Sermons on Active Vs Passive:

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2011

1. Rededicate yourself to the Lord (vs. 6-8). 2. Get ready to see the Lord (vs. 9-11). 3. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 12-19).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 2 Exodus 19:6-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 9, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *One of the first movies I ever remember seeing as a kid was Charlton Heston in “The Ten Commandments.” I think it’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters To Our Master?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2014

1. Righteousness matters (vs. 17-20). 2. Relationships matter (vs. 22-24). 3. Reconciliation matters (vs. 23-26). (Rush to get things right.)

What Matters to Our Master? Matthew 5:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 20, 2013 *Some things matter to us and some things don't. Jim Kane reminds us in a little memory quiz that included these fill-in-the-blank questions: 1. Name the last 5 Academy Award winners for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017

How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5, Psalm 105:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters To Our Master? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 8, 2021

What matters to our Master? 1. Righteousness matters (vs. 17-20). 2. Relationships matter (vs. 22-24). 3. Reconciliation matters (vs. 23-26).

What Matters to Our Master? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 27, 2017 (Revised January 8, 2021) MESSAGE: *Some things matter to us and some things don't. Jim Kane reminds us in a little memory quiz that included these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

What We Should Wear To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 12, 2017

Putting on Christ, Our Hearts vs. Our Flesh

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - What We Should Wear to Worship Romans 13:14 (p. 790) January 15, 2017 Introduction: From the time I was little I loved wearing a uniform. I played little league and peewee football…I would shoot for hours a day in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ants And Slugs

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 3, 2006

This is a sermon instructing us to never be idle both in our physical activity and spiritual activity.

Ants and Slugs Text: Pro. 6:6-11 Intro: Reading this verse of scripture today we find two contrasting personalities, there is the ant or the wise and diligent and the sluggard which is sleepy and unconcerned. The latter I would like to discuss first. The Sluggard: The word sluggard = ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Person Are You? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2019

1. The Samaritans who were saved (vs. 39-42). [1] Saved by godly testimony. [2] Saved by God's Truth. 2. The hometown people who were hardhearted (vs. 43-45). 3. The ruler who rushed to Jesus (vs. 46-54). [1] Desperate (vs. 46-47). [2] Determined (vs. 48-50). [3] Delighted (vs. 50-54).

What Kind of Person Are You? The Gospel of John John 4:39-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2016 (Revised July 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *John 4 tells the wonderful story of a Samaritan woman who went to the well one day. And there, by God's grace, she met the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Wisdom You Need Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2012

Notice: 1. the request for God’s wisdom (vs. 5a) 2. the riches of God’s wisdom (vs. 5b) 3. the roadblocks to God’s wisdom (vs. 6-11) 4. the road of God’s wisdom (vs. 12)

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 2: Getting the Wisdom You Need James 1:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2012 *Sometimes when I read this passage, I think back to a hospital visit that I made over 30 years ago. The lady and I were talking about some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To See Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 25, 2018

God wants us to see: 1. That suffering is part of salvation (vs. 19-25). 2. That lost people are headed to hell (vs. 26-31). 3. That families need fathers who care (vs. 31). 4. That real life comes from the Lord (vs. 31-34).

God Wants Us to See Acts 16:16-34 The Book of Acts - Part 54 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 24, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In Acts 16, Paul and his mission team were trying to find out where the Lord wanted them to go next. Then in vs. 9-10: 9. A vision appeared to Paul in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning The Spirit Between Demonic Manifestation Vs. Holy Spirit Manifestation. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 18, 2025

The following content may be disturbing to some readers. As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21).

As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Bible warns us about the schemes of the devil and his attempts to deceive and lead us astray (2 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Luke 8:26-39, Mark 16:17

Remedy Part 2: The Remedy For Weakness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 20, 2009

None of us are as strong as we like to think we are. The remedy is a personal relationship with God. This sermon explores how a relationship with God REALLY works.

REMEDY The Remedy for Weakness Icebreaker: Bluefishtv: “A Man Fell in a Hole” Intro: Now, we could just about pray and go home right there. Because that’s the message today. But I won’t. Sorry. -Several of you here this morning made commitments to Jesus last Sunday, either a first time ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

We prepare to weather the storms of life by applying the words of Jesus in our everyday lives.

In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project - a bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. But after construction had progressed to the second floor several years later, the tower began to sink and tilt due to the fact that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Part 17: A Passion For The Lord’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2011

The presence of the Lord: 1. is hindered by our sin (vs. 1-6). 2. is something worth seeking (vs. 7-15). 3. should spur us to worship (vs. 9-11). 4. is a sign of God’s grace (vs. 12-17).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 17: A Passion for the Lord’s Presence Exodus 33:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 20, 2010 BACKGROUND: *Our series is “Moses on the Mountain with the Lord,” and by this time, Moses had already been up Mount Sinai 6 times to meet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Best Father Ever!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2011

Our Heavenly Father: 1. has the best head (vs. 6-8). 2. has the best heart (vs. 6&9-10). 3. has the best home (vs. 9&13). 4. gives the best help (vs. 11-13).

Best Father Ever! Matthew 6:6-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2010 *I miss my Dad. He’s been gone for 36 years now, and I want to see him more than ever. My dad was kind, patient hard-working, smart and funny. He loved to tease and kid around with people. And like my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Right Words For A World Gone Wrong

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. Talk about your Savior (vs. 9, 13, 19). 2. Talk about your strength (vs. 10-13). 3. Talk about your support (vs. 14-18). 4. Talk about your supply (vs. 19).

Right Words for a World Gone Wrong Philippians 4:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 12, 2010 *Where were you when the world stopped turning that September morn? (1) -We will always remember. -- The F-15 pilot who was flying directly over one of the towers when it went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-19

Denomination: Baptist