Sermons on Daniel 3 3a11:

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

Jesus Is That You?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 3, 2011

There are 3D's of Christianity: Discouragement, Doubts and Disbelief. When all or any of the 3D's of Christianity happen, Christ begins to fade into the background of our life and that's a place where many are today.

Jesus is that you? Brenda and I have been looking at new TV's because our LCD flat screen was hit by a sponge ball by me or one of my grandsons while we were playing. There is a spot on the right side of the screen that looks like Alfred Hitchcock's profile. There are many TV's to choose from now a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Meditation 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013

1) The Confidence in Meditation (Psalm 4:1–3), 2) The Calling for Meditation (Psalm 4:4–5), 3) The Confession in Meditation (Psalm 4:6–8)

Researchers have determined that we produce up to 50,000 thoughts a day and 70% to 80% of those are negative. This translates into 40,000 negative thoughts a day that need managing and filtering — no small task for any person. Even the most confident individuals fall prey to negative, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Other

Storing Up Treasure

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2023

In this conversation we will answer 3 very important questions in regard to our treasures... 1) Where’s your heart? 2) How’s your vision? 3) Whose your master?

Storing Up Treasure Matthew 6:19-24 Welcome to church. Welcome to day 50 of the year 2023! So – how is the new year going for you? NOW – I want to begin our time this morning... by reading the passage of Scripture that we will unpack today. It is Matthew 6:19-24... let's take turns reading it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023

The way I want to attack this conversation is by looking at 3 statements: 1) What Prayer Is 2) What Prayer Can Do 3) When the Church Prays (6 awesome things happen)

What Happens When The Church Prays Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bring Somebody To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 24, 2011

God wants us to bring other people to Jesus. How can we do it? 1. Find ways to be a friend (vs. 1-3) 2. Carry your corner of the load (vs. 3) 3. Break through the barriers (vs. 2-5) 4. Magnify the Master (vs. 5-12)

Bring Somebody to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 11, 2009 *How did you become a Christian? -- Every believer has a unique story, your own story of how God worked in your life to help you trust in Jesus. *But all of our stories have this thing in common: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Cross - Part 1: Make The Right Choices In Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 9, 2020

This Scripture shows us 3 of the most important choices we can ever make: 1. Choose compassion over cruelty (vs. 1-3). 2. Choose the right way over the wrong way (vs. 4-16). 3. Choose Christ over condemnation (vs. 6-7; 9-11).

Lessons from the Cross Part 1: Make the Right Choices in Life John 19:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 30, 2018 (Revised June 9, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Last time we took a big-picture look at the darkest day in human history: The day that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 16: If The Lord Is My Shepherd... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2025

If the Lord Is My Shepherd... 1. He provides for me (vs. 1-3). 2. He puts me on the right paths (vs. 3). 3. He hears my prayers (vs. 4-5). 4. He protects me (vs. 4). 5. He prepares for me (vs. 5-6).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 15: If the Lord Is My Shepherd... Psalm 23:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 4, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving – An Attitude Of Gratitude!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2019

Today I would like to share with you 3 things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXTS: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 92:1, 100:4, 107:1; Romans 1:21 ILL. On Thanksgiving Day the family was seated around the table, preparing to eat their annual holiday meal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 92:1, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 107:1, Romans 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Latter Times

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To enumerate the people does in the latter times, namely: (1) some will abandon the faith, (2) they will follow deceiving spirits, and (3) follow things taught by demons.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we in the last days? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the people does in the latter times, namely: (1) some will abandon the faith, (2) they will follow deceiving spirits, and (3) follow things taught by demons. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ringing In The New

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 1, 2007

Does God care about the resolutions you make this New Year? Yes! Does God care if you keep your resolutions or not? Yes! A look at how Daniel found the strength to stand by his resolution. Christ’s desire is to change your life for the better.

Ringing in the New By Rev. Dan Mahan Col 3:9-10 “You have taken off the old self with it practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge and in the image of its Creator.” It’s time to make New Year resolutions. Have you made yours yet? Last New Years I made 6 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 9:3

God Points Us To The Prophet

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 1, 2015

God Points Us to THE Prophet 1) Jesus gives the ultimate revelation 2) Jesus provides ultimate mediation 3) Jesus deserves our ultimate attention

“The Prophet.” If that’s all I say, who do you suppose I’m talking about? Millions in the world, particularly in Arab countries as well as in places like Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia, would say that I am talking about Muhammad, the founder of Islam. They claim that he is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Ditch The Rat Race. Run The Right Race. (Theme Adapted From Larry Jacobs)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 25, 2013

Ditch the Rat Race. Run the Right Race. 1) Run after a better prize. 2) Run as others have done. 3) Run empowered by Jesus.

Would you believe me if I told you that Canadians today are working fewer hours than they were over thirty years ago? Statistics Canada reports that in 2011 the average Canadian worked 36.4 hours per week compared to 38 hours per week in 1976. However, as you can see from the chart (displayed on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Love God’s Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2012

The Apostle Paul continues his comfort and correction by giving more information concerning the Day of the Lord. 1st, there will be the apostasy. 2nd, the Antichrist (vv. 3-4, 8) will be revealed. Here a 3rd mportant event is referenced that must also occ

2 THESSALONIANS 2: 6-12 LOVE GOD’S TRUTH The Apostle Paul continues his comfort and correction by giving more information concerning the Day of the Lord, specifically about the Man of Lawlessness. Some among the Thessalonian believers were discouraged. They were disturbed because of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 18, 2003

In order to grow in faith you need to have the right concept of 1. God 2. The World 3. Yourself.

There were many dramatic answers to prayer in the recent war with Iraq. The short duration of the conflict, the relatively few lives lost, the recovery of many of our POW’s, and many more things of which we are not even aware. I watched the interview with two helicopter pilots who were shot down ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, 1 Corinthians 12:9-10, Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist