Sermons on Background:

Getting Free From The Nets Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus expects men to make His call to follow our highest priority - one that is evidenced by obedience to His will

This week we celebrate the fact that we live in a great nation. I’m thankful for the freedoms that we enjoy – grateful to those who sacrificed so that we’d have them – and mindful that we can’t take any of that for granted. I’m thankful that we live in a land ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.)

The Power of Teamwork Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 20, 2011 Main Point: The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.) Pre-text Intro Yesterday I had my final day of the flag football season which I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not As Bad As It Seems

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 13, 2011

"It's Not As Bad As It Seems" is an exposition of Psalm 3 that makes the point that things are never as bad as they seen, if the Lord is on your side!

IT’S NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMS Psalm 3 Psalm 3 introduces a series of firsts in the book of Psalms. It is the first psalm with a superscription. In most of your Bibles, you will find these words above verse 1: A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM HIS SON ABSALOM. This heading presents several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2011

The biggest mistake a person can make is to reject God's grace.

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Text: Matt. 21:33-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am.- John Newton 2. What is grace? a. We talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Numbers 35:30, Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 21:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

God Has The Answers We Need! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2021

1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 14). 2. Let Jesus point you to the right priorities (vs. 15). 3. Put your full trust in the Lord's plan for your life (vs. 16-17). 4. Let Jesus do something new in you (vs. 17).

God Has the Answers We Need! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 20, 2021) (I revised the background on October 22, 2021 to mention the gap between Matthew 4:11 and 4:12.) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9 some of John the Baptist's disciples went to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah: Dealing With The Spirit Of Rejection

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

God Made Each Of Us For & with A Purpose. He designed each with specific skills, gifts & talents that are unique for the divine assignment & destiny He has placed within us. But there are Satanic spirits put on assignment to hinder us. One of such is the Spirit of Rejection.

JEPHTHAH: DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION 1. Judges 11: 1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. 2 And Gilead's wife also bore him sons. And when his wife's sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-11, 1 Samuel 2:8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Unforgiven

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 5, 2017

Teaching on what the unforgivable sin is and what it isn't.

The Unforgiven CCCAG February 5th, 2017 Scripture: Mark 3:22-30 (Matt 12 31-32, Luke 12:10) This is a teaching sermon- at the end of the message, I’ll take questions about this topic as it can be a fairly complex thing to cover in 20-30 min. Saying that, I will ask this of you- please listen to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hmmm...jewish Festivals Are Around!!! -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2014

To learn lessons from Jewish Festivals which have been described as the shadow of the Coming Christ in both His First advent as well as His second Advent!!!

THE JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST These (Jewish festivals) are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.-Colossians 2:17 Action: a) Display of picture of the shadow of Christ b) Display of picture of a Jewish calender of Festivals Oh yes, most of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Denomination: *other

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2020

Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness: 1. We can find it in a humble heart (vs. 3). 2. We can find it in a hurting heart (vs. 4). 3. We can find it in a meek heart (vs. 5). 4. We can find it in a hungry, thirsty heart (vs. 6). 5. We can find it in a merciful heart (vs. 7).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 27, 2013 (Revised December 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew 5, Jesus opened His Sermon on the Mount by telling us how to have a truly happy life, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Live Forever In The Light Of The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2019

God wants us to see: 1. His rich salvation (vs. 17-18). 2. His righteous condemnation (vs. 18). 3. Man's revolting determination (vs. 19-20). 4. His royal transformation (vs. 21).

Live Forever in the Light of the Lord! The Gospel of John John 3:17-21 (Reading vs. 14-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2016 (Revised July 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 3, we will finish the crucial conversation that began when Nicodemus the Pharisee went to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Matters! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2019

1. We must not hate the truth (vs. 25; 30; 32-36). 2. We must hunger for the truth (vs. 25-29). 3. We must trust the truth to hold us (vs. 28-31).

The Truth Matters! The Gospel of John John 7:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 30, 2016 (Revised August 23, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 7. Tonight in vs. 25-36, we are going to focus on the vital importance of truth. But before we get ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Works Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 12, 2019

1. His works are good (vs. 27-33). 2. His works are great (vs. 34-37). 3. His works are a guarantee (vs. 37-38). 4. His works are gracious (vs. 38-42).

The Wonderful Works of Our Lord The Gospel of John John 10:27-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 29, 2017 (Revised November 12, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 10, as we think about the wonderful works of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. *Verses 22-24 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Words Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 19, 2019

We must receive the words of Jesus Christ... 1. Because they are God's way to measure our lives (vs. 47-48). 2. Because they are God's message to us (vs. 49). 3. Because they are God's method of salvation (vs. 49-50).

The Wonderful Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 12:44-50 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 21, 2017 (Revised December 19, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:31. As we get to the end of this chapter, the Lord was still in the Temple in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Fulfill God's Purpose

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 7, 2017

Faith, Courage, Obedience, and Focus are some of the things Israel lacked in order to fulfill God's purpose.

Courage To Fulfill God's Purpose Numbers 13 & 14 The book of Numbers is one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament. In it we discover that God calls His people to engage in warfare. In fact, if you open to the very beginning of the book, you'll see that this is its opening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ