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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 4: Hang On To The Lord And Never Let Him Go! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 16, 2024
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    1. Notice Jacob’s struggle with God. 2. Notice God’s strategy with Jacob. 3. Notice Jacob’s success with God.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 4: Hang on to the Lord and Never Let Him Go! Genesis 32:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today, we will explore one of the most interesting answers to prayer in the Old Testament. The Lord's answer was life-changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love Can Change Everything For You! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 25, 2024
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    Christians... 1. His love can shine through us (vs. 11-12). 2. He dwells in us, and we dwell in Him (vs. 12-16). 3. The Father sent the Son as Savior of the world (vs. 14). 4. We can have total confidence in God's love (vs. 15-16).

    God's Love Can Change Everything for You! 1 John 4:11-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 25, 2024) MESSAGE: *If we were to write down a description of God, there are many great things we could say. One of my favorite descriptions is Psalm 100:1-5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants Everyone To Know His Great Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,802 views

    God wants everyone to know: 1. How His love was given (vs. 14). 2. How His love can be received (vs. 15-16). 3. How His love can be perfected in us (vs. 17-19). 4. How to prove that His love is in us (vs. 20-21).

    God Wants Everyone to Know His Great Love 1 John 4:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 31, 2024) MESSAGE: *The other day an old Gaither song came to mind. Part of the lyrics say, "Everybody ought to know, Everybody ought to know, Everybody ought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Hear Of Wars And Revolutions, Do Not Be Terrified

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008
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    Looking for the blessing in life and not dwelling on what looks like the end.

    Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were breaking up? He was scared. The man at the front desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    First Vs Second

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014
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    To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in favor of second or first? Which is best for you? first or second? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Philippians Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021
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    An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

    Philippians Part 10, Chapter 2:5-2:11 I. Purpose and Importance of Philippians (2:5-11) A. Purpose –Christ the example concern for others leaves no room for self-concern. 1. Satan said, “I will . . .” Isaiah 14 2. Satan, the created, desired to be the Creator. 3. Christ the Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus - From Gethsemane To Golgotha Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021
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    Chapters 14-15 of Mark's Gospel gives us an account of the final hours in Jesus' life as he faced hostility, mockery, torment, and the agony that would be placed upon Him as He stayed on the cross for the sake of our sins.

    It was not long after the Lord Jesus presented His prophetic discourse on the Mount of Olives that the drama of the crucifixion began to fall into place. At what is referred to as the "Last Supper", He told His disciples that the bread and wine they had consumed was a symbol of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Telling It Like It Really Is?

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    Here is my adaptation of a sermon contributed by Tim Zingale, Sermon Central, Sept. 2007, "The Rabbit". The focus of my adaptation is the declining vitality of the universal Christian church resulting from having lost sight of Christ, the cornerstone of God's redemptive church.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) One day, a young disciple of Christ who wanted to become everything that God had in mind for him visited the home of an elderly Christian seeking his advice. He had heard that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Part 3: Looking Out For One Another Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 16, 2011
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    How Christians should look out for one another: 1. Serve one another. (John 13:1-17) 2. Bear one another’s burdens. (Gal 6:1-2) 3. Confess to one another. (James 5:16) 4. Pray for one another. (James 5:16-18) 5. Comfort one another. (1 Thess 4:13-18)

    Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 3: Looking Out for One Another John 13:1-17, Gal 6:1-2, James 5:16-18, 1 Thess 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 13, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mere Stones/Reminders-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2017
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    5 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-V—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger *The Spirit absolutely moved in this sermon to FBCC. He took my focus to His level in the pulpit! Attention: I am constantly typing things into the calendar on my smartphone. I’m not being rude, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Result Of Action

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,950 views

    The cross of Christ can cure the condemnation of Adam’s choice. Through Jesus Christ we have received abundant grace and gift of righteousness. This grace does not give us license to sin, but grants us the freedom to live and grow in Godliness.

    Opening illustration: On November 24, 1971, a man known today as D. B. Cooper hijacked a commercial flight between Portland and Seattle by threatening to blow up the plane unless he received $200,000. After landing to receive a ransom, he ordered the plane back into the air. Then the rear stairs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things To All Men

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 10,007 views

    Principles and methods of identifying with everyone so we can bring Christ’s saving message to as many as possible

    How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things to All Men Illustration:Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age or 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds Of Jesus, His Head Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    Objective: A communion meditation for Good Friday of Holy Week, part 4 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.”

    Good Friday of Holy Week REDISCOVERING HIS LOVE: THE WOUNDS OF JESUS, HIS HEAD* (Isaiah 50:6) Objective: A communion meditation for Good Friday of Holy Week, part 4 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.” Good Friday Prayer on Christ’s Passion O crucified Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Joshua 3: "Canaan’s That-A-Way—let’s Go!” Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 8, 2024
     | 1,222 views

    Israel had moved even and ever closer to Canaan, their Promised Land. They were still on the eastern side of the Jordan River, but now it was time to cross over. Imagine Joshua saying, "Canaan's that-a-way! Let's go!"

    Introduction: Israel had endured 40 years of wandering here and there in the desert wilderness but now was just a few miles from the Promised Land. They had camped near the Jordan River at a place called Shittim, and while there the two spies had gone to Jericho and returned. One can almost feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doctrine Of Vocation Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,439 views

    Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.(Part 2)

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 55, Grace at Work 25 June 9, 2013 Doctrine of Vocation We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put away ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite