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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Growing Seed: The Growth Of God's Kingdom Vs. The Kingdom Of Babylon Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 26, 2022
     | 1,545 views

    The parable describes the kingdom of God, and in particular, how the growth of the kingdom of God works.

    “Lloyd was proud of his architectural marvel. He called it Taliesin in honor of a Welsh bard and his romantic poems. The Chicago architect planned to enjoy plenty of romance in his Wisconsin getaway. And that’s exactly why the locals were scandalized. Whenever they spoke about Lloyd’s house, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Faith In Unexpected Places Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,864 views

    In our text today, Jesus visited 2 predominantly Gentile regions, Tyre and Sidon (vs. 24-30) and the Decapolis (vs. 31-37). There He ministered to a desperate mother and a disabled man.

    The Gospel of Mark #19 – “Faith in Unexpected Places” Mark 7:24-37 Intro – 1. We humans are a strange breed, aren’t we? 2. ILL – A pastor was once looking through some old church records of a Norwegian congregation which listed its membership as: “52 souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Consider Your Ways: Look Upward (Sermon 4 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 11, 2014
     | 8,913 views

    God is bigger than our present circumstances and will carry out / is carrying out His plan for the future through us.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK UPWARD” Haggai 2:18-23 Supporting Scripture: Psalm 65:1-8 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 1:3-10 INTRO There was a couple who used to go England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 18,323 views

    Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

    Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God’s Great Plan For Our Lives

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,830 views

    1. God designed our lives (vs. 4&5). 2. God wants to develop our lives (vs. 6-9). 3. God has a duty for our lives (vs. 10). 4. God has a great desire for our lives (Jer 23:5-6 & 31:31-34).

    God’s Great Plan for Our Lives Jeremiah 1:4-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 9, 2012 *The second Sunday in September has been important to me for a long time. It took over 5 years for me to answer God’s call into the ministry. But when I said “yes,” He almost immediately ...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
     | 4,618 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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    Know Jesus!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012
     | 7,634 views

    Jesus Christ wants us to know Him: 1. Because He can give us an excellent life (vs. 7-8). 2. Because He can give us eternal life (vs. 9-11). 3. Because He can give us an energized life (vs. 12-14).

    How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,003 views

    God has 3 messages from the mountain for us tonight: 1. God wants us to be generous givers (vs. 1-8). 2. God wants to stay close to His saints (vs. 8). 3. God uses earthly pictures to teach us about heavenly places (vs. 8-22).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 7 Exodus 25:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 21, 2010 BACKGROUND *The LORD God of the Old Testament who appeared to men was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. We are studying these appearances because each of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should We Respond To God's Amazing Love? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2020
     | 12,333 views

    How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? 1. God wants us to appreciate His love (vs. 9,13). 2. God wants us to abide in His love (vs. 9-11). 3. God wants us to apply His love (vs. 12-16).

    How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? The Gospel of John John 15:9-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *For many weeks now, we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. That's because God's Word puts a great emphasis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Lessons From The Cross - Part 1: Make The Right Choices In Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,217 views

    This Scripture shows us 3 of the most important choices we can ever make: 1. Choose compassion over cruelty (vs. 1-3). 2. Choose the right way over the wrong way (vs. 4-16). 3. Choose Christ over condemnation (vs. 6-7; 9-11).

    Lessons from the Cross Part 1: Make the Right Choices in Life John 19:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 30, 2018 (Revised June 9, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Last time we took a big-picture look at the darkest day in human history: The day that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Imperfect Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,271 views

    If someone is looking for perfection in the Bride of Christ, they are not likely to find it. People focus on an ideal symmetry, but God gives His perfection to imperfect. We will be perfected at the return of our Saviour.

    “He had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him.” [1] Most of us don’t have to look very far to find things we don’t like about ourselves. Young women are trained by society to starve themselves in order to achieve a look they imagine will bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023
     | 1,945 views

    1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

    How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A New Look At The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,573 views

    What does God expect of His church?

    The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Inhabited By The Big G

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    Learn the reality of the fact that God lives on the inside of us.

    Inhabited by the Big G The Reality of God-in-me 1/22/03 I. Introduction A little girl sat at the breakfast table with her parents one morning. Dad was reading the newspaper. Mom was making waffles. The little girl sat, wide-eyed, staring at her orange juice. She thought for a minute, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vindication Of Paul's Apostolic Authority

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,273 views

    THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1.

    THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1. His readiness (and reluctance) to exercise his authority (:1-6) Reply to the charge of cowardice 2. His powerful pesonal presence --consistent with his strong letters (:7-11) Reply to the charge of weakness 3. His legitimate sphere of authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible