Sermons on Belief Vs Apostasy:

Part 3: Great Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

A challenge to be people of Great Faith. It’s more than just head belief: it’s heart belief. Believing without depending on our natural senses.

“Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Series, Part III: Great Faith” This morning is part three of our 3-fold series on the weapons of spiritual warfare. Allow me to introduce spiritual warfare weapon number 3: Great Faith. Not just faith: Great Faith. All the other spiritual weapons are null and void ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ephesians 2.

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004

I. Gods’ Quickening Grace VS, 1&5. a. Made us alive. b. Raised us up. c. Set us in Heavenly Places. Vs

I. Gods’ Quickening Grace VS, 1&5. a. Made us alive. b. Raised us up. c. Set us in Heavenly Places. Vs. 6. II. Bountiful Grace. Vs 7 riches of his grace. III. Redeeming Grace. Vs. 8-9. IV. Working Grace. Vs. 10. V. Naturalizing Grace Vs. 12. VI. Opening Grace. Vs.14. V. Abolishing Grace. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sit Down, Put Your Feet Up And Relax / The Common Vs The Unique

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the fact that Christ’s work is complete.

The Common vs the Unique Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/6/04 Have you ever thought about all the things you and I have to do over and over and over again? Laundry, dishes, ironing, taking out the garbage, making lunch, filling up the car with petrol, doing homework, getting a haircut, telling your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Single Christian In A Sexualized Culture: The Modern Ethic Vs. The Christian Ethic

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children.

Single Christians... can we get some love? As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children. I follow Christ. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, 1 John 3:24, James 1:22-25, Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Unconventional Love Vs Valentine's Day

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 9, 2021

God gave us Jesus as a way of saying, "I love you and you are special to me." That is a really great gift, isn't it? Much better than Valentine's cards, or candy, or flowers.

God’s Unconventional Love Vs Valentine's Day “I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have To Get In The Ring To Win Part 3: Me Vs The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 21, 2021

This sermon involves dealing with our constant fight with the world. We will face the same 3 temptations that Jesus faced. Love not the world.

You Have To Get In The Ring To Win Me vs The World Proverbs 1:8-19 Luke 4:1-13 7/18/2021 We are continuing our boxing match line-up that we started two weeks ago. The first match was Me vs. Me. The second match was Me Vs. You. Today’s match is Me vs. The World, and next week it will be Me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19, Luke 4:1-13, 1 John 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Healing Vs. Medicinal Healing And Understanding The Divine Physician Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 27, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on God's healing and medicinal healing, highlighting the superiority of God's healing power.

As believers, we often find ourselves at the intersection of faith and medicine. While medicinal healing can provide temporary relief from symptoms, it is God who heals permanently. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on God's healing and medicinal healing, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

How To Say No To Temptations Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Test vs. leading into sin...ah now there’s a question for us

Little things can and do make a difference. Remember the big power failure back east last year. The New York Times reported, “one sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events which led to the largest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Abraham And Sarah

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

Why is faith so important in my life? 1. Faith makes me a friend of God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith moves me to follow God’s call (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith takes a firm grip on the infinite power of God (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith knows that God will fulfill His promises (vs. 9-10; 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes - Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 25, 2009 *Everybody has faith. Everybody has faith in something. James Merritt explains: -An atheist drinks water out of a faucet, believing it is safe. -He drives his car ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Help From The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2019

Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).

Heavenly Help from the Lord The Gospel of John John 8:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 21, 2016 (Revised September 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8 we are still in one of the most important seasons of Christ's ministry on earth. It's the 2 or 3 week ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bear Fruit For Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2020

How can we bear more fruit for our Heavenly Father? -- Only by Jesus working in us and through us! 1. He is the essential connection (vs. 1-2, 4-6). 2. He gives us the essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. He gives us an essential command (vs. 4). 4. He gives us an extraordinary commitment (vs. 7).

How to Bear Fruit for Our Heavenly Father The Gospel of John John 15:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 30, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that for a long time we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2015

While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. Do I have any gifts from God (vs. 14-15)? 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom (vs. 16-18)? 3. What is my ultimate goal (vs. 19-23)? 4. Do I really know God (vs. 24-30)?

The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord's Return Matthew 25:13-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2015 *In vs. 13, Jesus tells us to "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Shows Us God's Way To Cope With A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2022

What should we do when a crisis comes? 1. Keep pursuing God's plan for our lives (vs. 18, 24-25). 2. Keep growing in God's goodness (vs. 18-20). 3. Keep trusting God to guide us (vs. 20-23). 4. Keep trusting God to take care of us (vs. 21-23).

Joseph Shows Us God's Way to Cope with a Crisis The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (New version prepared December 4, 2022) MESSAGE: *One of Dave Berry's favorite childhood Christmas memories was the annual Children's Christmas Program at his church in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023

Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, James 2:23, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 17:15-22, Genesis 18:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord’s Return... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2023

While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. What gifts do I have from God? (vs. 14-15). 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom? (vs. 16-18). 3. What is our ultimate goal for life? (vs. 19-23). 4. Do I really know God? (vs. 24-30).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord’s Return... The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 25:13-30; Luke 19:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 15, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 25:13. Most of you know that by now, it was only 2 or 3 days before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist