Sermons on Crouching:

What Will Faith Do?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that shows us three things that having faith in God will do.

What Will Faith Do? Hebrews 11:1; I Samuel 17:12-51 I. Faith Will Reject Discouraging Words (v. 26-37) A. God Sized Faith Will Overcome Negative Attitudes 1. People of faith will see past the problem (v. 26) 2. People of faith will often be misunderstood (v. 28) 3. People of faith will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-51

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 6, 2005

This is a message that is meant to encourage us to help those ravaged by the recent hurricane along the Gulf Coast.

Who is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-29 I. The Thieves Saw a Victim to Exploit (v. 30) A. The thieves represent the world (the devil) 1. It’s motive is stealing 2. It’s motive is killing 3. It’s motive is destroying B. The thieves of the world care nothing for the individual 1. They tend to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Oprah

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

“The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Spirit Smile Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

This message is part of series through the book of Ephesians and deals with how to avoid the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

Making the Spirit Smile Ephesians 4:30-32 I. The Personhood of the Spirit (v. 30a) A. The Witness of Jesus Christ (John 14:17, 16:13) B. Our Potential Effect on the Spirit 1. We Can Choose to Have Fellowship With Him (Gal. 5:16) 2. We Can Choose to Be Controlled (Eph. 5:18) 3. We Can Choose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Vision

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004

If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall We Possess

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 1, 2004

There certain things we must possess if we as individuals and we as the body of Christ are going to be great kingdom people abd kingdom churches.

“What Shall We Possess?” Numbers 13 & 14 I. We Must Possess God’s Plan (13:1-2) A. God’s Plan is Communicated (v. 1) 1. It is Communicated Through Prayer 2. It is Communicated Through His Word B. God’s Plan Requires Leadership (v. 2c) C. God’s Plan is a Sure Thing (v. 2b) II. We Must Possess ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running With A Vision

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 2, 2004

When we ask God to give us a vision for our church there are some things we must do. This message points out these things.

Running With a Vision Habakkuk 2:1-4 I. Running With Vision Begins With Praying and Waiting (v.1) A. We Must Inquire of God (Hab. 1:2-17) B. We Must Have Patience (v. 1a) C. We Must Listen (v. 1b) D. We Must Be Prepared to Answer (v. 1c) II. Running With Vision Has Requirements (v. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Imitate

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 3, 2004

We are called to imitate Christ as believers, but what are you imitating?

What Are You Imitating? Ephesians 4:32b - 5:7 I. Imitating God (4:32b-5:2) A. We Have the Basics of Imitation (v. 4:32b-5:1) 1. We Have Been Forgiven (4:32b) 2. We Have a Been Adopted (v. 1) B. We Have a Standard of Imitation (v. 2) 1. A Life Characterized by Love a. Love for God b. Love for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Imitating Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 7, 2004

A good question that each believer should ask is, Who am I imitating? Christ or the world?

Who Are You Imitating? Ephesians 4:32b - 5:7 I. Imitating God (4:32b-5:2) A. We Have the Basics of Imitation (v. 4:32b-5:1) 1. We Have Been Forgiven (4:32b) 2. We Have a Been Adopted (v. 1) B. We Have a Standard of Imitation (v. 2) 1. A Life Characterized by Love a. Love for God b. Love for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 17, 2004

This message uses the greatest verses on discipleship to show us how to not only know Christ as Savior, but to also walk with Him

A Call to Commitment Luke 9:23-26 I. Commitment Means Making a Choice (v. 23) A. It is an Eternal Choice B. It is a Selfless Choice C. It is a Daily Choice II. Commitment Means Becoming a Loser (v. 24-25) A. We Must Lose Sinful Lifestyles B. We Must Sometimes Lose Friends C. We Must Lose Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 20, 2004

We see in Ephesians 5:15-21 that Paul instructs us how we should walk in the Spirit.

Walking in the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 I. The How and Why We Should Walk in the Spirit (v. 15-17) A. We Should Walk With Caution (v. 15) B. We Should Walk With Purpose (v. 16) C. We Should Walk In Obedience (v. 17) II. The What & Who Behind Walking in the Spirit (v. 18) A. We See What Destroys ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Jesus Brags On Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 21, 2005

This is the sixth in a seven sermon series on the attitudes of the church mentioned in Revelation and how they can relate to the attitudes of church members.

The Church Jesus Brags On Revelation 3:7-13 I. The Christ of This Church (v. 7-8a) A. His attributes 1. He is holy - He is sinless (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26) - He is worthy of worship (Isaiah 6:3) 2. He is true - He is worthy of saving faith - He is worthy of total trust ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With No Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005

Final sermon in a seven sermon series on the seven churches in Revelation and how their attitudes reflect those of some within the church

The Church With No Attitude Rev. 3:14-22 I. The Description of the Judge (v. 14) A. He is the “Amen” – The Final Authority “….so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself, and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” – John 5:26-27 B. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shall Our Work Cease?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005

I preached this message coming out of a series of revival meetings to challenege our people to stay committed to their God-given task and to keep our church in the center of God’s will.

Shall Our Work Cease? Nehemiah 6:1-16 I. The Enemy Will Try to Distract a Great Work (v. 1-2) A. The enemy will take notice of a great work 1. He hates obedience 2. He hates commitment B. The enemy will always have a following What Can Cause Us to Follow the Enemies Tactics? • Lack of prayer & ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Meet The First Century Standard?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 26, 2005

This is another message that follows our recent revival that challenges our church corporately and individually to examine ourselves and see if we are meeting the biblical standard for church health.

Do We Meet the First Century Standard? Acts 9:31 I. A Healthy Church is a Church at Peace “…the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria had peace…” v. 31 A. External peace B. Internal peace (Acts 2:44-47, Acts 4:32-35) 1. They had great fellowship 2. They did not quarrel over petty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist