Sermons on Bethel Vs Shechem:

Everybody Needs Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2019

Everybody needs Jesus... 1. Because we are lost without Him (vs. 1). 2. Because Jesus loves us (vs. 2-3). 3. Because Jesus gives us everlasting life (vs. 4-8).

Everybody Needs Jesus! The Gospel of John John 3:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2016 (Revised July 6, 2019) *About 15 years ago our daughter Katie was still in high school, and as we pulled into Wal-Mart, I saw the Jews for Jesus bus. You may know that they are a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Important Messages From Our Master Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2020

Jesus spoke about: 1. The suffering that will come our way (vs. 1-4). 2. Our Savior going away (vs. 4-7). 3. Sending God's Spirit our way (vs. 7).

More Important Messages from Our Master The Gospel of John John 16:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 15, 2017 (Revised March 26, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16, as we continue our study of the night before the cross. By this point, Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Completed Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2012

1. God’s enemies will be utterly routed (vs. 1-16). 2. God’s people will be given rest (vs. 16-23). 3. God wants His people to remember (vs. 23-32).

For Such a Time as This Part 9: The Victory Completed Esther 9:1-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 22, 2012 *Tonight we finish God’s great story of Esther, the orphan girl, who grew up to be chosen as queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was also the secret Jew who rose ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Gratitude And Growth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2012

Introduction to verse by verse study of Philippians: 1. The first big theme is grace. (vs. 1-2). 2. The second big theme is gratitude. (vs. 3-8). 3. The third big theme is growth. (vs. 9-11).

Grace, Gratitude and Growth Phil 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2012 *Philippians is a tremendous book of the Bible. Here God gives us some great words of comfort. For example in Phil 4 He tells us: 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior Helps Us Stop Stumbling

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

1. God steers us away from discouragement (vs. 1). 2. God steers us away from deceivers (vs. 2). 3. God steers us away from misguided dependence (vs. 3-9).

The Savior Helps Us Stop Stumbling Philippians 3:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 9, 2012 *Have you ever stumbled? -- Of course we all have. The last time I stumbled badly was two summers ago. I went out after dark to turn off the sprinkler. And foolishly, I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015

God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

Living With The Love Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2023

1. Godly love shines the light on our salvation (vs. 10-13). 2. Godly love strengthens the assurance of our salvation (vs. 14-15). 3. Godly love spurs us into action (vs. 16-18).

Living with the Love of the Lord 1 John 3:10-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared December 30, 2023) MESSAGE: *God's kind of agape love is one of the greatest themes in this very short letter from the Apostle John. We know this because the original words for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through Life With Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 10, 2024

We have to... 1. Learn the truth about the Lord (vs. 17-21). 2. Change our spiritual clothes (vs. 22-28). 3. Receive God's renewal in our lives (vs. 23).

Walking through Life with Jesus Christ Ephesians 4:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Remember that the Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote four letters. Three were sent to churches, and one was to a Christian friend. All ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Truly Worship God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2024

1. Let God fill you with the Holy Spirit (vs. 18). 2. Let God put a song in your heart (vs. 18, 19). 3. Let God give you more gratitude (vs. 18, 20).

How Can We Truly Worship God? Ephesians 5:18-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared June 17, 2024) (Revised July 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *Today our focus is on worship, and nothing is more important in our Christian life than heartfelt worship of God. But what is worship? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Part 29: Moses Shows Us How To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 8, 2025

Moses shows us how to pray... 1. Maintain our reliance on the Lord (vs. 1-4). 2. Magnify our reverence for the Lord (vs. 3-11). 3. Make the right requests to the Lord (vs. 12-17).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 29: Moses Shows Us How to Pray Psalm 90:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 8, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today God wants to bless our hearts by speaking through one of the most unique Psalms in the Bible. It's Psalm 90, written by Moses, and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Promise Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2001

Faith/Promise Giving vs. Abundance Giving

Sermon for 5/6/2001 Promise Giving Luke 6:38 and Mark 12:41-44 ** Thanks to Don Robinson for his sermon on Promise Giving (Luke 6:38) on SermonCentral that provided the outline for this sermon Introduction: A. Bob Russell, the minister at Southeast Christian in Louisville, said that in the early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Homecoming

Contributed by Johnny Hudson on Oct 18, 2000

I. Our attitudes concerning this homecoming? (vs.

I. Our attitudes concerning this homecoming? (vs. 1) John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  John 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Godly Living

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Preparation for Godly Living (think on these things) vs.

Preparation for Godly Living (think on these things) vs. 8 A. Romans 12:2 QUOTE B. True ö Îuncoveredâ C. Honest ö Îhonorableâ D. Just ö Îequitableâ E. Pure ö Îclean or modestâ F. Lovely ö Îacceptable, lovableâ G. Good report ö Îwell spoken ofâ H. Virtuous ö Îexcellenceâ I. Praiseworthy ö ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH

BIG IDEA: THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH (:1-4) INTRODUCTION: THIS WORD OF WISDOM APPLIES TO EVERYONE A. Exhortation to Listen Carefully (Listen Up!) "Hear this" "Give ear" B. Scope of Application (No Partiality) 1. Worldwide Application "all peoples" "all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working On Sunday? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Our legalism vs. God’s graciousness

Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: legalism vs. God’s graciousness Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan