Sermons on Cast An Evil Spell:

The First Truths Of The Last Supper Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

It's called the Last Supper, but that’s not really true. Jesus looked forward to a time in the future when He would be alive, and He would celebrate a feast in the Kingdom of God. This will be a future time of reunion, refreshment, and rejoicing.

INTRODUCTION Easter is five weeks from today. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to walk with Jesus through 94 hours of events that changed the course of our world. The 94-hour period started when Jesus sat down with His disciples to eat the Passover Meal. It ended on Easter Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Raising The Bar: Let Your Life Count For Something Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014

We are called to let our lives count for Christ even when it means go against the cultural standards and political correctness of society.

Raising The Bar—“Let Your Life Count For Something” 10/13/152 2 Chronicles 33:21-34:8 Philippians 3:7-16 Today is the final message in our series “Raising The Bar.” We have looked at letting our yes mean yes, our attitudes towards those around us, and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014

An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Osteen Effect

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 19, 2014

A sermon that warns of the dangers of "another" gospel.

"THE OSTEEN EFFFECT" Galatians 1:1-9 Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Heart Of Christianity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 20, 2014

It is important to restore not only the form of New Testament Christianity, but also the heart of New Testament Christianity. One word that sums up the heart of New Testament Christianity is COMMITMENT.

Introduction: A. I like the old story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should dedicate themselves to service. The song leader then led the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2014

We spend a lot of time posing questions to God, but what about the questions that God would pose to us?

Where Are You? Series: What God Wants To Know Brad Bailey – September 7, 2014 (Personal reference to returning from taking summer break) Break… been serving as the Lead pastor for 23 years…pastoral team for 27 years…(1404 weeks) • Planned a big surprise trip for my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Follow Me? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 26, 2013

Let’s as Christians stop whining about and judging all the disobedient people who don’t even claim his name. Forget about the homosexuals, the abortionists, you think God won’t take care of all that? Love them and he will take care of the judgment.

Last time we were together Moses had just been given the 10 Commandments. He had been going up and down the mountain hearing from God and relaying this information from God to the people. Now it wasn’t just the 10 commandments. Moses in that short time received 4 chapters of detailed laws ...read more

Strength Through Meekness Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God directs the inheritance of the Kingdom toward the one who displays the spirit of meekness

John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station on the island, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver them. They resolved within themselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Changing My Citizenship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

My life of discipleship must begin by changing my citizenship from this earth to the Kingdom of God

This week I read an article about the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, Ohio that caught my attention. In part it read: While he served as pastor at Central College Presbyterian Church on Sunbury Road in Westerville, the Rev. Dr. Richard Ellsworth remembers seeing fishermen going by early on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Remain In The Vine Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2013

Christ followers want (and need) an unbroken fellowship with God; this sermon gives three pointers to assist us from John 15:1-17.

WHAT MUST I DO? REMAIN IN THE VINE JOHN 15:1-17 INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that “Whatever God’s Word says I MUST do, God knows I CAN do!” and it is with that confidence that we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Service

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

What prepares a person for effective service to the Lord? How do you come from a place of accepting Christ as your Savior to being used by Him for His glory? What is it that can turn an ordinary, dull, routine Christian walk into an extraordinary, exciting and adventurous Christian life?

(2) Mark 1:9-15 6-23-13 What prepares a person for effective service to the Lord? How do you come from a place of accepting Christ as your Savior to being used by Him for His glory? What is it that can turn an ordinary, dull, routine Christian walk into an extraordinary, exciting and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be A Christian Who Cares

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2013

How can we be Christians who care? 1. Go beyond what's familiar. 2. Go beyond what's fair. 3. Go beyond putting ourselves first. 4. Go beyond our fears. 5. Go beyond by faith.

Be a Christian Who Cares 2 Kings 5:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: *It's always a good idea to look back over life and think about the people who have made a difference: People who helped us in a time of need. *People who blessed us. -Opened new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Labor For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2013

God has a job for you: 1. Bear someone else’s burden (vs. 1-2). 2. Examine your efforts (vs. 3-5). 3. Spread the right kind of seed (vs. 6-8). 4. Be willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9). 5. Get fully involved in God’s labor of love (vs. 10).

Our Labor for the Lord Galatians 6:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 1, 2013 *Back in 2004, “Reader’s Digest” told the story of a family going on vacation: the Klinger family. Before they left, they asked their 9-year-old neighbor about taking care of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hope That Overcomes The Horrors Of Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 17, 2013

As Christians we have hope! 1. The hope of God's protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of Godly purpose (vs. 13-14 & 19-23). 3. The hope of God's prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

Hope that Overcomes the Horrors of Life Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 26, 2012 *We had a great Christmas yesterday, with all 3 children home, plus Katie's husband Wes. Mary pulled out all the stops to make sure that everything was just right, and it was. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist