Sermons on Being Enlightened:

Take Off One Sandal-- The Place Your (Two) Feet Touch Is Holy (Joshua 5:13-6:27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 23, 2021

Why one sandal? And what does "holy" mean here, and in general?

Last week, AJ (Author of Joshua) began chapter 5 by messing with us. He reminded us that all the kings of the land were terrified by the Israelites, and their hearts had melted. It was then, at that time, that Yahweh commanded Joshua to make swords. We were all excited, thinking, NOW. NOW ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27, Joshua 5:13-15

La Mudez Espiritual Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 5, 2022

No hay personas que sean tan buenos predicadores como los que antes eran mudos. Si el Señor les abre la boca, pensarán que no pueden predicar con suficiente frecuencia y seriedad para compensar el mal que hicieron antes.

LA MUDEZ ESPIRITUAL "Y le trajeron a uno que era sordo y tenía un impedimento en el habla, y le rogaron que le pusiera la mano encima. Y él lo apartó de la multitud, y le metió los dedos en los oídos, y escupió, y le tocó la lengua; y mirando al cielo, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:9, Mark 7:32-35, Isaiah 35:6, Daniel 10:15, Isaiah 56:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You're Not Too Old To Serve (Joshua 14:6-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

If you act with courage, perhaps God will fight with you, and for you.

We've reached the point, in the book of Joshua, where it's mostly focused on the allocation of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel. It's important. It needs to be here. You should read it once, at least, if for no other reason than to keep seeing little notes about how Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:9

Love Takes Work

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 4, 2023

Love is something we have to work at. It doesn't just instantly happen. Love at first sight can often be cured with a second look! We are not meant to FALL in love with anyone. We are meant to GROW in love. Growing in love is like planting a garden, it takes a lot of hard work.

The Bible is a book of signs and wonders. And when God did miracles through his son Jesus Christ here on earth, what it did was it made cynical people into saints. The doubters, who saw Lazarus come out of a grave, no longer doubted that Jesus Christ had the power over death. They just saw it and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When It Comes To God's Law, Everything Hangs On Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2023

1. We must have godly love for our Master (vs. 34-38). 2. We must have godly love for other people (vs. 39). 3. We must receive God's love for ourselves (vs. 37-40).

When It Comes to God's Law, Everything Hangs on Love The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22, thinking about the supreme importance God places on love. By this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 28, 2023

1. Don’t keep people from God’s Kingdom. Help them go in! (vs. 13). 2. Don’t be greedy. Be generous! (vs. 14). 3. Don’t make people worse. Make them better! (vs. 15). 4. Don’t treasure gold. Treasure the things of God. (vs. 16-22). 5. Don’t be satisfied with less. Strive for God’s best. (vs. 23-24).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 28, 2023) MESSAGE: *In this chapter you will hear the strongest words of condemnation Jesus ever spoke during His ministry here on earth. Eight times Jesus called these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Part 3 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 30, 2023

Footnotes by biblegateway.com, notes by Marilyn Hickey

Canaan Divided among the Tribes; God's geographical guidance; lots for the land 13 Now Joshua was old and advanced in years when the Lord said to him, “You are old and advanced in years, and very much of the land remains to be possessed. 2 This is the land that remains: all the regions of the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Footwear Of Peace: Forgive And Cut Them Out Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2023

Falling into this scheme of Satan means our feet are taken out from beneath us because we are settling for false peace… lack of conflict… rather than Godly peace which is right relationship.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Forgive and Cut Them Out Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… A Most Dangerous Pastime (p) Sprained ankles and wrists. Skinned knees and elbows. There is also the possibility of breaking wrists or ankles along with an arm or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 6, 2023

Because God designed marriage, we must do marriage His way.

A pastor visited a fourth-grade Sunday School class and asked the young disciples this question, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy raised his hand and replied, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!” I enjoy hearing what kids say about love and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Asbury Revival

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 20, 2023

How should we respond to the Asbury Revival? This message draws principles from 1 Kings 18:41-46 seeking to answer that question.

Intro On February 3, 1970, God’s glory came down in the chapel service at Asbury University in Wilmore Kentucky, near Lexington.i This proved to be one of several manifestations of the Spirit as the Jesus Movement Revival spread across America.ii The Jesus Movement was the greatest revival that has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46, Acts 3:19, Ephesians 5:16, Mark 11:24, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22, Luke 12:48, Daniel 11:32, 2 Corinthians 5:9, 2 Chronicles 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Trials Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2020

The trials of Jesus Christ show us: 1. The evil results of rejecting Jesus. 2. The excellent reasons for receiving Jesus. 3. The essential revelation we have in Jesus.

The Trials of Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 16, 2018 (Revised June 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18. Here Jesus allowed Himself to be arrested by an army of probably over a thousand men. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In A Flawed World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2020

In these days of turmoil, rely on God’s grace to save you despite your sin, to use you despite your status, and to give you victory despite your stupidity.

Several years ago (2011) Chevrolet produced a Superbowl commercial which featured a Silverado pick-up truck, acting like a modern-day Lassie. It repeatedly rescued a young boy named Tommy from various disasters. Take a look… (show Chevy Silverado Superbowl Commercial 2011; www.youtube.com/ ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:6-18, Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recognizing The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2020

When we recognize that Jesus is here: 1. We can receive His unstoppable life. 2. We can rely on His unlimited love. 3. We can receive unexpected joy. 4. We will respond with unashamed worship. 5. We will rush to spread the ultimate news.

Recognizing the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 20:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 25, 2018 (Revised July 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in John 20 we reach the wonderful story of the Lord's resurrection. Let's begin by reading vs. 1-18. And as we read, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer From The Deep Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

But God had other plans. He appointed a big fish to swallow Jonah and he spent three days and three nights in the most interesting air B and B ever!

A Pray from the Deep ( Jonah 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-15-19 Save Me! When my boys were younger, we would go to CAPS pool in Chatsworth in the summer. We got to know the manager and one day she asked me to help with one of the life guard drills. All I had to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unreligious Series

Contributed by West Garner on Jul 8, 2019

As we walk through Romans Paul turns his focus to systematically deconstructing the religious system.

THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED OUTLINE THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist