Sermons on Cleansing:

The Family Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 14, 2019

Being in God's family... 1. is a special present. 2. comes from a special power. 3. is for a special people. 4. comes through a special process. 5. is for a special purpose.

The Family of God Series: The Gospel of John John 1:10-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 30, 2016 (Revised June 14, 2019) *Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote the words to this very well-known song: "You will notice we say brother and sister 'round here, It's because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016

1. Real hope is hungry to be holy (vs. 3, 5-7). 2. Real hope refuses to be satisfied with sin (vs. 4, 8). 3. Real hope is secure in the Savior (vs. 9). 4. Real hope is led by love (vs. 10).

The Life Changing Power of Godly Hope 1 John 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 24, 2016 (Revised December 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Names Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 2, 2020

There are certain titles given to Jesus in Scripture that speak to the intimate relationship that He has with His church. Jesus is - the shepherd of the flock, the head of the body, the cornerstone of the building...etc

The Church Names Of Jesus OKAY – first of all I would like to give a huge birthday shout out to… to….US!!! YOU SEE – today is Pentecost Sunday! The birthday of the Church and of the Kingdom Jesus came to establish, nearly 2000 years ago. NOW REMEMBER – Jesus said in Matthew 16 And I tell you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, John 10:14, Colossians 1:18, Isaiah 54:5, John 15:5, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Woman Whom Satan Has Kept Bound All These 18 Years

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

You Can Be Delivered From Sins And Unto God But There Are Bondages From The Past That Need To Be Overcome. Jesus Never Performed Miracles Just To Excite but to bring glory to God, to meet the needs of people, and to bring them closer to God's grace.

THIS WOMAN WHOM SATAN HAS KEPT BOUND FOR 18 YEARS Luke 13:10 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the temples, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over double and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Detrimental Competition-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2017

2 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-II—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Welcome Competition: The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, & ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Defends Himself Before The Jerusalem Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 10, 2017

It appears that when the church leaders in Jerusalem had heard of Peter’s experience in Joppa at the home of Cornelius, they challenged his action and recalled him to Jerusalem for the purpose of justifying it.

May 6, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.D.7: Peter Defends Himself Before the Jerusalem Church (11:1-18) Scripture (Acts 11:1-18; KJV) 1 And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #21 Series

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2015

Continuing study of Romans, Chapter 9:1-18

Book of Romans Lesson # 21 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 9:1 – 9:18 We ended last week with a discussion of the predestination of God for man. God has already determined that we should live victorious; that we should be blessed; that we should fulfill his will in the earth; and that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Thanks | Thanksgiving Sermon Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 29, 2020

Shakespeare said, “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child.” “Ingratitude, thou marble-hearted fiend.” Even Shakespeare recognized what it is to have ingratitude

Follow us on: Today we are celebrating thanksgiving for this year that God has blessed us with. Shakespeare said, “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child.” “Ingratitude, thou marble-hearted fiend.” Even Shakespeare recognized what it is to have ingratitude. GIVING ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, John 11:41, John 6:11, Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Wants To Help Us Have Great Faith! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2021

God wants to help us have great faith, and this Scripture can help us get there. We need to: 1. Feed our faith on God's Word (vs. 1-7). 2. Humbly compare our life to Christ (vs. 5-8). 3. Get eternal lessons from earthly things (vs. 8-9). 4. Learn the blessings of believing (vs. 9-13).

God Wants to Help Us Have Great Faith! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 10, 2021) *Would you like to have more faith in God? What Christian could say no to that question? Of course, we want more faith! The good news is that God wants to help us have more. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Babylon: Clear The Clutter Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2022

We no longer live in a Christian nation. In this 5-week series, we are going to focus on the life of a believer in God who was forced to live in Babylon and draw from his life principles for us. He lived in Babylon. We live in Babylon. He was pulled away from God. We are pulled away from God.

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON CLEAR THE CLUTTER DANIEL 1:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today we begin a 5-week sermon series that will focus our attention on a basic truth that not all of us want to admit. We find it difficult to admit if we can at all. There should be a support group for those who ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nazareth – A Synagogue Visit Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 5, 2017

Nazareth – a synagogue visit - Luke chapter 4 verses 14-30 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Jesus began in Galilee (vs 14-15) Jesus began in the synagogue (vs 16) Jesus began with Isiah (vs 16) Jesus began to disclose himself (vs 16) SERMON BODY Ill: • One day Albert Einstein had an idea: • What would a light wave look like to someone keeping pace with it? • In ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God's Top Ten

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2017

Use the 10 Commandment to know God, to know yourself, and to know love.

Some time ago, A. J. Jacobs, a Jewish author, decided to spend a year putting into practice everything he read in the Bible. At the end of that year, he wrote a book, called The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible. For example, on Day 62 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Permanent Resident - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 20, 2020

What does it mean to host the Holy Spirit?

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41; Romans 10:9-10; Galatians 5:16-26 Theme: Living with the Holy Spirit Title: Our Permanent Resident – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I love Old Testament stories. One of those stories is found in 2 Kings Chapter 4 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41, Romans 10:9-10, Galatians 5:16-26, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Today, I will be speaking on the topic of fellowship...

The Habit of Fellowship - Participating in God's Family Why Don't We fellowship? Fellowship is one of the five purposes for the church, however, there is an obvious failure on many in the body of Christ to fellowship. Why then do we not fellowship? One reason is that the isolation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible