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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Great Reasons For Godly Living

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013
     | 6,981 views

    Christians: We should live Godly lives: 1. Because we are headed to Heaven (vs. 11-12). 2. Because we can bring glory to God (vs. 12). 3. Because we are servants of the Savior (vs. 13-17).

    Great Reasons for Godly Living 1 Peter 2:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23, 2012 *When I bump into people I haven’t seen for a while, sometimes they ask: “How’s the world treating you?” -- But as we look at this Scripture tonight, a better question for us is: “How are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pentecost Matters To Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2014
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     | 13,932 views

    The Day of Pentecost matters to us: 1. Because it was a new dispensation in God's plan (vs. 1-4). 2. Because it was a great demonstration of God's power (vs. 2-11). 3. Because it was a bold declaration of God's pardon (vs. 11-21).

    Why Pentecost Matters to Us Acts 2:1-21 (Initial reading: vs. 1-4) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2013 *Some days seem to matter a whole lot more than others: June 6, 1944 -- The D-Day invasion in Normandy. Nov. 22, 1963 -- The assassination of JFK. July 21 1969 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Roots Of Contemporary Worldview: The Struggle Of Modern Day Faith

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 2,842 views

    We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and technological marvels and convenience.

    “Never in our country’s history has a generation been so empowered, so wealthy, so privileged—and yet so empty.” ? Ben Shapiro, Porn Generation We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Are You Hiding Behind?

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002
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     | 21,676 views

    Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

    I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,391 views

    We prepare to weather the storms of life by applying the words of Jesus in our everyday lives.

    In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project - a bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. But after construction had progressed to the second floor several years later, the tower began to sink and tilt due to the fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 6,037 views

    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012
     | 3,634 views

    James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

    1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God Like? Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 28, 2012
     | 4,386 views

    If we have seen Jesus we have seen the Father. Jesus said we can know what God is like by watching Him.

    What is God Like Daniel J. Little / The Landmark Church email: adfontes.djl@gmail.com 02-26-12 Scripture Reading - Psalms 103:1-14 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What An Introduction!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2010
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     | 9,033 views

    Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. SALVATION IS NOT OF WORKS! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    What an Introduction! Galatians 1:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhanAnIntro.html Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. Galatians is God’s rebuttal of legalism of every description. The Mosaic Law is neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All You Need Is Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013
     | 8,736 views

    I want to contend with you today that all you need is faith.

    All You Need Is Faith Text: Gal. 3:6-14 Introduction 1. Last week I preached on Jimi Hendrix and asked the question "Are You Experienced. This morning I am going to continue that look into old Rock legends and talk about the Beatles. 2. The Beatles once said in a song "all you need is love." Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Do You Lack?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 11, 2012
     | 4,194 views

    Sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

    Mark 10: 17 – 22 / What Do You Lack? Intro: I believe something happened to my generation in post-World War 2 America. We seem to be a generation looking for something, searching for something, looking for answers; yet, we don’t know what the questions really are. We have talent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming Faith

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 16, 2012
     | 16,714 views

    How to have victory in your faith walk.

    “Overcoming Faith” 1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. To start today’s message I’m going to make a statement that I hope that you agree with but whether you do or not it is still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For Faith

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 5, 2010
     | 3,590 views

    Last time we learned that the purpose of faith was to make the invisible things of God real and to produce confidence in God's promises. Today we'll learn that real faith in God produces three very important things in a believer's life.

    Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:3-14 Purpose: To learn how faith saves and what it does after salvation. Aim: I want the listener to be sure they are submitting by faith to God for forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Abel lived long ago, very far away, in a very different culture, but he has something to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jerusalem's Harlotry

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,802 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Arcontica - Ermita ng Cavite - meaning Prostitute Village II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show them sinners can still still know the LORD, great and small sin are all the same in the LORD's eyes.

    I. EXORDIUM: Arcontica - Ermita ng Cavite - meaning Prostitute Village II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show them sinners can still still know the LORD, great and small sin are all the same in the LORD's eyes. IV. TEXT: Ezekiel 16:15 - But you trusted in your beauty, and played ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Underneath Are The Everlasting Arms

    Contributed by David Buffaloe on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,313 views

    The Love of God will never let us go.

    FOCAL Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Opening Illustration: Napoleon, the Great Emperor of France, was sitting on his horse one day looking at some papers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist