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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Unforgivable Sin

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,529 views

    Have you ever worried about committing the unpardonable or unforgivable sin? What is the unforgivable sin?

    The Unforgivable Sin Matthew 12:22-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 6, 2008 *Have you ever worried about committing the unpardonable or unforgivable sin? What is the unforgivable sin? A lot of people think it’s suicide, but that’s not what the Bible says. *When James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Inconvenient Truth

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
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    Many Christians don’t like to hear the word "Servant" or "Servanthood" because it implies a less than attractive feature of God’s kingdom. Yet it is the very essence that draws true power from a mighty God.

    OPENER: Object Lesson: Usefulness of the Broom Hold a broom up for all to see. Rather than beginning to sweep up themes, take out one strand of the broom and start to clean up the mess. It will only take seconds before they realize you need to use the whole broom or it will take you too long to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Apart For The Gospel

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,059 views

    Our love for Christ compels us to serve HIM and to reach out to others who need to hear the most powerful message that world will ever hear: John 3:16 NIV

    Cornerstone Church March 6, 2005 SET APART FOR THE GOSPEL Acts 13:1-12 INTRODUCTION: This morning I stand to speak in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Has God Called You To Be A Shepherd?

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,438 views

    God has called you to be a shepherd of his flock.

    Has God Called You to be a Shepherd? Val will sing: God Will Make A Way at the end of the message Nehemiah 1: 3 Monte T. Brown September 24, 2005 Annual Sermon Tri-County Assoc. Annual Mtg. First Southern Fort Scott I will be taking my text from Nehemiah 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Altar Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    Paul, Pt. 3

    THE ALTAR OF SACIFICE (ROMANS 12:1-2) Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new apartment. “I got a wife and three kids and I’d love to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Things Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 30, 2012
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,483 views

    How do we introduce people? In this passage, we see John, the baptist and Jesus introduced in such graceful ways. May our words of introduction too be words of blessing, words of power, peace and grace!

    Three Things: Matthew 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was a young student who had just graduated with his M.Th, fresh with his knowledge of New Testament and Greek. He was asked to introduce a colleague who had come to visit from Germany. This colleague was a pastor there. He knew what the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2011
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     | 10,509 views

    I. God speaks about our service (vs. 1-11): -Appointments, abilities, accomplishments. II. God speaks about His Sabbaths (vs. 12-17): -A serious thing, a sign, our strength.

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 10 Exodus 31:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 25, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Tonight we are near the end of Moses’ fifth meeting on Mount Sinai with the pre-incarnate Lord Jesus Christ. (1) *This fifth meeting lasted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 15 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2011
     | 6,739 views

    Am I on the Lord’s side? To know, ask yourself these questions: 1. Am I stubborn to sin against God? (19-22) 2. Do I see the seriousness of my sin? (19-25) 3. Have I come to the Savior? (26) 4. Am I willing to take a strong stand for the Lord? (26-29)

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 15 Who Is on the Lord’s Side? Exodus 32:15-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2010 BACKGROUND: *Moses’ fifth meeting with the Lord on Mount Sinai lasted for 40 days. There the Lord gave Moses the Ten Commandments and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I’m Saved! What Now?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2011
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    4 key instructions for the Christian life: 1. Keep adjusting your attitude (vs. 4-5). 2. Keep asking for God’s help (vs. 6-7). 3. Keep giving attention to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Keep taking action to do God’s will (vs. 9).

    “I’m Saved! -- What Now?” Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2010 (Updated July 31, 2011) *When Mary and I were in Chicago a few years ago, we went into a little coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, -- but I couldn’t figure out how to get it opened! I’m used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2011
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     | 11,045 views

    1. God confirms His salvation (vs. 1-4). 2. God challenges us to obey His voice (vs. 5). 3. God calls us to be His people (vs. 5-6). 4. God commands us to communicate His Word (vs. 6-7).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 1 Exodus 19:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 2, 2010 BACKGROUND &INTRODUCTION: *The Lord is with us here tonight. God’s Word makes that clear. And it is a wonderful truth of the Christian life. But one day, Christians, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Instructions Of A Father Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 11, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,495 views

    God wants to raise you up, to educate you and train you in His wisdom. He use a home and earthly fathers and mothers as His schools and teachers. Those that graduate from God's School of Wisdom receive its watch-care and honor.

    PROVERBS 4: 1-9 THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A FATHER or Finding God's Direction [2 Timothy 3:14 / 1 Kings 3:5-14] We all need a relationship with our father. A little boy sat frustrated and near tears. He was trying to build a toy wagon but he just couldn't get the wheels to go on. His dad came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Queen Of Beauty - Esther Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 10,301 views

    A 32 week journey through the Bible, inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A look at the story of Esther

    The Queen of Beauty March 6, 2011 - Week 20 Sometimes I feel like my life is like a day in Vegas. My faith, my destiny is all wrapped up in the roll of the dice. Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don’t. Would you be willing to roll the dice, knowing if you lost, you could lose more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

    I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctifying The Secular On Halloween Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,338 views

    While some teach us to avoid the Halloween season, Paul’s visit to Mars Hill may have left us a clue as to sanctifying the secular for God.

    Sanctifying the Secular Acts 17:15-34 (ESV) My emails filled up this week from my pastor’s newsletters about Halloween. I get the same emails about the Christmas tree and the Easter bunny. About half of them warned pastors about allowing their churches to do anything around the Halloween ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene