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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2022
     | 2,418 views

    Jesus wants us... 1. To get ready for His Judgment (vs. 47-50). 2. To study and share God's Word (vs. 51-52). 3. To be blessed by believing in Him (vs. 53-58).

    Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 3 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 26, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13:47. In this chapter Jesus told a series of 8 parables to help us understand the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 13: How To Face The Future Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 28, 2024
     | 1,702 views

    God wants us to face the future... 1. With a positive attitude (vs. 1-4). 2. With heavenly hope (vs. 5-6, 8-10). 3. With God's guidance (vs. 7-8, 11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 13: How to Face the Future Psalm 16:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying some of the great prayers in the Old Testament. And today's Scripture is King David's prayer in Psalm 16. But first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 14: Behold The Wonders Of God's Glory! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 11, 2025
     | 1,896 views

    1. Behold the glory of God in His universe (vs. 1-6). 2. Behold the glory of God in His Word (vs. 7-11). 3. Behold the glory of God in the prayers of His people (vs. 12-14).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 14: Behold the Wonders of God's Glory! Psalm 19:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 11, 2025) BACKGROUND: *We are studying some of the great prayers in the Old Testament. And today's Scripture is one of my favorites. It's King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nice Form No Power

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2019
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     | 5,377 views

    An old commercial once asked, "Where's the beef!" We might ask ourselves where's power?

    2Tim 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 1Cor 4:20 For the kingdom of God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Chapter 2:8-11 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 17, 2006
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    Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 8-11: to the church in Smyrna

    Rev. Bruce A. Shields Tawas Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.TawasBaptist.org Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 8-11: to the church in Smyrna Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Truth Matters! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2023
     | 2,217 views

    That's why God... 1. Warns us about antichrist teachers (vs. 18-19, 22-23). 2. Gives us the help of His Holy Spirit (vs. 20, 27). 3. Teaches us about the truth (vs. 21-26). 4. Reminds us how to live a righteous life (vs. 28-29).

    The Truth Matters! 1 John 2:18-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared December 12, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today we live in a post-modern society where many people believe that objective truth doesn’t exist. Matthew Stoll explained that "truth is now considered to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Siete Jovenes Equivocados

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 15, 2009
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     | 16,000 views

    ¿Cuál es la reacción del diablo a la mención de tu nombre? Sobre todo, nuestra relación con Cristo es lo que hace la diferencia.

    Siete Jovenes Equivocados Hch. 19:13-19 13 ¶ Pero también algunos de los judíos, exorcistas ambulantes, se pusieron a invocar el nombre del Señor Jesús sobre los que tenían espíritus malos, diciendo: --¡Os conjuro por el Jesús que Pablo predica! 14 Eran siete hijos de un tal Esceva, un judío, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live Out Loud Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,653 views

    James tells us that faith without works is dead. He is not saying Paul is wrong. Paul spoke about becoming a believer and follower of Christ, James is talking about behaving as a believer and follower of Christ. Out loud faith is not merely, words, thi

    Intro: What does your faith say? That is the question you should ask yourself this morning as you listen to this message. What does your lifestyle say about the God you say you serve? James is clearly pulling no punches as He deals directly with living, abiding full life generating faith. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touching The Tassels Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 20, 2008
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     | 5,773 views

    Our reaching out and touching Christ can profoundly change our lives and the lives of those around us. Would we care to step out of our circumstances, cultural and societal pressures, relying on God in faith to do the impossible for us?

    Opening illustration: Healing of a Hindu gentleman [in the Middle-East] who opened his house for prayer and became a Christian at his time of deepest need and crisis. Introduction: The story of this woman has always fascinated me for nowhere else in the scripture can we find a healing literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

    Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When An Unsaved Person Dies? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2010
     | 10,296 views

    Jesus wants us to know, so in these verses He shows us: 1. The reality of hell (vs. 22-26) 2. The way to be rescued by God (vs. 20-22 & 27-31) 3. The road to hell (vs. 27-31) 4. Our responsibility to help people avoid hell (vs. 27-28)

    What Happens When an Unsaved Person Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death Luke 16:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 28, 2010 *Updated Oct. 16, 2011 for Grayson Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: *Red Adair was the oil field firefighter made famous by a 1968 John Wayne movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedicate Yourself To Daily Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,667 views

    Why all Christians need to dedicate ourselves to daily prayer: 1. It is God’s priority for us (vs. 1) 2. It brings God’s peace to us (vs. 2) 3. It pleases God (vs. 3) 4. It helps accomplish God’s purpose for people (vs. 4-6)

    New Habits for a New Year Part 2: Dedicate Yourself to Daily Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 25, 2009 *What is God like? We could never get to the end of describing His goodness and glory. But today I want to focus on the fact that He has come to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I’m Saved! What Now?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2011
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     | 10,775 views

    4 key instructions for the Christian life: 1. Keep adjusting your attitude (vs. 4-5). 2. Keep asking for God’s help (vs. 6-7). 3. Keep giving attention to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Keep taking action to do God’s will (vs. 9).

    “I’m Saved! -- What Now?” Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2010 (Updated July 31, 2011) *When Mary and I were in Chicago a few years ago, we went into a little coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, -- but I couldn’t figure out how to get it opened! I’m used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God’s Good News Is Great

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2011
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     | 4,386 views

    1. It’s stronger than our worst enemies (vs. 16-18). 2. It’s worth the worst suffering (vs. 19-23). 3. It gives a joyful song in our darkest night (vs. 23-25). 4. It will save anyone who believes in Jesus (vs. 26-34).

    Why God’s Good News Is Great Acts 16:16-34 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 11, 2010 *If you came to the United States from another planet last week, you might think the greatest thing in the world was basketball superstar Lebron James going to the Miami Heat. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For Teachers!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 31, 2013
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     | 6,692 views

    Thank God for teachers! 1. They help us be willing to worship (vs. 1-7). 2. They help us be wise in our witness (vs. 8-14). 3. They help us be saved from our sins (vs. 15-22). 4. They help us trust God through our troubles (vs. 17-19).

    Thank God for Teachers! Psalm 34:1-22 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 11, 2013 *Thank God for teachers. Most of us could stand up right now and say how much we were blessed by the good teachers in our lives. Godly school teachers are one of the greatest sources of light in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist