Sermons on Crossing The Line:

Zechariah’s Fourth Vision: Messiah The Qualifier Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 11, 2022

Do you want to enjoy intimacy with God and operate in His authority? In Zechariah 3 we are given two keys for that to happen. Additionally, it is only possible through Messiah Jesus seen here as Servant, the Branch, and the Chief Cornerstone.

Today we return to our study of Zechariah. Zechariah, along with a faithful remnant, have returned from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding the temple along with Ezra and restoring worship of the Lord in their homeland. For 70 years the nation has been living in Babylon as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Kings 2:3, 1 Timothy 4:16, James 4:8, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 20:28, Isaiah 11:1-2, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Daniel 2:34-35, Isaiah 11:1-3, Matthew 21:42, Revelation 5:6, 1 Kings 4:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022

Justice is crying out for satisfaction in this horrible unjust world. Justice is allied to TRUTH so truth must be pursued so that justice can be implemented. Injustice, Justice and Truth are explored.

JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 2 OF 2 I would like to take up our examination from last time and am repeating the last two paragraphs. This time we will be looking further into biblical justice. JUSTICE IS CRYING OUT FOR SATISFACTION Our governments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-19, Isaiah 33:7-8, Zechariah 8:3-5, Isaiah 10:1-2, Romans 4:3, Romans 6:13, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 12:11, Micah 3:1-3, Micah 3:4, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grand Narrative: Lessons From The Past Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Inside the believer’s mind, there is something very close to assurance yet is as dangerous as the “running with the bulls” in Spain. It is presumption. Presumption is an idea taken to be true though it is not known of certain.

Begin message with an Interview with Clay Warnock from The Call on Foster Care. Questions are: 1. How many children are currently in care in our local area? 2. How many homes are available for these children? 3. What do these children need from the church? We’re in a series of sermons in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Falls Apart Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The story of what happened in the Garden of Eden is important – powerfully important. And I want to make you aware at the outset, that this is not just the story of the wrongdoings of two people. No, it’s the story of how the first two people’s wrongdoing affects you and me.

We’re doing a series on God’s Big Story where we are tracing the central storyline of the Bible. The Bible isn’t a mass of unconnected stories. Instead, it is one story. And that is exactly the aim of this series – to see the big picture of the Bible. I want you to see the Bible is a single story. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Difference Does Jesus Make Today? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Our faith is in God who has never failed to do what He says. He knows what He has promised, He can’t lie, and He can’t forget. He will deliver on time, every time, and all the time. God is a promise-making, promise-keeping God.

Would you take a moment and lend me an assist. On Sunday, April 23 and 30, you choose the sermon topics. Go to our websites and vote – I would love to hear from you. I have had one of the more challenging weeks in recent memory. One of our children had allergic reaction, another needed 25 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 25: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus - Sermon 1: The Promise And Power Of Confessing Our Sins Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2025

The Joy of Jesus Christ... 1. Comes through heartfelt confession (vs. 1-5). 2. Comes from heavenly cleansing (vs. 6-10).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 25: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Sermon 1: The Promise and Power of Confessing Our Sins Psalm 51:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 29, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Behold The Radiance Of Christ - Hebrews 1:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 9, 2025

Hebrews 1:3 unveils the majesty and supremacy of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Go! And Behold the Radiance of Christ - Hebrews 1:3 Introduction: Today we gather to immerse ourselves in the profound depths of God's Word, focusing on a verse that unveils the majesty and supremacy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Turn with me to Hebrews 1:3 (NLT): "The Son radiates God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, John 1:14, Colossians 1:15, Colossians 1:17, 1 John 1:7, Ephesians 1:20-21, Romans 8:34, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:2, John 10:28, 2 Corinthians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3: How To Call On God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2024

1. Look back at the Lord's faithfulness (vs. 9). 2. Admit our sinful shortcomings (vs. 10). 3. Keep trusting in God's truth (vs. 9,10,12). 4. Keep serving our Savior (vs. 10). 5. Give God the glory for the good things in your life (vs. 10). 6. Tell God about your troubles (vs. 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 3: How to Call on God in a Crisis Genesis 32:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study another great prayer from the Old Testament. But first, remember that the Holy Spirit put over 200 prayers in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Never See Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 25, 2024

The stakes are cosmically and eternally high at this moment. Jesus’ actions don’t determine the outcome of some silly game, but determine the eternal destinies of millions of men and women, boys and girls. This is the ultimate “Don’t Blink” moment.

A journalist and a father of a three -year-old boy came home in 2019. The young boy saw his dad working on his iPad while he was at the house. So, while the dad was at work, the three-year-old boy picked up the iPad and tried to use it when his dad was away. Only the iPad was password protected. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

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

How Much Longer? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 25, 2002

This is the second in a series from I Corinthians 13 on the nature of love; it deals with PATIENCE.

“How Much Longer?” I Corinthians 13:4 November 24, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 We began last week looking at the subject of love of another kind: God’s kind of love. God’s love is agape love, the kind of love that extends grace toward others, that treats them better than they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not A Tame Lion

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

We like to keep things calm and happy in church, but one day Jesus really upset folks in his home synagogue. Are you ready to follow him?

You’ve heard me say before that I love The Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. We read them over and over again to our children as they were growing up. Maybe a year ago one of them, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, came out in a very successful movie. That inspired me to read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

A Matter Of Heart And Mind Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 28, 2007

We live out oneness by possessing good attitudes.

A MATTER OF HEART AND MIND: Living the Unity We Have Been Given I Peter 3.8 S: Attitude C: Unity Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY POSSESSING GOOD ATTITUDES. ?: What? What are the attitudes we should possess? KW: Approaches TS: We will find in our study of I Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Need To Remember

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 26, 2024

This Memorial Day’s message looks at our need to remember those who lost their lives defending our freedoms, but also our need to remember what God has done, especially sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die upon the cross to set us free from sin and death.

Memorial Day Message “Our Need to Remember” Joshua 4 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyS0LTsG9Os Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and giving honor to the men and women who died while serving in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11, 1 Chronicles 16:15-17, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Mix Other Faith Practices Into The Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 23, 2001

We need to be on guard against the schemes of the Devil, who would have us mix other faith practices with the Christian faith.

Islington Baptist Church May 20, 2001 Series: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way Key texts for this week: I Corinthians 6:12-13; 10:23; II Corinthians 6:14-18, Ephesians 4:15-5-20, I Timothy 4:16, Romans 6:11-23, Galatians 1, Revelations ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist