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  • Following God's Lead Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,087 views

    This sermon is based on Chapter 9 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, by Charles Swindoll. We discuss the fact that like Saul and Barnabas, we need to be ready to obey when God calls for the changes in our lives and ministries.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin this sermon with a statement from Peter T. Forsythe. 1. I believe he was right on when he said, “The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom, but its Master.” (Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Pub., 1991, p. ...read more

  • When To Pray Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,781 views

    Pray when you are suffering, when you have success, when you are sick and when you have sinned

    WHEN TO PRAY A pastor had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor tried everything to get the kitten down but it would not move and the tree was too narrow to climb. Finally, he decided to get a rope. He threw the rope up to one of the ...read more

  • Why We Can Be An Optimist This 2017

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,364 views

    You can look pessimistically this New Year or you can look optimistically. We must choose to be optimistic. Our outlook will determine our ultimate destiny.

    WHY I AM AN OPTIMIST THIS 2017 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year to everyone. Welcome to 2017. A bright new year is ahead of us. I wonder if you have the same feeling or outlook in this year as I do. Many years ago, former President Reagan in his news conference at the start of the new year declared to ...read more

  • Sola Gratia, By Grace Alone.

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2017
     | 11,893 views

    Grace is one of the Five Solas of the reformation but what does that mean, and what does Grace have to do with our every day life?

    I was sixteen when Gary Gilmore died it was January 17 1977. And maybe some of you are thinking: That name sounds familiar. Gilmore was a petty criminal from Texas who would have lived and died in complete obscurity except for one thing. He became the first person in the United States to be ...read more

  • Cain And Abel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 17, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,011 views

    God's faithfulness in Genesis 4:1-26 teaches us that God was preserving the offspring of the woman until Christ accomplished his victory.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Genesis 1-11 that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” I plan to preach only six sermons on these 11 chapters. It is just an overview of redemptive history. So far, we have looked at the Creation of all things (Genesis 1:1-2:3), and the Fall of ...read more

  • Qualified To Decide-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 22, 2017
     | 2,369 views

    2 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

    QUALIFIED To DECIDE-II—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Marriage Required Ben had applied for his first major job position & when he returned home, his Dad asked how the interview went. “Pretty well, I think,” replied Ben, “But if I go to work there I won't get a vacation ...read more

  • The Blessing Of A Grace-Filled Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2015
     | 6,444 views

    God wills that we are grace-filled people and God will help us to offer grace and forgiveness in marriage.

    Introduction: A. Once upon a time there was a husband who sinned against his wife, but he apologized and she forgave him. 1. However, from time to time, the wife reminded the husband of his past indiscretion. 2. Finally, one day the husband asked his wife, “Honey, why do you keep bringing ...read more

  • Embracing God's Design For Husbands And Wives Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2015
     | 8,634 views

    In this sermon, we focus primarily on God's commands in Ephesians 5. I have leaned heavily on material from David Platt's book Counter Culture, chapter 6, and also three sermons from John Piper on marital roles.

    Introduction: A. One day a little girl and a little boy were playing in the yard. 1. The girl asked the boy, “Hey Billy, do you want to play house?” 2. Little Billy said, “Sure! What role do you want me to play? Do you want me to be the husband, the son, or the brother?” ...read more

  • Be Who You Are Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 11, 2015
     | 14,953 views

    Have you ever, even for a moment, wished you were someone else? Have you ever worried that your life, at its end, would be one of insignificance? Have you ever wondered if you’ll ever measure up? Such thoughts can be crippling. Paul has the antidote.

    “Living a Joy-full Life: Be Who You Are” Phil. 1:1-11 Have you ever, even for a moment, wished you were someone else? Have you ever worried that your life, at its end, would be one of insignificance? Have you ever wondered if you’ll ever measure up? Such thoughts can be ...read more

  • Keep The Fire Burning!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 8, 2015
     | 47,956 views

    The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings.

    Keep the fire burning! Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings. Testimonies: Beth and Tom about how the Convention ignited a fire in their hearts. Scripture ...read more

  • What Can We Do For Our Country?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 18, 2015
     | 6,800 views

    God's Word shows us 4 things that can help: 1. Give glory to God (vs. 1-5). 2. Speak up about our Savior (vs. 6-11). 3. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 12-16 & 19-20). 4. Remember our Redeemer (vs. 17).

    What Can We Do for Our Country? Psalm 9:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 5, 2014 What's the biggest problem we have in our country today? -- There are so many to choose from, like the struggling economy. The good news Friday was the unemployment rate went down to 5.9%. ...read more

  • Holiness At The River

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2016
     | 5,517 views

    John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction

    Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12 Title: Holiness at the River John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more

  • Building Christian Character Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 19,574 views

    How to build character

    2 Peter 1 - 4/22/12 Turn with me this morning in the end of your bibles to the book of 2 Peter. We want to take the next three or four weeks to look together at the book of 2 Peter. Today, I want you to answer two questions about yourself: • How’s your eyesight? and • ...read more

  • Working While Waiting

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,215 views

    The Faithfulness of God

    2 Thessalonians 3 - Working While Waiting - 7/24/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3.  We’ve been looking at the book of 2 Thessalonians, which is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Christians in a town in Greece called Thessalonica.  It’s a town that is still in ...read more

  • When There's Conflict, Resolve It! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,172 views

    Conflict is inevitable in our lives. Therefore, we must learn how to work toward conflict resolution. Nehemiah is an excellent example for us on resolving conflict.

    Introduction: A. Today, I want us to begin this sermon by looking at a couple of cartoons to get us thinking about “conflict resolution.” 1. Cartoon #1 – Here we have a typical church committee meeting… a. Someone makes the proposal – “I think the church needs ...read more