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Part 12: We Can Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2015

1. God wants to use our concern (Neh 1:1-4). 2. God wants to use our heartfelt cries of prayer (Neh 1:4-11). 3. God wants to use our courage (Neh 2:1-2). 4. God wants to use our commitment (Neh 2:3-6).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 12: We Can Make a Difference! Nehemiah 1:1-2:6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 (Revised December 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Nehemiah 1, as we focus on another great Old Testament prayer. Here God shows ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Imitation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John tells us about two different people in the church; one to follow and one, we wouldn’t want to follow. 1- What not to imitate 2- What to imitate

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite TV or Hollywood actor or actress? Past or present? Considering today’s actors and actresses, older may be better. Oh really? Maybe not. ILL.- I discovered an internet site about the religion of famous actors of the past. Here is what I found. 1 Humphrey ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Models Of Mothering (Exodus 1-2)

Contributed by James Jackson on May 8, 2022

Summary: In Exodus 1-2, we see three great examples of what it means to be a mother. But only one is a biological mother. This Mother’s Day, whether you are mothering your own children, raising someone else’s children, or simply speaking up for the rights of children, we honor you today.

I'm grateful for Dennis King's sermon, "Jochebed and Other Women" on Sermon Central. His work was the starting point for this sermon Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Exodus 2. We are taking another break from Romans. Today, I’d like to preach a sermon specifically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Call To Me - Jeremiah 33:2–3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2025

Have you ever felt stuck? Trapped by life’s circumstances? Silenced by uncertainty? Shackled by fear of the future? You’re not alone. And more importantly, God is not silent.

Go! And Call to Me - Jeremiah 33:2–3 Jeremiah 33:2–3 (NLT): “This is what the Lord says—the Lord who made the earth, who formed and established it, whose name is the Lord: Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt stuck? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:2-3, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 50:15, Joel 2:32, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:13, Hebrews 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire Danger: High - James 3:2-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

We rarely have adequate conscious awareness of how dangerous our speech really is and the degree of damage that can be done by the forest fires our tongues can start. This message may be a hard one to listen to, but it is full of many crucial warnings. I urge you to give it a listen.

James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

3 Truths From 2 Kings 6 & 7

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

3 Truths from 2 Kings 6 and 7

3 Truths from 2 Kings 6 & 7 Chapter 6 – Israel is besieged. The Syrians have them surrounded. No way out. Nowhere to go. • As they seek Wisdom from Elisha, he declares: • 2 Kings 6:16 Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” #1. He that is with us – is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2021

Jesus is 1) Believers’ perfect standard for suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23), 2) their perfect substitute in suffering (1 Peter 2:24), and 3) became their perfect shepherd through suffering (1 Peter 2:25).

1 Peter 2:21-25 [21] For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. [22] He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [23] When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

True Love 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 30 in our journey through John's gospel. This message expands on what it means to love one another as commanded by Jesus and described by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13.

Notes for this sermon are found in a combined written notes from message 28. See that message for the material. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

He’s All Around Me 2 Of 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

In a previous sermon, as we examined the God of this Bible, we discovered God’s Omniscience.

God knows all things. His knowledge is infinite (unlimited) where ours is very limited. Speaking of having limited knowledge, sometimes it is more noticeable in some folks. Illus: For example, a man says to God: • "God, why did you make a woman so beautiful?" God says: "So you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tweets From God (Part 3: 2 John) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021

If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. I the third, 2 John, God speaks to us about walking in truth, love, and obedience.

Tweets from God: 2 John Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/29/2016 A couple of weeks ago I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. What we’re doing is going through the five shortest books of the Bible. Each of these books is a single chapter and can be read in less than ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Only Right Way To Get Over Your Guilt Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2023

We must... 1. Recognize our need for confession (1 John 1:8-10). 2. Rely on God's character (1 John 1:9-10, 1 John 2:1-2). 3. Respond to God's cleansing (1 John 1:9-10, 1 John 2:1-2).

The Only Right Way to Get Over Your Guilt 1 John 1:5-10; 1 John 2:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 11, 2023) MESSAGE: *Travis Moore preached a message on these verses called, "Cancel Your Guilt Trip," and I like that title. Guilt trips: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Minister's God-Given Goal – Part 2 Of 3

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 12, 2006

Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin.

The Minister’s God-given Goal – Part 2 Matthew 28:16:20 Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin. A disciple is one who is learning to obey all of Christ’s commandments, and one who loves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

Quiet Games - Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

Quiet Games Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids Pt. 2 I. Introduction They would be enshrined in the childhood games hall of fame . . . 7-Up, Kick the Can, Musical Chairs but then there is the Quiet Game a perennial nominee for induction that would never get my vote. I hate the Quiet Game. No sound. No action. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Kings Part 3 Chapter 11-15

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 22, 2023

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

REVIEW: CHAPTER 6 WAS ELISHA AND THE SYRIANS; CHAPTER 7 WAS THE LEPERS AND THE SYRIANS; CHAPTER 8 WAS HAZAEL, KING IN DAMASCUS; CHAPTER 9 AND 10 WAS ABOUT JEHU. The Revolt against (Bad) Athaliah Queen of Judah 11 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

"Do Not Be Idle” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2019

Jesus is coming don't be like some of those folks in Thessalonica they were idle.

“Do Not Be Idle” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 1. Jesus is coming - am I ready?" • It’s the most important question that must be answered • The answer is either yes I am, I am not sure, an absolute no. • To be ready, of course, requires salvation. Do I know Jesus Christ as my personal Savior? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Methodist