Body of Christ, the church, which is the hands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stuff Is Enough

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

God’s presence makes hearts willing and turns our ordinary “stuff” into more-than-enough for His holy work.

Introduction – One Offering Picture this scene. It’s Sabbath morning. The church board has just finished breakfast and gathers for a quick finance meeting. The pastor walks in with a smile and says: “Friends, I have the new church-building plan God gave me. And here’s the budget strategy: we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9, Exodus 36:2-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, John 1:14, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Paul’s Trial In Caesarea Philippi (Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 15, 2024

Can any man (or woman) truly be greater than the Gospel? Even with all the pomp and ceremony of the Roman culture, Paul stands firm on the premise that life is not about us, but is about Jesus. This is his testimony, and one that we can learn to emulate also!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 37 Paul’s trial in Caesarea Philippi Acts 25:1-27 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: discussed Paul being a prisoner for 2+ years (by Felix) in Casearia -- Felix was hoping Paul would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27, Matthew 5:11, Acts 23:11, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational