Sermons on Declarations:

Life For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2017

The difference in the 1) Effectiveness (Romans 5:15), 2) Extent (Romans 5:16), 3) Efficacy (Romans 5:17), 4) Essence (Romans 5:18–19), and 5) Energy (Romans 5:20–21) between the works of Adam vs. Christ.

In the world of sports, most sports today are seasonal. We wait for the warmer weather for field sports. But in an effort to transcend the unpredictability of weather, more and more sports are being played on turf instead of grass. Although they have the ability to not flood, don’t need fertilizer, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Other

Why Were You Chosen? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015

1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Other

God's Help For Hurting Hearts Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013

1. God will give us fellowship (vs. 1-7). 2. God will give us forgiveness (vs. 8-9). 3. God will give us a fresh start (vs. 9).

God's Help for Hurting Hearts 1 John 1:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - November 3, 2013 (Revised October 29, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Apostle John's first epistle. And as we get started, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2017

The fact that Jesus is Lord is seen through: 1)The Antithesis of God’s Righteousness (Romans 10:4–5), 2) The Availability of God’s Righteousness (Romans 10:6–8), 3) The Acquisition of God’s Righteousness (Romans 10:9–10)

This week, Spain’s prime minister asked the head of the secession-minded Catalonia region the question that no one can seem to answer: Did he declare independence or not?...Clarifying Catlonia’s position is critical to map out Spain’s next move – including possible harsher measures against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4-10

Denomination: Other

Evangelism 101 - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020

Last time we shared a message from Hebrews 12 called A Tale of Two Mountains.

Last time we shared a message from Hebrews 12 called A Tale of Two Mountains. We learned through this message that: * At Mt. Sinai God revealed Himself to His people with thundering and lightening, smoke and fire…At Mt. Zion, God revealed Himself through His love and compassion * At Mt. Sinai ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-24, Romans 7:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism 101 - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020

Last time we saw that the Law of God revealed that we were sinners.

Last time we saw that the Law of God revealed that we were sinners. The Apostle Paul says in Romans 7 that he would not have known he was a coveter if the Law had not said, “You shall not covet.” The Ten Commandments serve to show us that we are guilty before God. I. You shall have no other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-20, Romans 4:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalms: Psalms Of Orientation (Songs Of Creation) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 14, 2021

The second sermon in the Psalms series. This sermon talks about four examples of psalms of orientation. It relies heavily on "The Message of the Psalms" by Walter Brueggemann.

Psalms: Songs of Orientation Introduction: Last week we began exploring the message of the Psalter. We said that the book is a whole and has an overarching message. It is broken down into five books. The first four end with a doxology, praising God. The final (fifth) book within the Psalter is a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2021

If you want to finish well, celebrate God’s provision in the past, surrender to His plans in the present, and serve faithfully in the future.

Goodbyes are no fun, are they? We just returned from a few days with our two daughters and their families in Virginia. I cry like a baby every time we leave. In our family, some of our most painful goodbyes were when we left our parents and siblings to serve as missionaries in Mexico City for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Religious Cleansing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 6, 2018

A Religious Cleansing Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey - February 25, 2018

A Religious Cleansing Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey - February 25, 2018 Intro How many like to be confronted? …like it when someone confronts you about something they see in your life? (No hands) How many believe that such confrontation can be healthy and even loving? (Most hands ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2022

In Romans 4:18-25, the Apostle Paul shows us through the life and faith of the patriarch Abraham three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (vv. 18–19), 2) Its Assurance (v20- 22), and 3) Its Application (vv. 23–25).

Romans 4:18-25. [18] In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be." [19] He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Help In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 17, 2022

Saints, because of the lukewarmness that has infiltrated the church, we are living in an age of spiritual confusion and darkness but there is hope because God loves to dwell in the darkness.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 4:16) "The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up." (Romans 5:2-5) (2) "By whom also we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2-5, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 15:13, Romans 12:12, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 113:7-8, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 4:16, 2 Timothy 1:17, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Innocent People Suffer?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 13, 2022

Beloved Saints, the attacks on our faith are designed to conform us into the image of God’s Son, making us to become humble servants because they teach us to learn how to apply the truth of God’s word in greater ways to our situations, therefore God's love is without question toward his people.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Habakkuk 1:13) NASB "Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, And You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Why do You look with favor On those who deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13, Job 1:9, John 11:3-6, Isaiah 53:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:22-28, Revelation 13:8, Psalm 34:19, Habakkuk 1:13, Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Peter 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens To Those Who Have Never Heard About Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 24, 2024

Since Jesus is the only way to salvation, then what does that mean for those who have never heard about Him or the Gospel message that only through Him can a person find salvation?

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that no human being is basically good and willingly seeks after God and His holiness because of the sinful nature passed down through the DNA of Adam and Eve after the Fall (See Genesis 3 – also Romans 5:12,18-19). As a result, all of humanity is dead in their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10-20, Romans 10:14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 3:19-20, Romans 2:6-11, Psalm 19:1-4, Deuteronomy 29:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 1, 2026

Reject the greedy shepherds and rely on the Good Shepherd. Trust Him to bring you home, to bring you what you need, to bring you justice, to bring you together, and to bring you peace.

A group of business leaders were touring a mental hospital, with one of them making some very insensitive and insulting remarks about the patients. After the tour was completed, the group met with various members of the mental hospital staff in the cafeteria. The unkind visitor chatted with Bill, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31, Luke 19:10, John 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:11-16, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus was God in the flesh and fulfilled the calling of the prophets.

The Deity of Christ Hebrews 1:1-12 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist