Sermons on Centrality:

What Christmas Is Really About

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013

Christmas is about: 1. God's availability to us (vs. 8-12 & 15-16). 2. Our adoration for God (vs. 13-14). 3. God's assignment for us (vs. 17-20).

What Christmas Is Really About Luke 2:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 22, 2013 *I have some fond memories of Christmas as a kid: Like getting the Sears Toy Catalog every fall. By Thanksgiving we had that thing in tatters, completely falling apart. Then there was that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2012

1. We need leaders who love the Lord (1-4). 2. We should avoid the dangers of alcohol (5-11). 3. We should risk doing the right thing (12-15 &19). 4. We have the right plan for family problems (15-20). 5. We’ve found the King worth following (21).

For Such a Time as This Part 1 Esther 1:1-22 (Reading vs. 1-12) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 20, 2012 *For such a time as this. Many of us know Esther as a favorite Bible story, a story of taking a stand to do the right thing, a story of God taking care of His people. And ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Love My Neighbor?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013

1. Settle the question of salvation (vs. 25-29). 2. Strive to overcome your selfishness (vs. 29-32). 3. Follow the example of Christ’s compassion (vs. 33-37). 4. Bring hurting people to the healing place (vs. 34). 5. Be willing to pay the price (vs. 3

How Can I Love My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 *Some years ago, I was blessed to be part of a mission team in South Asia. It was about nine months after a major earthquake in the region. Over 100,000 people were killed, many more were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

All The Church Has Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2013

What makes sheep? Sheep make sheep. And we are his people and the sheep of His pasture. So how do we go about making more sheep for His flock?

In a large city there was once a prominent church building. It was a beautiful four story structure that dominated the city block on which it stood. It was well known in the community for its beautiful building, it’s dignified and well educated preacher, a choir with professional quality, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Firmly Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Apr 27, 2013

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 ( NASV) This sermon was preached during the 27th Church Anniversary of Filipino Evangelical Church in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last 26th April, 2013.

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 NASV - "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Introduction: 1. There are people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For A Great Future

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2013

1. Follow God's footsteps. 2. Bear God's burdens 3. Highlight God's help.

Guidelines for a Great Future Joshua 3:1-4:24 (Initial Reading: Joshua 3:1-13) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013

How can we live the excellent life God wants for us? 1. Our life must be founded on faith (vs. 1-4). 2. Our life must be full of God’s fruit (vs. 5-8). 3. Our life must be focused on our finish (vs. 9-11).

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 *Sometimes people get down when they compare themselves to other people: Somebody richer, smarter, stronger or better looking. Have you ever been there? Maybe you think of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013

1. Be warned about their deception (vs. 1-3). 2. Be wise about their destruction (vs. 3-6). 3. Be walking in God's deliverance (vs. 7-9).

God's Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 1 2 Peter 2:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 BACKGROUND: *The last time we met, Peter was stressing the great value of God's Word. In 2 Peter 1:19-21, the Apostle wrote: 19. We also have the prophetic word made more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 1, 2013

1. Stir-up your mind with Scripture (vs. 1-2). 2. Don't be sidetracked by scoffers (vs. 3-4). 3. Count on God's control (vs. 5-8). 4. Keep sharing the good news of salvation (vs. 9).

What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 1 2 Peter 3:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 *Have you thought about the Lord coming back lately? -- We really should, you know, and not just because of what's going on in our world. We should be thinking about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Telling What You Know

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 9, 2009

We can become effective witnesses if we acknowledge the need of the cross, experience the cleansing of the cross, and examine the way the cross works.

I know that most of you are Christians. But what I do not know is how many of you are effective Christians. How many of you can use your faith in an effective way? I know that most, though not all, of you are professed believers. You have publicly acknowledged Christ as Lord; you have followed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Article 14. Saving Faith..... Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 15, 2009

How do you tell whether you’ve got the real thing and not a poor imitation? What am I talking about faith, have you simply got religous faith or saving faith? This sermon will show the distiction between the genuine from the fake.

Eph 2:8- 10. Article 14. Saving faith.” The real thing” • Have you got faith? The answer is yes all of us demonstrate a measure of faith everyday from switching on our central heating system to locking your front door at night, to driving a car. You are exercising a measure of faith in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Is My Defender

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011

None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On To Possess That For Which Christ Jesus First Possessed Me

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011

The inner motivation of our hearts must be a response to God's love and not any attempt to earn God's love.

Pressing on to possess that for which Christ Jesus first possessed me Phil 3:12-21 Feb 13, 2011 Intro: I don’t really consider myself a “runner”, though I guess that since I run most days on the treadmill for fitness I suppose I should. But I just don’t see myself that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Big! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2011

There is no equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God.

Title: Jesus is Big! Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: There is no one equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God. Epiphany series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The last Sunday in Epiphany and it is known as Transfiguration Sunday. At Christ’s transfiguration God, once again as at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational