Sermons on The Great Separation:

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

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 15, 2008

The first of a three part series examining the How-To of the great commission. Looking at recognizing where we stand with the Lord and how to serve Him.

The Great Commission Part 1 – The Great Commission ‘How-to’ Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org WHERE WE ARE AT † The Resurrection – Restoring the Lord’s Ministry † Jesus calls the disciples to meet Him † Jesus gives the Disciples their mission in ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008

Matthew used the Great commission to emphasize the authority, priority, and the assurance behind Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

May 18, 2008 Trinity Sunday/First Sunday after Pentecost [White] All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 28:16-20). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. On May 2, 2008 the USS North Carolina was commissioned by the US Navy. The 337 foot long submarine has a crew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Test

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

Are you truely saved? Here is a test to measure how your doing.

A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man’s wife into his office. The doctor said, “I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 20, 2006

This is the opening sermon in a series of stewardship series.... God wants to take us on a great adventure... if we will Trust Him

NU 20:1 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. NU 20:2 Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. 3 They quarreled with Moses and said, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Servanthood Is Greatness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Dec 29, 2006

This is a New Year’s message from Isaiah 54:1-3.

Great Expectations Isaiah 54:1-8 This sermon has been written using an outline from Colin Coombs. I added my own to it as well. Sincerely, Steve Boldin Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for elk hunting. They were quite successful in their venture and bagged six big bucks. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2006

In the great adventure, God does not promise us that there will not be problems along the way, but He does promise to be with every step.

The Great Adventure Text: Matt. 2:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful." The ad was signed by Sir Ernest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Steps To Greatness Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

God’s blessings come as we obey Him, based on Ephesians 3

STEPS TO GREATNESS Ephesians 3:1-12 Ken Ritz Eph 3:1-13 NLT I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ Jesus because of my preaching to you Gentiles. 2 As you already know, God has given me this special ministry of announcing his favor to you Gentiles. 3 As I briefly mentioned earlier in this letter, God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Reversal

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 27, 2005

God cannot merely do for you what He has done in the past ~ He will do more! God is able to turn things around for you.

From Salem Chapel “Grapevine” newsletter: I asked God to take away my habit. God said, No. It’s not for Me to take away, but for you to give it up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary I asked God to grant me patience. God ...read more

Called To Greatness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

As Christians, we ahve been called to live a life of greatness

Called to Greatness Mark 9:30-37 June 12, 2005 Morning Service Introduction A few weeks ago I was watching ESPN early one morning and I was listening to one commentator talk about one of the NBA teams that had made it to the Finals. I am not too into basketball so I am not sure which team they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2009

Greatness is not determined by status. It is determined by service. So if you want to be truly great then follow the least, be the least, and serve the least

Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, There’d be brighter night lights, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009

This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Deliverance

Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 5, 2009

Israel’s bondage in Egypt is really a physical representation of our spiritual bondage in sin.

A Great Deliverance Exodus 12:13 Scripture Reading: Introduction • Imagine a young woman named Sarah, caught in the grip of addiction. For years, she’s been chained to substances that promised freedom but delivered only pain—broken relationships, lost jobs, and a heart full of shame. She tried ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist