Sermons on The Big Picture:

Work Shoes Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011

The Big Idea: THE SECOND STEP IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION REQUIRES ME TO WORK ON MYSELF!

Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/ifAvNt. The Heart of Conflict…ME! Matthew 15:19 James 4:1-3 Put on MY work shoes… I DESIRE! > I DEMAND! > I JUDGE! > I PUNISH! I DESIRE… I can either trust God and seek my fulfillment in Him, or I can keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Let's Be The Church

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 23, 2005

There’s a big body out there. Let’s like them.

This morning going to talk to the church Romans 12:9-21 Not members of a building- but of a body The body of Christ- not an organization- but an organism Something that’s alive- and moving God’s church has been changed, thwarted, and twisted Changed into Rules and regulations- do’s and don’ts If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Mountains Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 10, 2014

When your mountain is big it is likely you are an heavily weight champion for God.

Sermon: OVERCOMING MOUNTAINS (Zechariah‬ ‭4‬:‭ 6-7 KJV ) Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? before ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Traits Of The Truly Rich

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: Knowing Your Wealth in Christ Enables You to Walk for Christ.

Traits of the Truly Rich Ephesians 1:15-23 Lady Diana. Married into the Royal Family of England, wife of Prince Charles, the very beautiful Diana had all that anybody could ever dream of. She had two most beautiful children in the world. One would wonder, what more did she want in life? But, no, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running From God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

David Jansen made a big hit on the television series called, “The fugitive.”

What made this program so exciting was that every week the character he played was staying just one step ahead of the law. He was running from the law because he had been falsely accused of killing his wife. He had been convicted and sentenced to prison, but somehow he escaped. After he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Suffering? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In our series about the Big Questions of faith, we look at the subject of Suffering

Introduction We’re in a series called “The Big Questions of Faith,” and today we face one of the hardest: • Why is there suffering? • Why would a loving and merciful God allow it? This isn’t just a question for theologians - it’s a question for all of us. Whether you’ve o lost someone you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Be Devoted, Practice Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 31, 2024

When we start following Christ, we’re adopted into a big family.

One Anothers January 5, 2025 Romans 12:10-13 NIV Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13, Luke 10:1-2, Luke 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embrace Opportunities In The New Year

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 4, 2025

Big Idea: The time is now; lay old habits and troublesome ideas to rest!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is Your holy name; thank You for supplying our needs (Your endless love, a renewed heart, family and friends, a roof over our head, clothes on our back, and food on our table). Thank You for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. As we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 90:10

Denomination: Other

Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: Power In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

. My big idea is, prayer is the power behind God’s armor.

We are in our last two weeks of our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at the spiritual battle we face in Ephesians 6:10-20. In these verses, Paul concludes his letter by calling us to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. We do this by putting on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Slave

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 17, 2011

Just with a few words, he paints a powerful picture of who, he is and who Jesus is!

Verse 1-James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, What is the first thing we do when we receive a letter Most of us look at the bottom of the page to see who signed it before we read it. In ancient days the author would sign his name at the top. Mark 6:1-6-Then He went out from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Reunion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2010

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

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:15-28

Denomination: Baptist

Hope: When All Else Fails

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 23, 2020

This message was given on the first weekend the UK shut churches due to coronavirus

When All Else Fails Scripture: Mark 14:32-40 In this passage in the bible we read of this moment when Jesus – God’s Son is about to carry out the biggest thing in history. He KNOWS!! He knows what’s about to happen. He’s spent time teaching on it. He’s just had Passover with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-40

Communion With The King

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 24, 2004

Jeremiah depicts a beautiful picture of Communion in the relationship between Merodach Baladan and Jehoiachin.

“Communion with the KING” Jeremiah 52:31-34 A. Jehoiachin’s CONDITION. (v. 31a) John 8:34; Romans 6:12-13, 16 i. His bondage to SIN. John 8:34; Jeremiah 13:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; 8:21 ii. His bondage to SATAN. John 8:44; 1 John 3:8, 10 B. Jehoiachin’s CURE. (vv. 31b-33a) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of A Giant Killer

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007

This sermon paints the picture of a godly man who falls when out of the will of God.

2 Samuel 11:1-5 The Fall of a Giant Killer Introduction: We discovered over the last few weeks that Saul had grown to hate David and desperately wanted him dead. After a long chase in which David had continued to elude Saul, Saul finally died and David ascended to the throne. There David had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

She Was Stedfastly Minded

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 20, 2008

Message showing how Ruth returning with Naomi pictures the believer after salvation

“SHE WAS STEDFASTLY MINDED” Ruth 1:1-18 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: When Elimelech left Bethlehem-Judah, he left and then lost all… How easy it is to leave God’s best for only Satan’s good. Satan does not mind giving you only the good if he can keep you from the best. Elimelech, upon going to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist