Sermons on A Proper 18:

If We Love Jesus. . . Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2020

If we love Jesus... 1. We should confess our love for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 2. We should commit to work for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 3. We should continue to trust in the Lord (vs. 18-19).

If We Love Jesus. . . The Gospel of John John 21:15-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 29, 2018 (Revised August 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 21, as we think about our love for the Lord. In vs. 1-14, Peter had decided to go fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2020

The worldly life is 1) Intellectually futile (Ephesians 4:17), 2) Ignorant of God’s truth (Ephesians 4:18), 3) Spiritually and morally callused (Ephesians 4:19a), and 4) Depraved in mind (Ephesians 4:19b).

Ephesians 4:17-19 [17] Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. [18] They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other

The Attack On Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2011

Believers can have hope in God through: 1) His Person (Heb. 6:13a,), 2) His Purpose (Heb. 6:14-15), 3) His Pledge (Heb. 6:13b, 16–18), and 4) His Priest (Heb. 6:19–20).

Tributes have pored in all week to the late Jack Layton, former leader of the Canadian federal New Democratic Party. Beyond all his contributions to various causes, a resounding factor that seems to have been recognized in him, was his ability to inspire hope. In a world rife with economic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Other

Living The Foolproof Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 19, 2010

With God’s help, we can live wisely! “You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.” James 3:18 (MSG)

Living the Foolproof Life James 3:13-18 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Dreams For You

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2020

The Hebrew word translated “plans” in Jer. 29:11 (machashabah) means “imaginations” (Prov. 6:18; Lam. 3:60-61). It could read, “I know the imaginations I have for YOU…” God has dreams of what He'd like to do for you; are you willing to step into them?

GOD’S DREAMS FOR YOU Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT FORGIVING, GOING FISHING 1. There was a little boy in the grocery store with his mother. He’d already gotten in trouble for touching things, and was forbidden to touch anything on the shelves. 2. When his Mom had her back turned, she ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Harvest Of Joy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

Stand amazed at the infinite mercy of God!

A HARVEST OF JOY. Psalm 126. The common heading within this group of fifteen Psalms (Psalms 120-134) is “A Song of degrees” - a reference, some believe, to the miracle of the sun going back by ten degrees as a pledge to King Hezekiah that the LORD would extend his life by fifteen years (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified By Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2022

God reconciles people unto Himself through faith which shows three things: 1) The Need for Justification (Romans 3:18-20), 2) Justification apart from the Law (Romans 3:21-23), and finally 3) The Means of Justification (Romans 3:24-25a)

Romans 3:18-25a. 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”. 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18-25

Denomination: Other

The Vessels Of God's House

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 1, 2008

God told Jeremiah to go down to the potter¡¯s house and there will I cause thee to hear my words¡±. Jer.18:1. So Jeremiah went down to the potter¡¯s house and he saw the potter ¡°wrought a work on the wheels and the vessel that he made of clay was marred

The Vessels of Gods House What type of vessel are you 2nd Timothy 2:19-21, 2nd Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1-4 In our society today the uniqueness of individuality is almost gone. Everything is produced in such a massive quantity that we loose the appreciation of something quickly and ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Peacemakers are continua

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecostal Preaching (2) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Jesus said, in Matt 18: 2, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. - and as the people at Solomon’s Porch were told by Peter we are called to repent. If you do no

INTRODUCTION John Newton said, "I am not what I was, I am not what I am going to be, I am not what I should be, but I am what I am by the grace of God." This is repentance. A deep an ongoing saving grace. One that is at the beginning of our conscious conversion. One that continues each day. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Simple Message

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 25, 2002

I Kings 18:21 There is more to this story then just Israel turning to God at the last. Much, much, more. For you see this restoration of the promised children could not have taken place except they had been told that they could not serve both God and B

"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” I Kings 18:21 In the word of God, his Holy eternal word, we read many admonitions to be different, set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Isaiah 58:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Son Of The Living God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 11, 2014

Who do men say that I am? This is an awesome passage showing that the knowledge of who Jesus is comes from only God Himself. This is a grand statement on the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Verse 18 however has been hijacked and the truth must be told.

This week was the beginning of lent. Lent was based on a 40 day fast that some people did in the early church attempting to emulate the 40 day fast of Jesus that took place immediately after His baptism. Over the years it has become connected with the 40 days preceding the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Evil Associations Of King Jehoshaphat

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's partner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove evil associations will do you no good. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 18:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jehoshaphat enjoyed great ric

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's partner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove evil associations will do you no good. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 18:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Our Commitment To Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2013

How can we keep our commitment to Christ? 1. Follow the steps of our Savior (vs. 18-22). 2. Be willing to suffer like our Savior (vs. 23a). 3. Depend on divine deliverance (vs. 23b-25).

Keeping Our Commitment to Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2012 *On February 23, 1836, General Santa Anna's Mexican army arrived in San Antonio to begin the 13-day battle for the Alamo. The commander of the Alamo was Colonel William Travis. Legend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering With The Savior

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2013

1. Don’t be surprised by your suffering (vs. 12). 2. Know that we can have joy for the journey (vs. 12-14). 3. Be ready with righteousness (vs. 15-18). 4. Commit yourself to our Creator (vs. 19).

Suffering with the Savior 1 Peter 4:12-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 17, 2013 *Do you like to suffer? -- No, of course not. Only truly warped people like to suffer. *But Christians, we will suffer in this world. Why? -- Sometimes it’s because of our commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist