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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Help More People Meet Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2019
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     | 7,849 views

    God wants us to help more people meet Jesus... 1. Because Jesus is our model (vs. 43). 2. Because Jesus is the Messiah (vs. 44-46). 3. Because the need is so massive (vs. 47-48). 4. Because the future is miraculous for all who believe (vs. 49-51).

    God Wants Us to Help More People Meet Jesus The Gospel of John John 1:43-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 27, 2016 (Revised June 21, 2019) *If you are a Christian today, let me ask you: How did you meet Jesus? *I know a lady who has an unusual salvation story. Her name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Parenting: Parenting Amidst Chaos

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2023
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    It is a challenge to raise children or even be a person of faith in a culture that is filled with chaos that leads us to forget God and offers many false paths to a good life.

    CHRISTIAN PARENTING: PARENTING AMIDST CHAOS Deuteronomy 6:1-25 | Ephesians 6:1-4 #parenting INTRODUCTION… sympa.com/insights/blog/company-culture-in-chaos [adapted] Chaos is complete disorder and confusion. Chaos is behavior that is unpredictable due to small changes in conditions. I was doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Ye Steadfast, Unmovable, Always Abounding PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
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    Faithful, unseen service and prayer in everyday life have eternal significance, as God values and uses every act of obedience for His lasting purposes.

    Some of us come in today with calloused hands and tired hearts. You’ve folded laundry at midnight, sat beside hospital beds, raised kids and grandkids, held a flashlight while someone else turned the wrench. You’ve prayed through storms and sung through tears. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve ...read more

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    If I Could Put Time In A Bottle

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026
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    Time is not random or meaningless; it unfolds under God’s sovereign care. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that life is lived in seasons, eternity is placed in the human heart, and meaning is found not in controlling time but in reverently offering it to God. What is given to Him is never wasted.

    There are moments in life when time feels generous. Days seem long. Weeks stretch out ahead of us. The future feels wide and open, almost indulgent. And then there are other moments when time suddenly feels thin — compressed, hurried, and slippery. One season we are wondering how to fill the hours, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Do You Want Cheese With That Whine? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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    The sermon calls us to live out quiet, faithful obedience to God, shining as lights and reflecting Christ’s character in everyday life without complaint.

    Friends, grace to you. Maybe you carried in a bag of what-ifs and a bundle of weariness. God meets us here. Not with crossed arms, but with open hands. He knows the week you just had. He knows the whispers of worry that tried to win the day. And into the noise, he speaks a clear and steady ...read more

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    Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2001
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    how Jesus went to warn the very people who were plotting to kill him.

    April 1, 2001 Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Uses Us On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,054 views

    on the dreams of the cupbearer, etc., by Pastor Norval Koch as our guest preacher

    Joseph Sermon 3 Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-41 July 21, 2002 “I feel used. I’ve been living away from my family for a long time. I’m in a far off land. I’ve been mistreated, worked like a slave, and just when I thought things were going well, I get knocked down again by some false accusations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus On Anger Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 16,323 views

    What does Jesus have to say about anger?

    INTRODUCTION  After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living La' Vida Loca Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,303 views

    This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

    "Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Just Surviving? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    Its great to survive, but not if that is all we want to do.

    Just Surviving? Genesis 9 Jeff Russell Friendship Baptist Church, Langenselbold, Germany The other day I greeted a friend outside the mailroom. I asked, “How is it going?” He said, “We’ll, I’m survivin’.” His statement told me a lot about himself. 1)that he was honest. he wasn’t going to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy From Your True Identity

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    Discover the difference between your role and identity and how your true identity brings joy to your life.

    Introduction: This morning, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine, the Apostle Paul, and to the letter he wrote to the Philippian Church. The Apostle Paul was one who knew the transforming power of forgiveness, unconditional love, salvation and calling from Jesus Christ. Some of you ...read more

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    "We Give Up Hope On No One.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001
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     | 4,899 views

    Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “We give up hope on no one.” 1Timothy 2: 1-7

    Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “We give up hope on no one.” 1Timothy 2: 1-7 Paul always taught sound doctrine that guides individuals, right conduct, the “is,” what is from God’s side, forms the basis for the “ought,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does The Church Suffer Because Of The Lack Of Bible Study?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    We look at the importance of Bible reading and Bible study in the family and church. The word of God does the work of God!

    DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF MY BIBLE READING AND STUDY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Matthew 22:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Biblical Faith (Part 1)

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,574 views

    This two-part sermon examines faith as it is taught in the scriptures. Faith fundamental to the Christian life and without faith, it is impossible to please God; therefore, understanding faith is a foundational issue. Faith enables us to obey, overcome an

    Biblical Faith (Part 1) Most people have heard teaching on the biblical principles of faith in the past; however, this topic is essential for the Christian walk and should be revisited from time to time. It is good to restudy important biblical topics and approach them from a fresh perspective. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bother? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

    WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite