Sermons on 2 Samuel 2 3 1:

The Sure Promises Of Heaven

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2012

1. God promises us a home (vs. 1-2 & 7-23). 2. God promises us Himself (vs. 3). 3. God promises us happiness (vs. 4). 4. God promises us hope (vs. 5-6).

The Sure Promises of Heaven Revelation 21:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 16, 2012 *People are looking for a sure thing. I googled “sure thing” Friday and got over 9 million hits. -- But what’s a sure thing? -The election isn’t sure, -- even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Desires For The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2018

God wants us to: 1. Comprehend His gospel (vs. 1-3). 2. Communicate His gospel (vs. 2-4). 3. Put confidence in His gospel (vs. 5). 4. Have confirmation of His gospel (vs. 6).

God's Great Desires for the Gospel of Jesus Christ The Book of Acts - Part 66 Acts 19:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2014 *In 1 Timothy 2:4-6, the Apostle Paul said that God our Savior: 4. . . desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Energize

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2014

1. Energy Needed - v.3 2. Energize by Refocusing Life - v.1 3. Energize With Understanding - v.2 4. Energize When Depleted - v.7 5. Energize With Joy - v.5 6. Energized By Him - v.8

- Remember the Energizer Bunny Commercial - (1993) (Vultures) www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiU2ZKMBBSM&list=PL6906B055E9F7E06D&index=11 - Desert all around - Vultures overhead - Bunny not a product of that world - Nothing to sustain the bunny - It was what was on the inside that kept him going, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2022

(1) A Statement of How to give thanks (Psalm 100:1-2), (2) An Explanation of Why God’s people must give thanks (Psalm 100:3), and (3) An invitation to Whom should we give Thanks (Psalm 100:4-5)

Psalm 100:1-5. [1] Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! [2] Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! [3] Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. [4] Enter his gates with thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Power Of Preference: Fight Desire With Desire - Psalm 63:3 Pt.2

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 21, 2025

God never intended for you to live life saying no to your strongest desires.

Dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, When you asked the man in Mark 9 if he believed You could heal his son, he said, “Lord I believe – help my unbelief.” Lord that is so often how I feel about loving You. We love You Lord; help our lack of love. We desire Your presence Lord; help our lack of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Humility In Christian Unity Ephesians 4:2-3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2024

Today, we explore Ephesians 4:2, delving into the transformative power of truth, specifically focusing on the virtue of humility and its role in fostering Christian unity. In a world often marked by division, let us uncover the profound truth that can bring about transformation in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Humility in Christian Unity Introduction: Today, we explore Ephesians 4:2, delving into the transformative power of truth, specifically focusing on the virtue of humility and its role in fostering Christian unity. In a world often marked by division, let us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2, Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:28, Ephesians 4:3, Colossians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes" !? 2 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

Happiness is connected to our attitudes and the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” II !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 <click> Last week in our message we shared four of the eight conditions required to enjoy happiness. The first was to be poor in spirit; second, to mourn; third, to be meek; and fourth, to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Victory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2021

1) Victorious Sin-Bearing (1 Peter 3:18a), 2) Victorious Sermon (1 Peter 3:18b–20a), 3) Victorious Salvation (1 Peter 3:20b–21), and His 4) Victorious Supremacy (1 Peter 3:22).

1 Peter 3:18-22. [18] For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, [18]For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Other

The Value Of Work Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2017

Workers show the Godly value of work, when their labors are: 1) Submissive (Titus 2:9a), 2) Selfless (Titus 2:9b), not 3) Subjective (Titus 9c) or 4) Stealing (Titus 2:10a) but 5) Steady (Titus 2:10b)

The only scheme the New Testament knows for evangelization is personal, apart from the proclamation of God-called and anointed and gifted preachers. Approximately ninety percent of all people surveyed as to how it was that they came to know Jesus Christ pointed to a personal witness, a friend, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-10

Denomination: Other

Gratitude 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 12, 2013

Colossians 2:6-7 gives us a reason to be grateful for what Christ has done and continues to do. This should happen from: 1) A Thankful Walk (Colossians 2:6), 2) A Thankful Faith (Colossians 2:7a), 3) A Thankful Gratitude (Colossians 2:7b)

According to a new book by a Vancouver nutritionist, Sarah Holvick, you aren’t just what you eat. According to Ms. Holvick, the mind/body connection is more significant than recent science has allowed. The most current thinking indicates that a smile is more than your umbrella; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Other

Knowing God - #3b - God's Compassion, Mercy, And Forgiveness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Fifth in a series concerning the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD –3b God’s Compassion, Mercy, and Forgiveness, Part 2 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction Last week we began what I had intended to be a one-week look at God’s compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. But as you know, we were not able to cover all of our outline, due to the amount of material we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believing In God’s Blessings Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2012

1. Trust God to bless you through His transformation (vs. 1). 2. Trust God to bless you through His truth (vs. 1). 3. Trust God to bless you through your trials (vs. 2-4).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 1: Believing in God’s Blessings James 1:1-4 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 12, 2012 *One of my favorite Scriptures is Matthew 7:7-11, where Jesus told His followers: 7. "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Judge Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 4, 2025

Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. He serves as a link between the time of the Judges and the Monarchy, so our story begins with him.

December 06, 2025 Last week we concluded the book of Judges with these words: “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” The stories in Judges graphically demonstrate what happens when God’s people deliberately turn from his leadership and choose to follow their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

#2...9 Covenant Steps Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2009

We have been studying COVENANTS in the Bible... now let us study David/Jonathan covenant and how it relates to Jesus and you.

THERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... 9 COVENANT STEPS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part two of a two part series... This could be taught alone... Message: Ephes. 2:11 But don’t take any of this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

9 Covenant Friendship Steps (#2)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

Ther are 9 steps to a friendship covenant agreement: Exchange of coats, excjange of belt or weapon, blood, right arm, name, listen, loaf of bread, scar, plant a tree...

HERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... 9 COVENANT STEPS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part two of a two part series... This could be taught alone... Message: Ephes. 2:11 But don't take any of this for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God