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  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Sow, Grow, Prosper

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 16, 2019
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     | 14,718 views

    One of the principles, given to Noah after the flood, was the principle of seedtime and harvest. Life begins by this principle. Harvest springs from the good or bad seeds we have sown.

    SOW, GROW, PROSPER “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22. The first thing Noah did after the Flood, was to build an altar and make a sacrifice to the Lord. God was pleased with him and made promises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015
     | 11,820 views

    Prayer that pleases God: 1. is humble prayer (vs. 9-13). 2. is heartfelt prayer (vs. 13). 3. is helpful prayer (vs. 14).

    Prayer that Pleases God Luke 18:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Have you ever prayed a prayer that seemed kind of silly looking back? Steve Brown told about a little girl who was praying when her dad walked into room. And he heard her say over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War Within

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Sep 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,391 views

    We all have two wars brewing inside of us. The war of good vs evil or flesh vs spirit, and the war of grace vs guilt

    A hotel in Galveston, Texas, that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, faced a potential problem. The edge of the hotel hangs over the water. Before the hotel opened, someone thought, "What if someone decides to fish out of the windows?" This person then erected signs saying not to fish from the hotel ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Am I Getting Through? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,932 views

    It is worth great effort to communicate better!

    Am I Getting Through? (topical) 1. A man with a wife and daughter picked up the phone and dialed his home. There was a phone in the kitchen and an extension upstairs. Two female voices answered simultaneously, “I’ve got it,” followed by two clicks as both hung up. Bits and Pieces, Dec, 1991, p. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Daily Routine Of Abiding Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    Abiding in Christ takes daily effort

    Purpose Series #3 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Daily Routine of Abiding John 15:1-8 SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 4:22-24 INTRODUCTION: All of us have some kind of morning routine. Mine has advanced in complexity since my college days. Back then, I just got up, threw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Defense Of Marriage

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    An effort to promote the concept of commitment to marriage.

    In Defense of Marriage Matt 19:1 (KJS) And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Wants His People To Rejoice!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,795 views

    I. When to rejoice: 1. When you serve (vs. 2). 2. When you sing (vs. 2). 3. When you step closer to God (vs. 4). II. Why to rejoice: 1. Our creation by God (vs. 3). 2. Our connection with God (vs. 3). 3. The character of God (vs. 4-5).

    Our Favorite Psalms #10: God Wants His People to Rejoice! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2012 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Does God want His people to rejoice? -- Without a doubt, He does. *The first time we ever see the word “rejoice” in the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2013
     | 7,363 views

    1. Seek the Lord's mercy (vs. 11-13). 2. Strive to follow the Lord's commands (vs.14a). 3. Step out in faith (vs.14b). 4. See God's blessings in your life (vs. 15). 5. Stop to give thanks to the Lord (vs. 15). 6. Show your gratitude to God (vs. 15-19).

    The Place of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 18, 2012 *Pastor Billy Strayhorn and his family are animal lovers with a capital "A." They feed the squirrels and birds in their back yard. In their house they have a lizard and three goldfish. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get God's Help In The Hard Times

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 11, 2018
     | 14,724 views

    1. Call on the Lord (vs. 1-4). 2. Check our attitudes (vs. 5). 3. Commit ourselves to the Lord's care (vs. 6-7). 4. Confess our faith in God (vs. 8a). 5. Keep calling on the Lord (vs. 8-10). 6. Keep checking our attitudes (vs. 11).

    How to Get God's Help in the Hard Times Psalm 42:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 20, 2017 *The introduction to Psalm 42 says: "To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the Sons of Korah." The KJV says: "A Maschil for the Sons of Korah." Albert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Pressing On Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,445 views

    God wants us to: 1. Restrain our tongues and our temper (vs. 16-20). 2. Receive His Word (vs. 21). 3. Respond to His Word (vs. 22-25). 4. Reflect the right kind of religion (vs. 26-27).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 4: Keep Pressing on James 1:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 4, 2012 *There is no doubt that God wants us to keep moving forward in the Christian life. After many years of faithfully serving the Lord, the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sowing In Faith, Reaping In Hope Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 576 views

    The Bible often uses agricultural imagery to teach us about spiritual truths. Just like a farmer plants seeds and waits for a harvest, we plant spiritual seeds through prayer, good works, and faithful living.

    Sowing in Faith, Reaping in Hope Introduction: It’s such a blessing to gather together and dive into God’s Word. Today, we’re going to explore what it means to live a life of faithful sowing. Our Christian walk often mirrors the rhythms of farming—planting seeds of faith, nurturing them through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Goals For Our Lives

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,659 views

    1. Seek to communicate your love (vs. 1-4). 2. Seek to be a contagious Christian (vs. 5). 3. Seek to build courage in other believers (vs. 6-7). 4. Seek to carry-out God's call in your life (vs. 8-12).

    God's Goals for Our Lives 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 4, 2014 *We talk to our daughter, Katie, almost every day, and I had to laugh a couple of weeks ago, when she called to whine a little bit. With graduation coming up, it suddenly dawned on Katie that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Make A Big Difference For God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2017
     | 10,772 views

    We can make a big difference for God! 1. By God’s greatness (vs. 1-5). 2. By God’s grace (vs. 1-5). 3. By God's guidance (vs. 6-12). 4. By our going (vs. 13-18).

    We Can Make a Big Difference for God! Acts 9:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 26, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Our God likes to use little things to make a big difference in His world. Max Lucado pointed this fact out, when he wrote: -"That guy who gave Jesus the donkey on Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pitiful Sight

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    An illustration of people groups who today do ’penance’ to earn God’s favor highlights Paul’s admonition to the Jews who made so many pitiful attempts at gaining God’s salvation He wants to freely give away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powerpoint

    A Pitiful Sight Romans 4:9-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PitifulSight.html Every hear a great throng of people make pilgrimage to the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, a site where supposedly the Virgin Mary once stood...however unlikely that is. They go there hoping to get her attention, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,910 views

    Our New Life in Christ: What’s it all about? 1. Right living (vs. 1-6). 2. Regular praying (vs. 7). 3. Rich loving (vs. 8). 4. Rich giving (vs. 9-10). 5. Radiant serving (vs. 11).

    Our New Life in Christ 1 Peter 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2013 *A new house, a new truck, a new TV, a new phone, a new book, a new grandbaby: We like new things. But better than all is the new life we have in Jesus Christ. In John 3:3, Jesus said, “Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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