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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    A Vital Goal For The Next Generation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 23, 2011
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     | 9,324 views

    1. We must declare God’s might (vs. 1-6). 2. We must declare God’s majesty (vs. 5 & 10-13). 3. We must declare God’s mercy (vs. 8-9 & 14-21).

    A Vital Goal for the Next Generation Psalm 145:1-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 3, 2010 *Goals are important in life. A wise man once said, “If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time.” And that is true. On the other hand, Les Brown once said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 1: Sure Truths From The Savior's Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 21, 2023
     | 2,388 views

    Sure truths we can know from the Savior's prophecy: 1. The cross of Jesus Christ is the hinge of History (vs. 1-2). 2. We must stand on the truth of God's Word (vs. 3-5). 3. We have the sure blessings of salvation (vs. 6-13). 4. God wants us to help share His gospel (vs. 14).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24. For the last 12 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. One of my Bibles tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Of Kings Has Come To Us! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2022
     | 2,986 views

    What does the Lord's coming on Palm Sunday tell us about His coming to us? 1. He comes with the greatest humility (vs. 1-3). 2. He comes as the Prince of Peace (vs. 4-5). 3. He comes deserving our faithful service (vs. 6-7). 4. He comes worthy of our heartfelt worship (vs. 8-9).

    The King of Kings Has Come to Us! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 15, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21, as we focus on one of the greatest wonders of Christianity. Today's Scripture took place on the day that we call Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chose New Gods Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2012
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    There was ‘war’ in Israel because they chose new gods!

    Chose new gods…. Judges 5:8” They chose new gods; Then there was war in the gates; Not a shield or spear was seen among forty thousand in Israel.” It is past midnight as I write this message with a lot of burden; today it is not only the entertainment industry that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    False Disciples Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,452 views

    A sermon examining the tragic reality of false followers of Christ.

    FALSE DISCIPLES Acts 1:15-20 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Benedict Arnold was a general during the Revolutionary War. Arnold originally fought for the continental Army but eventually devised a plan to defect to the British Army. While fighting on the American side he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Pagans Happy (For A While)

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2018
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    Godliness exalts a nation. Ungodliness condemns a nation. A study of the migration of godly people from a nation turning from righteousness and the impact their leaving had on that nation and the nation to which the immigrated.

    “The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel presented themselves to him from all places where they lived. For the Levites left their common lands and their holdings and came to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons cast them out from serving as priests of the LORD, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than A Mother

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 3, 2023
     | 1,765 views

    No matter how deep the scars that life has left us with, the mother-love of God can restore the broken places and refill the empty places. There is nothing that we have lost that cannot be transformed or redeemed.

    Many of you met my sister Kathleen and her son Brian when they came down for my installation. Brian is the only child in our generation, my mother’s only grandchild. And that’s surprising because, of the two of us, Kathleen didn’t want children and I did. I was the one who played with dolls. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Anatomy Of Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,504 views

    What is the difference between belief in Jesus and unbelief? What is the sign for Jesus that his task is finished?

    One of the things that was quite striking when we were in Canada recently was the change of colours in the trees. We found that as the 3 weeks we had there went by we saw more and more red and yellow. Now of course we have leaves changing colour here in Australia in autumn, but I don’t think it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Holiness Theology?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
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    In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin

    In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin (refusing to repent of active sin the Holy Spirit convicts a believer to turn from). ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Power Of Touch Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,899 views

    Jesus came for those who have fame and for those who live in shame.

    The Power of Touch Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Brian Bill June 4-5, 2016 Ed Stetzer recently tweeted: “In 5 days: 700 refugees drowned off Greece, 9000 babies were aborted in the U.S., 68 were shot in Chicago…and a gorilla dominated the news.” Last Saturday a young boy climbed a railing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection: The King Is Alive Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 10, 2019
     | 6,940 views

    You ask me what is the most important feature or belief of the Christian faith, and I will say without a doubt, it is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Disprove it, and the entire belief system disintegrates.

    The Resurrection Mark 16:1-7 The King is Alive John 3:16: “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever will believe in Him will not perish, but have everlasting and eternal life.” 1 Peter 3:18: “For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate God’s Greatness

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    1. Celebrate Christ’s great sympathy toward us (vs. 1-6). 2. Celebrate Christ’s great opportunity for us (vs. 5-11). 3. Celebrate Christ’s great ability to help us (vs. 2-4 & 11-13).

    Celebrate God’s Greatness John 6:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 15, 2009 *Many people in our church have dreamed of a new children’s building for almost 20 years, and this year our dream has come to life! We are here today to celebrate this dream, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America's Great Heritage And Hope

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2021
     | 3,784 views

    How to find the hope we need: 1. Remember how God has rescued His people (vs. 1-3). 2. Cry out for God's compassion (vs. 4-7). 3. Trust in God's truth (vs. 8-13, 1-4).

    America's Great Heritage and Hope Psalm 85:1-13 Cornerstone Church - July 4, 2021 *Today we celebrate our Declaration of Independence from England on July 4th, 1776. On that same day over in England, King George III wrote these words in his diary: "July 4th, 1776: Nothing happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service With A Smile! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2021
     | 3,294 views

    God wants us to serve the Lord with gladness. Here's how: 1. We need the right appreciation for everyone (vs. 3-5). 2. We need the right participation from everyone (vs. 6-8). 3. We need the right foundation for everyone (vs. 9).

    Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service with a Smile! The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 26, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. In chapters 1-11, Paul spelled out the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 3: Grace! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2021
     | 4,271 views

    Three results for everyone who receives God's grace by receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior: 1. We will never be abandoned by God (vs. 1-2a). 2. We will never be alone (vs. 2-5). 3. We will always be accepted by God (vs. 5-10).

    The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 3: Grace! The Book of Romans Romans 11:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 18, 2016 (Revised April 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *A few weeks ago in Romans 9, we began to study the infinite greatness of God. Tonight in Romans 11 we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist