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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,198 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022
     | 3,762 views

    1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

    What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians: Be Strong In The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2024
     | 3,004 views

    How can we find the strength to stand? We must: 1. Remember that Jesus is the source of our strength (vs. 10). 2. Recognize our real enemy (vs. 11-12). 3. Apply God's armor (vs. 11, 13-17).

    Christians: Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 27, 2024) MESSAGE: *When I was 9 years old, we moved to Daytona Beach, Florida. We never went through a hurricane during the three years we were there, but I remember a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Loves Us More Than Enough! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,474 views

    Jesus loves us enough... 1. To warn us about the danger of sin (vs. 5-9). 2. To tell us about His heavenly home (vs. 10). 3. To show us God's love for lost people (vs. 11-14).

    Jesus Loves Us More than Enough! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 3, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. In our last study, Jesus began by answering the disciples' question in vs. 1: "Who then is greatest in the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants Us To Be Forgiven And Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2022
     | 2,313 views

    How can we get there? 1. Count the cost of our sin debt (vs. 21-25). 2. Receive the riches of God's mercy (vs. 25-27). 3. Model God's mercy to others (vs. 28-35).

    God wants Us to Be Forgiven and Forgiving The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. Last time in vs. 14-20, we studied the Lord's great priority for unity in His Church. Our harmony is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 27: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit Of A Joyful Christian. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2025
     | 322 views

    The Joy of Jesus Christ. 1. Helps more people be converted (vs. 11-15). 2. Comes to everyone with contrite hearts (vs. 16-17). (To everyone with hearts broken by their sins.) 3. Comes from glimpses into our glorious future (vs. 18-19).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 27: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Christ Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit of a Joyful Christian Psalm 51:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 24, 2025) BACKGROUND: *This is the last sermon in a series covering three great themes in Psalm 51. Here King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2025
     | 562 views

    When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians 2.

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    I. Gods’ Quickening Grace VS, 1&5. a. Made us alive. b. Raised us up. c. Set us in Heavenly Places. Vs

    I. Gods’ Quickening Grace VS, 1&5. a. Made us alive. b. Raised us up. c. Set us in Heavenly Places. Vs. 6. II. Bountiful Grace. Vs 7 riches of his grace. III. Redeeming Grace. Vs. 8-9. IV. Working Grace. Vs. 10. V. Naturalizing Grace Vs. 12. VI. Opening Grace. Vs.14. V. Abolishing Grace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,621 views

    How can we live the excellent life God wants for us? 1. Our life must be founded on faith (vs. 1-4). 2. Our life must be full of God’s fruit (vs. 5-8). 3. Our life must be focused on our finish (vs. 9-11).

    God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 *Sometimes people get down when they compare themselves to other people: Somebody richer, smarter, stronger or better looking. Have you ever been there? Maybe you think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Pursuit Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    I am firmly convinced that more than a timeless letter about the gospel of Christ, Paul wrote Romans as an effort to unify a church on its way toward division. Romans 14 is the climax of that effort.

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 In Pursuit of Peace Romans 14:1-23 The other night at worship, my son, John Austin, asked Sheryl, "Mom, why does everybody call daddy, Brother Mitchell?" As Sheryl did her best to explain to him how we are all brothers and sisters in Christ and that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Even A Minnow! This Hurts.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,692 views

    Have you ever gave your best effort and came away with nothing? The battle is in our attitudes. We must go back to the drawing board --- There is more. We must exert a greater effort ...

    NOT EVEN A MINNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE TRIED AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR MY EFFORT? Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Abraham And Sarah

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009
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     | 3,525 views

    Why is faith so important in my life? 1. Faith makes me a friend of God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith moves me to follow God’s call (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith takes a firm grip on the infinite power of God (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith knows that God will fulfill His promises (vs. 9-10; 13-16).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes - Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 25, 2009 *Everybody has faith. Everybody has faith in something. James Merritt explains: -An atheist drinks water out of a faucet, believing it is safe. -He drives his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord's Return Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2015
     | 9,182 views

    While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. Do I have any gifts from God (vs. 14-15)? 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom (vs. 16-18)? 3. What is my ultimate goal (vs. 19-23)? 4. Do I really know God (vs. 24-30)?

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord's Return Matthew 25:13-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2015 *In vs. 13, Jesus tells us to "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming." Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Help From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,197 views

    Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).

    Heavenly Help from the Lord The Gospel of John John 8:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 21, 2016 (Revised September 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8 we are still in one of the most important seasons of Christ's ministry on earth. It's the 2 or 3 week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,538 views

    Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist