Sermons on Abounding In Faith:

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2013

1. Jesus knows His foes (vs. 10-11 & 17-21). 2. Jesus knows His friends (vs. 12 & 22-24). 3. Jesus knows His future (vs. 13-16 & 25).

Jesus Knows Mark 14:10-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *This morning we will worship the Lord by sharing the Lord's Supper. Think back to the scene on the night before the cross. Jesus was gathered with His disciples to eat the last Passover of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Go Forward With God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2013

Christians: We must go forward: 1. Because God will protect us. 2. Because God will provide a way. 3. Because God will point us in the right direction.

Go Forward with God Exodus 14:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, and in Exodus 3-4, the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Setbacks And Discouragement

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2013

1. Depend on God's deliverance (Jonah 2:1-9). 2. Make the most of God's mercy (Jonah 3:1-10). 3. Stop majoring on the minors (Jonah 4:1-9). 4. Care like the Lord cares (Jonah 4:10-11).

Overcoming Setbacks and Discouragement Jonah 1:1-4:11 (Initial reading - Jonah 1:1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Almost everybody knows the story of Jonah. It's one of the first Bible stories we learn as kids. They even made a Veggie Tales movie ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

They Don't Like Him Very Much Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2013

Why would the world hate Jesus? What is there about His message that makes them so upset? Uses the advertisement against Christmas the American Humanist Organization used 5 years ago to explore those questions.

OPEN: About 5 years ago, the American Humanist Association spent $40,000 in December for an ad campaign in Washington D.C. that attacked God during the Christian season. Now, that’s not what the spokesman for the humanist group said they meant to do: "Our reason for doing it during ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Happy New Year

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013

If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013

A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Friends

Growing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2013

Three great reasons to love the Lord: 1. Because He comes to us with compassion (vs. 11-13). 2. Because He has a tremendous touch (vs. 14-17). 3. Because He builds up believers (vs. 18-23).

Growing Our Love for Jesus Luke 7:11-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 *How much do you love God? -- When I ask myself that question, the answer is: "Thank God, I love Him a whole lot more than I used to! But I don't love Him enough." *I want to love the Lord more. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Conflicted About Conflict! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 3 part series looking at how to resolve conflict. part 2 of 3.

First Baptist Church Matthew 18:15-17 Conflicted About Conflict! Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

The Golden rule is accepted in some way into every "religion" of the world, but only TRUE Followers of Christ are able to understand how "the Golden Rule" it is achieved.

The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 We have been studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and ended with Matthew 7:6: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Purpose

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 17, 2013

the true definition of purpose from the standpoint of the bible

UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE Rom 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Love My Neighbor?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013

1. Settle the question of salvation (vs. 25-29). 2. Strive to overcome your selfishness (vs. 29-32). 3. Follow the example of Christ’s compassion (vs. 33-37). 4. Bring hurting people to the healing place (vs. 34). 5. Be willing to pay the price (vs. 3

How Can I Love My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 *Some years ago, I was blessed to be part of a mission team in South Asia. It was about nine months after a major earthquake in the region. Over 100,000 people were killed, many more were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Sexual Temptation Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 24, 2013

Joseph is young and good looking, yet he overcame a serious sexual temptation. We can develop our strategy for victory by examining Joseph's response.

When I first studied Genesis 39 and the story of Joseph and Potophar’s wife, I thought initially that I would “tone down” the sexual content of this chapter. The story provided in this passage details Joseph’s vivid encounter with a seductive woman, and his victory as he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Close Look At The Cross

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2013

Take a close look at the Lord’s: 1. Serenity (vs. 11-14). 2. Purity (vs. 15-24). 3. Loyalty (vs. 25-31 & 38-44). 4. Destiny (vs. 33-37). 5. Majesty (vs. 45-54). 6. Victory (vs. 50-53).

A Close Look at the Cross Matthew 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007) *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Heroes For Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 29, 2013

Jesus Christ can turn our children into heroes, but we can help. Here’s what to do: 1. Sacrifice for them. 2. See their potential. 3. Steer them to Jesus.

Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 10, 2012 (Adapted from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007) *George Washington is called the “Father” of our country, and rightly so. What a hero he was. Historian ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For A Great Future

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2013

1. Follow God's footsteps. 2. Bear God's burdens 3. Highlight God's help.

Guidelines for a Great Future Joshua 3:1-4:24 (Initial Reading: Joshua 3:1-13) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist