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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Greatness Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008
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     | 3,451 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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     | 4,707 views

    An examination of the slavation God has offered us; it’s benefits, and the responsibilities of those who are His disciples.

    THE GREAT BANQUET - Read Luke 14:15-24 As we look at this passage of Scripture, we notice Jesus telling a parable about a man who prepared a large banquet. I mean, this man pulled out all the stops. He fixed things up nice. He had the caterers prepare the meal. His servants decorated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fashioned For Greatness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2013
     | 9,901 views

    God has a design for your life, therefore we do not want to drift through life, without a course and a cause. We want to remember our divine calling. We want to ignore earthly distractions.

    We’ve just completed WHY I BELIEVE study series. We heard at length about creation and evolution. • Something really stands out for me – God’s deliberate design! • If this universe is so well-made, orderly, consistent… if this material world is created with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Reversal

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016
     | 4,793 views

    Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

    Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Pretender

    Contributed by Torri Evans on May 20, 2017
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     | 18,913 views

    The Great pretender pretends He/she is living a Christian lifestyle for Christ. When in actuality they are not. A Great Pretender is someone pretending to be in good standing with God. Other words, fake Christians.

    God’s Wrath on The Great Pretender! This is one of those unpopular, chasten messages if you will. But remember for whom the Lord loves He chastens. Definition of Pretender: One who stimulates, pretends, or alleges falsely; a hypocrite. A person who pretends for a dishonest purpose. An impostor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Invitation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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     | 1,115 views

    Explores the vision of Heaven in Revelation, emphasizing its holy city, harmony and joy, and eternal rest, to inspire hope and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand shoulder to shoulder in our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. There's something quite profound about this gathering, isn't there? We are not merely a ...read more

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    The Great Commandment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 679 views

    Encourages Christians to respond to Jesus' call to be compassionate workers, spreading His message of salvation to a world in desperate need.

    Good morning, beloved family of faith. It's such a blessing to gather with you today, to stand in this sacred place where we come together as one body, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity, a ...read more

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Great Commandment

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 60,422 views

    The challenge is for all of us to learn to love God and love people on a deeper level.

    The Great Commandment A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Great Winepress Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 26, 2013
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     | 4,105 views

    The last conflict in this world is described in the Bible as one who troddens in a winepress.

    The Great Winepress Revelations 14:14-20 In this world there have been many battles fought and perhaps still more to take place in the future. The Bible makes it very clear that the last battle fought will be fought in the place called Armageddon in the Hebrew tongue. See: Rev. 16:16 And: Rev. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,152 views

    This sermon is based on a man in Acts 8 who the people of the city referred to as "The Great Power." This sermon demostrates how the real "Great Power" is the Spirit of God!

    The Great Power Acts 8:9-25 May 5, 2002 Intro: A. Today, we come to a couple of stories about a man whom the people in the city called "The Great Power." B. As we come to the teaching of the Word, I want to ask us to bow very meditatively and sing the first two verses #278 "Open My Eyes, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Snatch Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    A study of the book of 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13 through 18

    1 Thessalonians 4: 13 – 18 A Strong Delusion – Part 3 There are some scary verses in the Bible to me. Probably the most impacting is from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 7 which says, “21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,746 views

    An appeal to take the Great Commission seriously

    "The Great Omission!" "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh To Be Great Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,832 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gateway To Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014
     | 7,801 views

    A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

    "THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist