Sermons on The Great Separation:

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

When we come to christ he offers us the ability to exchange an old way of life for a new way of life.

The great exchange Matthew 16:21 - 28 (NIV) 1. Ask to turn to the scripture. 2. Set the Stage: The scene starts out with Jesus and his disciples coming into Caesarea Philippi a. Jesus was asking His disciples whom do the people think the son of man is? b. They answer “some say John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Commission

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 25, 2007

The message explores the mandate and mission process of the carring out the Great Commission.

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction When he was the pastor of the Methodist church in Scarborough, William Sangster had an eccentric member who tried to be a zealous Christian. Unfortunately, the man was mentally deficient and usually did the wrong thing. While working as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 13, 2007

Every person is capable of demonstrating great faith in God.

A GREAT FAITH Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION Please open your bibles to Matthew 8:5-13. This passage says that Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith and healed his servant. Jesus said that he had not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. What makes one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

In The Presence Of Greatness

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 31, 2007

“Reaching Up” to God in worship means that we are going into His presence.

Brief Introduction: Have you ever been in the presence of someone or something where you know that you are in the presence of true greatness? Examples…Places like Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon, or people such as Michael Jordan/Tiger Woods or your favorite recording artists. Manmade ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Catch Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007

The fourth sermon in the Lenten Series "The Signs of John." In this sermon we look at the fishing trip the disciples took after the resurrection and focus on how Peter’s reaction illustrates the change in his and Jesus’ relationship.

Large Catch of Fish I. Introduction A. I’d like to start out this evening with a passage from another Gospel that recalls a similar incident between the disciples and Jesus B. Luke 5:1-8 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Putting others before ourselves will bring us to our knees. Learning to give ourselves away is also the first step to a deeper experience of true joy.

There is something that stirs deeply within us when a man or woman gives up their life for another. A few decades ago Roger Rosenblatt wrote a moving tribute in Time Magazine. It was about a passenger on Air Florida Flight 90 that crashed into the Potomac River. The nameless 50-some-year old man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Invitation

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Nov 3, 2007

This is an evangelistic message that shows God’s invitation to man is to all people. No matter the sin, God can provide forgiveness.

The Great Invitation Isaiah 1.18 (Isa 1:18) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. In this first chapter of Isaiah, the prophet reveals God’s case against Judah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For Greatness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 30, 2007

What made David a great king was not his resources or his relatives but his relationship with God this is the first in a eight part series on the life of David

INTRODUCTION, We are a country of superlatives – have you ever noticed how many things we think are great? We talk of the greatest sporting event or the greatest team We speak of great actors or great performances Muhammad Ali once pronounced he was the greatest! To be honest like beauty – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Intercessor Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Apr 1, 2007

The Gospel of John reveals to us candid Portiats of Christ to help Us understand who he is. In this portrait Jesus is Praying just before His betrayal.

Portraits of Christ : The Great Intercessor John 17 Review of Series Prayer Opening Illustration- Moody’s Barroom Meeting D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might attend his Sunday School. He was told that an atheist club met there every ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

The disciples were confronted with what to do with an empty. Seeing the power of the resurrection in their lives gives us cause for great expectations.

John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The story of Joseph, demonstrating that a life with God is full of adventure, challenge, and significance

Summer Day Camp Sunday 2003 Intro: How many of you love a great adventure? My friend Calvin does: (Calvin and Hobbes cartoon) And I do too: (Whitewater rafting pic) But let me tell you this: the Greatest Adventure – better than soaking your dad when he isn’t looking, (though that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Oh To Be Great Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire to be great. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

("Invincible" – Movie Clip from ScreenVue featuring the Philadelphia Eagles open try-out) Oh, to be great! Each and every morning, before the sun comes up, grown men punish their out of shape bodies on the basketball court at the YMCA in an effort to live out a dream of greatness. How many men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008

Do you long for Christ’s return? John was given a glimpse of the glorious Christ. Seeing Christ through Revelation helps us to appreciate Him more and see our lives in the light of the hope we have in Him.

[I’ve taken some of the thoughts in this sermon from Anne Graham Lotz’s The Vision of His Glory.] The second coming of Christ does not always conjure up the same emotions. • If you are to narrow down your emotions regarding the return of Christ to one word, what would that be? • Discomfort, Fear, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great "Omission"

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 25, 2008

In this sermon I address a major problem in the church...omitting the Great Commission. Why have we done this, and what can we do to fix this serious problem? The solution can be found in the game of football! Read and find out how.

The Great “Omission” 9.30.07 Jim Marshall played in Pro Bowls after the 1968 and 1969 NFL seasons. He recovered 29 fumbles, an NFL record. He was a member of the Vikings’ famous "Purple People Eaters", and was the final player from Minnesota’s initial expansion team of 1961 to retire. Marshall was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Grace!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006

Are these the same men who ran from Jesus’ crucifixion? Many times we place a high emphasis on our faith, and what we can receive, but your grace and your faith is all about Jesus!

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal