Sermons on What Is The Big Idea:

His Last Words: Our First Work

Contributed by Michael Milton on Oct 17, 2001

The last teaching of Christ remains the priority of every believer and every assembly: to make disciples of Christ.

Introduction to the Reading of the Scripture I want to preach from Matthew 28.16-20. It is a very familiar passage and is all but taken for granted during Mission Conferences. Like John 3.16 and a few others, the passage is so popular that it is liable to being dismissed by those who have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message Of Reconciliation - Sharing The Message Of Christ Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

BIG IDEA: The High Calling of God is to not only be reconciled, but also to help others to be reconciled to HIM through the ministry and preaching of the Cross and Christ.

2020.01.12.Called to reconciliation – the higher calling – sharing the message of Christ William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The High Calling of God is to not only be reconciled, but also to help others to be reconciled to HIM through the ministry and preaching of the Cross and Christ. CHRIST’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-6, Philippians 3:14, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakfast On The Beach

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

Big Idea: We have a Lord who overcomes our deficiencies and gives us what we need to follow Him. A look at how Jesus dealt with Simon after the resurrection to restor him.

Have you ever let down someone? A sports fan? Your friend? A wife (give eg’s w/o naming people) Senior Captain, my last soccer game: one own goal and another near miss Let down my parents with my lifestyle choices the first couple years of university life Letting down a professor by being ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"guess What Day It Is?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 15, 2019

The message helps us to grasp the idea that this is the day the Lord has needs he needs Availability, Supporters, and the People Need deliverance.

Guess what day it is? Luke 19:28-40 The Geico Commercial Camel coming in office saying, "Guess what day it is?" is viewed on monitors. Guess what day it was that Jesus rode into Jerusalem? 1. Many scholars agree that the triumph entry to Jerusalem was Sunday • Monday Jesus overturns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Holiness? (Leviticus 19-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 27, 2024

Holiness is a common, fuzzy word. But basically it comes to the idea of "dedication." God is dedicated to his people; God expects them to mirror Him, and be dedicated to Him the same way.

Today, we are going to rabbit trail for just a week, and talk about holiness. One of the hardest things to explain in the entire Bible, in my opinion, is the idea of holiness. The Bible often tells us that God is holy, and when the Bible tells us this, it tends to be in very serious, weighty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Isaiah 6:1-5, Leviticus 19:1-37, Leviticus 20:1-26  (view more)  (view less)

Work Out What God Works In Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

What does it mean to work out our salvation with "fear and trembling"? In Philippians 2:12-17 we find 3 ideas that help unravel this important command.

WE FIND 3 IDEAS IN PHILIPPIANS 2:12-17 THAT HELP US WORK OUT WHAT GOD HAS WORKED IN. 1. WE HAVE A PRINCIPLE TO PRACTICE - PHIL.2:12-13 2. WE HAVE A PURITY TO PROTECT - PHIL.2:14-16 3. WE HAVE A PROMISE TO REJOICE OVER - PHIL.2:17 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Any Idea How Much God Has Paid To Set Us Free; Free To Do What?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016

To whom to we go is a great answer to a very difficult question, it sounds almost defeatist, but it is really a revelation so strong that it will change your life so that we are no longer slaves to this word, belonging to another.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St John’s in Girvan Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th August 2012; both churches being Scottish Episcopal Churchs in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Episcopal

What Does The Right Way Look Like?(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 22, 2005

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas?

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas? I. Ministry To Sinners Matthew 1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Yahweh Be A Big God, For You? (Exodus 9:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

When we were kids, we knew the right answer, and lived the right answer. Now, though? Yahweh is The One Who Decides What Happens Next.

Let me start this morning, by asking two questions. These aren't rhetorical. Feel free to answer: Up to this point in Exodus, what plagues have we seen? (1) The Nile, and every body of water, turn to blood. (2) Frogs, everywhere. (3) Flies. (4) Gnats. And when we focus on Yahweh, what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-12, Psalm 95:6-11, Isaiah 55:6-12

Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly The Kite Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Small beginnings can lead to great things. If we do little things well, God will do big things through us. We should not underestimate the power of small beginnings and the impact they can have.

Ever tried flying a kite? It's not as easy as it looks, right? You've got to get the angle just right, run at the right speed, and let out just enough string. But once it's up there, soaring in the sky, it's pretty awesome. Back in 1847, a guy named Charles Ellet Jr. had to build a bridge across a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Impact, Small Beginnings, Big Changes, Growth

Building A Daring Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

Today, we see two different people from completely different backgrounds. One is a very religious man and the other is an outcast of society. Each had had a very public encounter with Christ that would cause them to build a daring faith.

A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him into his study and said to the boy, “I’ll make a deal with you. If you bring up your grades, study ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Honey, We've Got Problems

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

It is not easy being a leader because there are so many pressures from so many directions. WISDOM COMES FROM NOBODY BUT GOD

When two women came to him claiming to be the mother of one living baby, he was able to discern the truth. The woman whose baby was alive was willing to sacrifice all so that her baby would live while the woman whose baby had died didn’t care whether the remaining baby lived or not. If we look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Other

Unshakable Courage, Unstoppable God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 10, 2025

We serve a God who is not only big but powerful, and responsive to our prayers.

Scripture Focus: Acts 4:29-31 Introduction • Open with the story of the early church facing persecution (Acts 4). o The Threat: Peter and John had just been released after being arrested for healing the lame man and proclaiming Jesus. o The religious leaders commanded them not to speak in Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31, Acts 4:18-20, Proverbs 16:9, Acts 4:4, Acts 5:14, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Aroma Therapy

Contributed by Jerry O'sullivan on Jul 14, 2007

Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives as the aroma of Christ? We are the Aroma of Christ when our life smells of success, service, sacrifice and sincerity so that it causes people to remember Jesus.

Introduction: (BLACK SLIDE on screen Votive Candles with chocolate chip cookie Smell lit in sanctuary giving off pleasant aroma throughout Jerry enters auditorium from back with tray of cookies) Good Morning my name is Jerry O’Sullivan I am one of the pastors here at Shelter Rock Church and I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational