Sermons on Clarence W Hall:

The Divine Difference In Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2012

1. God wants to give us a contented life (vs. 11-13). 2. God wants to give us a charitable life (vs. 10 & 13-18). 4. God wants to give us a confident life (vs. 13, 19 & 23).

The Divine Difference in Life Philippians 4:10-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 14, 2012 *One of the most famous trials in American history was the Scopes Monkey trial in 1925. A teacher in Tennessee was charged with the crime of teaching evolution. And the trial drew ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Touch

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2005

See how Jesus can transform doubting, discouraged, defeated disciples into passionate followers.

Introducion- Have you ever seen someone transformed from a pessimistic defeated person into a passionate enthusiastic person? (Show the congregation two sections from the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The first section is when George is considering suicide. The second section is after George has ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas: The Angels Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the angels around the manger.

Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re surrounded by angels. We even have an angel hanging in our front yard here at FUMC in the Nativity scene. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24, Luke 2:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

An Advocate With The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

An Advocate with the Father

Introduction: The Advocate From a Florida prison cell in June 1962, Clarence Earl Gideon wrote a note asking the United States Supreme Court to review his conviction for a crime he said he didn’t commit. He added that he didn’t have the means to hire a lawyer. One year later, in the historic ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Have You Met The Lion? Series

Contributed by Daniel Driggs on Dec 23, 2005

An examination of some of the characteristics of the Lion of Judah as displayed in Aslan the lion in C. S. Lewis’The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

TITLE: Have you met the Lion? TEXT: Revelation 5:5 Through the years there have been a number of famous lions on television and in the movies. • Leo debuted on July 31, 1928 as the MGM lion mascot seen at the beginning of every MGM feature film. • In the film adaptation The Wizard of Oz ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Me Barabbas

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 12, 2008

Politician Pilate is on trial now, and he has a finger in the air checking the wind’s direction. Instead of doing what is right, he does what is easy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Call Me Barabbas Matthew 27:11-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Barabbas.html Last time we saw the religious phase of Jesus’ trial, in which He was accused of blasphemy. But that charge wasn’t worthy of death in the Roman world, so they need to try to dig something else up. How about treason? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Truth The Lord Wants Us To See Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2019

The Lord wants us to see: 1. The darkness of disbelief (vs. 34-41). 2. The infinite goodness of praise from God (vs. 42-43). 3. The blessings of believing in Jesus (vs. 44-47).

Spiritual Truth the Lord Wants Us to See The Gospel of John John 12:34-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 14, 2017 (Revised December 16, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:20. In tonight's Scripture, the Lord was still in the Temple in Jerusalem. It ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Worth Sharing

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 14, 2023

Romans 10 has three-fold moves in the chapter. Paul critiques legalistic righteousness, speaks to genuine righteousness residing in the soul, and points to visionary faith that comes through inspiring words. Paul says those who share the Good News have beautiful, pure feet.

This past week there was a post on the Fort Gibson Forum. It had a picture of a pretty horse walking down a paved road. He/she had a saddle and bridal but no rider guiding him toward a worthwhile destination. Not sure where the horse was headed. Though he looked confident, his owner had to come and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15, Matthew 15:8-9, Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Off - Put On Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 12, 2024

Based on Colossians 3:5-17 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of putting off the "garments of garbage" & putting on the "garments of grace."

“PUT OFF – PUT ON” Colossians 3:5-17 FBCF – 8/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hospital visit mid-afternoon Tue. Decided to stop at Broad Street Bakery to grab a cup of coffee & work on sermon some. Tuxedo rental store upstairs in Banner Hall. On chalkboard downstairs – “In a tuxedo, I’m a star. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Wild And Crazy Guy--Not!

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 17, 2008

As we walk with God it is easy to be misunderstood by our peers.

A WILD AND CRAZY GUY--NOT! Text: Mark 3:5-12, 20-21 (Mark 3:5 KJV) And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched [it] out: and his hand was restored whole as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:5-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Angels

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the angels in Luke's account of the Christmas story.

The Characters of Christmas: The Angels Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24a, Luke 2: 9-15 Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Samson, A Man With An Ethical Blind Spot Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Samson and Delilah the stuff of real human drama. It is one of the great classic tragedies of all literature—sacred or secular. Some parts of this sermon were gleaned from a sermon by Rev. Charles Swindal

“Samson, A Man with an Ethical Blind Spot” (Judges 13-16) There are certain stories in the Bible which fit into a very special category. Those are the stories which reveal the essence of the people in the story. That is to say, if you know the story, you know what the people are like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 19, 2007

This sermon examines the question of what Jesus would do in 5 very common areas of life, and also makes the point that we as His Disciples should follow "IN HIS STEPS"

Title: What Would Jesus Do? Text: 1 Cor 10:31-11:1, 1 Peter 2:21 Date: 11/11/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: It was a beautiful Sunday morning in the little town of Raymond. The members of the First Church of Raymond were all decked out in their Sunday finest, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

New Jerusalem

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2012

What blessings and hopes for mankind are unfolded by the descent of this city of God!

Title: NEW JERUSALEM Text: Revelation 21:2-7, "2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2-7

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Heart Of Christmas Is Hope, Peace & Joy” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2022

People want “hope”. The “λόγος”, the Intelligent Designer of the Universe pitched His tent in our midst. Christmas is the radical celebration that reminds us that the DNA of the Creator is found in the arms of a teenage girl in the city of Bethlehem. Quote from Max Lucado

In Jesus Holy Name December 11, 2022 Advent III Philippians 4:4 Redeemer “The Heart of Christmas is Hope, Peace & Joy” Christmas can be a crazy time. People want “hope” for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran