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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How Will You Respond To The Riches Of God's Glory? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2019
     | 3,643 views

    1. We can see the riches of God's glory... [1] in His love (vs. 1-5). [2] in His knowledge (vs. 3-4; 11-14). [3] in His mission (7-15). 2. How should we respond to the riches of God's glory? [1] By believing in Jesus Christ (vs. 14-15). [2] By staying close to our Savior (vs. 16).

    How Will You Respond to the Riches of God's Glory? The Gospel of John John 11:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 5, 2017 (Revised November 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to study one of the Lord's great miracles. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dismantle Your Glory

    Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,381 views

    God is calling you to a new level of intimacy. If you dare to answer His call, the Lord will reveal a Fresh part of His Character to you. He will pull you so close that you will be breathing the rarefied air of Heaven. The place David Call “SECRET PLACE”.

    DISMANTLE YOUR GLORY The Burial of a man’s glory is the birth of God’s Glory: We have lost the art of adoring the Lord. Our worship gets so cluttered with endless strings of shallow and insincere words that we do most of the time to take up space or put in prayer time with passionless ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trust In The Lord!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2013
     | 14,216 views

    Trust God enough: 1. To focus on His Word (vs. 1-4). 2. To follow His guidance (vs. 5-6). God guides with: closed doors (Acts 16:6&7), divine appointments (Acts 16:6-8 & 10), dreams (Acts 16:9), a daily diet of His Word. 3. To fear the Lord (vs. 7-8).

    Trust in the Lord! Proverbs 3 1-8; Acts 16:6-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 24, 2013 *Who do you trust? I trust my wife. And I know many good, Godly Christians I would trust with my life. But standing over and above all, we can trust God! The cross of Jesus Christ proves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    The Undeniable Proof: Jesus Is God's One And Only Son Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,089 views

    John the Baptist struggled with his faith in Jesus as the final chapters of his life were closing. Do strong believers doubt? Does Jesus have an answer for our doubts? He answered John's doubts with undeniable proof that He is God's One and Only Son.

    In Egypt’s “Valley of the Kings” the French Archeologist; Victor Larae discovered and excavated the tomb of Amenhotep II who was the Pharoah of the Exodus that experienced the plagues and was likely drown in the Red Sea with the rest of the Egyptian army. This tomb was found in when the corridor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message 20 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:25-28: The Final Comments To The Thessalonians – Pray, Greeting, And Closing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023
     | 1,029 views

    Paul stresses the importance of prayer for himself. He them urges strongly the reading of his letter but again highlights one of his favourite words – GRACE. It was grace that blesses the Thessalonians.

    MESSAGE 20 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:25-28: THE FINAL COMMENTS TO THE THESSALONIANS – PRAY, GREETING, AND CLOSING GRACE [A]. PAUL’S REQUESTED PRAYER {{1Thessalonians 5:25 “Brethren, pray for us.”}} This is only a short verse, a short request, and Paul does not elaborate on prayer points, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 10: Our Lord's Last Hours Before He Died Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 8, 2023
     | 2,666 views

    1. Jesus was abused for us (Matt 27:26-31). 2. Jesus was assisted for us (Matt 27:31-32). 3. Jesus was in agony for us (Matt 27:33-36). 4. Jesus was antagonized for us (Matt 27:37-44). 5. Jesus was absolutely willing to save us (Luke 23:34-43).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 10: Our Lord's Last Hours Before He Died The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:26-44; Luke 23:34-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 8, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today we continue our look at the darkest day in history. In these verses God's Word shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Close The Gap Between The Ideals That We Profess To Believe And The Reality Of Our Lifestyles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins by pointing out areas in our life where we are not living up to Christ’s standards of commitment.

    1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins by pointing out areas in our life where we are not living up to Christ’s standards of commitment. Jesus said, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, but do not do the things that I say?" (Luke 6:46) Ask the Lord to help you to be more responsive to the ways that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “getting Closer To God” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 36,246 views

    How do we get closer to God?

    In this series, we will be looking at seven key areas of life and how God can make a difference in each one. Today we’ll consider how we might grow in spiritual health and get closer to God. Now, one might not think we need a reason to understand why getting closer to God is crucial to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit-Led Living

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 840 views

    This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus.

    This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus. Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. Then coming to the borders of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Postscript For Preachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014
     | 6,309 views

    Paul's closing words summarise what has been presented to Timothy in this letter.

    “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. “Grace be with you.” [1] It is no secret that I am a news junkie; I fill my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle For The Truth Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    This is the opening sermon in a series through the book of Galatians that takes a close look at salvation.

    The Battle for the Truth Galatians 1:1-10 1. The Authority of Paul (1) A. Not sent by man. B. Sent by Jesus Christ and God the Father. 2. The Gospel Basics (3-6) A. Christ gave himself for our sins. B. He will rescue us from this evil age. C. This was done according to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship: Brokenness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,808 views

    To show that we must be broken before the Lord in order to draw close to Him

    INTRODUCTION -Today we are going to be partaking of the Lord’s Supper -Holy Communion -This was a special meal that Christ ate with his closest disciples on the night he was betrayed -The eve of His crucifixion -We do this quite often, but let us learn a valuable discipleship lesson today as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Going Home: The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,269 views

    A CLOSE LOOK AT PAUL'S TREACHING CONCERNING THE RAPTURE TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH

    GOING HOME: THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 RES. RD.: REVELATION 4:1-11 THE GLOBAL NEWS NETWORK (GNN) WAS OVERWEALMED BY ASTONISHING INCIDENTS THAT HAPPENED ALL OVER THE WORLD, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TELEPHONE OPERATORS, FIRST A FEW, THEN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD REPORTED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Discipleship: Simplicity

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    To show that in order to be close to the Lord, we often must simplify our lives.

    INTRODUCTION -This morning we’re going to get back to our district emphasis of discipleship -We are seeking to draw closer to the Lord this conference year and learn more of what it means to be his follower and his child -We’ve looked at the disciplines of rest, silence, solitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Adour avatar

    Give And You Will Receive Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,756 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON V GIVE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE Mk. 10:28-31 Nov. 5, 2006 FOR THE LAST TIME LET’S BE REMINDED OF THE DEFINITION OF A CONTRADICTION. TO ASSERT OR EXPRESS THE OPPOSITE OF . . . A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE . . . . – ONLY IN AMERICA ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God