Sermons on Diligent Mary:

Part 20: How To Have God's Peace In Horrible Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2025

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3, 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4). 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord's righteousness (vs. 5-6). 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 20: How to Have God's Peace in Horrible Times Psalm 37:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - November 7, 2012) (Revised March 27, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To Please God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2025

Because we’re partakers of grace and partners in the gospel, we’re to participate in giving to God’s work by practicing joyful generosity.

Giving to Please God Philippians 4:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill April 12-13, 2025 When I was growing up, my mom insisted that my sisters and I had to write thank you notes whenever we would receive a gift. To reinforce this, she would tell us we couldn’t use the gift we were given until the note was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Easter 2025

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 21, 2025

An Easter message from Matthew 16 and I Corinthians 15

Who do you Say that I Am? Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Matthew 16:13-16; I Cor 15:1-3 Chenoa Baptist Church 04-20-2025 (Easter!) Who is this Man? He never wrote a book. But more books have been written about Him than any other person. He never wrote a song. But more music has been composed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Steps Of Our Savior Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2024

Here’s how: 1. Mimic our Master (vs. 1a). 2. Learn how much we are loved by God (vs. 1b). 3. Love like we are loved by God (vs. 2). 4. Live with godly holiness (vs. 3-7). 5. Walk as children of light (vs. 8-14).

Follow the Steps of Our Savior Jesus Christ Ephesians 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 22, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We are studying the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus. J. Vernon McGee gave this background: "Around the year 60 A.D. four ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed By God?

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

What about when God does disappoint us, at least from our perspective? How do we manage that? How do we deal with that? How do we own up to the reality of our disappointment with God?

DISAPPOINTED BY GOD? JOB 36-40 "You have to be present to win," was a sign at a raffle at a retirement center in Florida. I like that sign because that is how ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get Along With Christians

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 4, 2024

Jesus said that our love for other believers would be a testimony to the gospel. But sometimes, it's hard to tolerate, much less love, our fellow Christians. In his letter to the Colossians, Paul tells us how to do it.

As I look around the room this morning, I see a lot of white and gray hair. That’s nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, Proverbs 16:31 tells us that “Gray hair is a crown of glory”. A “crown of glory”. I like that. My problem is that my crown gets a little smaller every year. By the way, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2024

If you want God to go with you through life, repent of your rebellion, relish his presence every day, and pray.

One day, Jay Leno got a letter from a kid saying he was in trouble because he had told his friends that Leno was his uncle and that they would drive around in his uncle’s Lamborghini. The kid’s friends called him a big liar, so the boy asked Jay Leno if he could drive him to school in his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23, James 4:8-10, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 6:6, John 15:15, Hebrews 13:5-6, John 1:14, Philippians 3:10, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is Transubstantiation During Communion Supported By The New Testament Or Early Church History?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 21, 2024

The Holy Communion Eucharist is at the center of Christian worship.

The Holy Communion Eucharist (Gk: ‘eucharisteo’ = give thanks), also known as the Lord’s Supper, commemorates the Last Supper Jesus shared with the Disciples before His crucifixion during their observation of the traditional seder meal served on the 15th and 16th of the month of Nisan in Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, John 6:53-58, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 13: How To Face The Future Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 28, 2024

God wants us to face the future... 1. With a positive attitude (vs. 1-4). 2. With heavenly hope (vs. 5-6, 8-10). 3. With God's guidance (vs. 7-8, 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 13: How to Face the Future Psalm 16:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying some of the great prayers in the Old Testament. And today's Scripture is King David's prayer in Psalm 16. But first, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give God The Leftovers Series

Contributed by David Barnes on Nov 16, 2021

Malachi 1

Don’t Give God the Leftovers Associate Pastor Dave Barnes, Discover Church, November 14, 2021 INTRO VIDEO – first 2:30 minutes of “How to Read Malachi” by Bible Project. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/HPGShWZ4Jvk I used a clip from the RightNow Media version because it was 1080p HD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-11

Recognizing Life's Awe-Full Moments Amidst Life's Awful Moments

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

No one escapes tragedy, struggle, and awful moments in their life. This message explores a number of Biblical events that demonstrate an opportunity to recognize the AWESOME God in the awful events.

Chico Alliance Church November 14, 2021 Recognizing Life’s Awe-Full moments amid Life’s Awful moments Introduction We live in an awful broken world and won’t fully realize the God-embedded longings and dreams for a restored Eden until Jesus’ glorious return. For now…we don’t fully realize the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sticks, Stone, And Words Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach foundational truth that are designed to challenge, encourage and, most importantly, flame the fire of hunger in the Christian who wants to learn more about who they have become in Christ Jesus.

Sticks, Stones And Words – Part 1 (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-44, James 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 27th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2022

Year C, Proper 12.

Hosea 1:2-10, Psalm 85, Genesis 18:20-32, Psalm 138, Colossians 2:6-19, Luke 11:1-13. A). GRACE AMID JUDGMENT. Hosea 1:2-10. This is ‘the word of the LORD that came to Hosea, son of Beeri’ (Hosea 1:1). The name Hosea, like Hoshea, Joshua, Jeshua and Jesus is derived from the verb ‘to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10, Genesis 18:20-32, Colossians 2:6-19, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Did Your Daddy Say!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

To many people have said things about you, tried to put things on you, but before you let them claim you with their words you better go to your Father and see what your Daddy has to say about it!

“What did your Daddy Say!” Genesis 32:22-30 I. It should have been Esau wrestling with God not Jacob. A. In Genesis 25 Isaac and Rebekah are expecting, but something doesn’t feel right; the Bible says Rebekah asked “…why am I thus?” and God responded, “Two nations are in thy womb…” and she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Can I Trust God To Meet My Needs?

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2021

This is from a topical series I preached.

Title: “Can I Trust God to Meet My Needs?” Script: Phil. 2:4; 4:6,19. Type: Topical message Where: GNBC 11-5-17 Title: “Can I Trust God to Meet My Needs?” Script: Phil. 2:4; 4:6,19. Type: Topical message (Need Slide) Where: GNBC 11-5-17/RW 5-10-21 Intro: Often today I hear Christian people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible