Sermons on Facts Vs Truth:

Jesus Wants To Work In Our Lives - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2019

1. He wants to speak to us (vs. 1-6). 2. He wants to give us spiritual sight. (vs. 5-7). 3. He wants to send us (vs. 6-7). 4. He wants to save us (vs. 35-38).

Jesus Wants to Work in Our Lives - Part 1 The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 35-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 15, 2017 (Revised September 30, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Cross - Part 2: Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2020

1. Trust in the Lord for His cross (vs. 16-18). 2. Trust in the Lord for His crown (vs. 19-22). 3. Trust in the Lord for His confirmation (vs. 23-24). 4. Trust in the Lord for His care (vs. 25-30).

Lessons from the Cross Part 2: Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart! John 19:16-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 20, 2018 (Revised June 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Here we are taking an in-depth look at the darkest day in human history: The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Eternal Yes And Yes! Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 1:12-24. God's eternal 'yes and yes' states a truth which dispells the relativism and lies of the post-modern era, where each person claims the right to their truth. Christians are called to rebut this split world view with the true unity

We just starting out on our sermon series through Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. This week we hear Paul as he engages a Christian community that is living out the fruits of a cultural context that was more of Greek philosophy than of God. I always wonder how it is we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Worship At God's Throne Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 26, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 4 Worship is About God (vs. 8) Worship is about the Nature of God (vs. 8-11) Worship is Corporate in Emphasis (vs. 8-11)

The Throne and The Lamb, part 4 The Worship at God's Throne Revelation 4:1-11 November 2, 2014 We are in the midst of a new series, “The Throne & The Lamb,” based on the Revelation, chapters four and five. I want to review where we have been, clarify a couple of things I said last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017

How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5, Psalm 105:1

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When The Trouble Keeps Coming

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2015

1. Know that God is near (vs. 1-5). 2. Get straight about your sins (vs. 3, 5&6). 3. Remember your responsibilities (vs. 7-10). 4. Keep believing in God's blessings (vs. 10-13).

What to Do When the Trouble Keeps Coming Job 42:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 27, 2014 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *On the world scene, there is some new, big trouble almost every day: Crisis on our southern border, planes shot down in Ukraine, with the Russian army ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In The Blood Of The Lamb

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 9, 2012

The blood of Jesus Christ has the power: 1. To make us ready for Heaven (vs. 12). 2. To rescue us (vs. 13). 3. To redeem us (vs. 14). 4. To release us from guilt (vs. 14).

There Is Power in the Blood of the Lamb Colossians 1:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 30, 2012 *“There is power, power, wonder working power in the precious blood of the Lamb.” To the Christ-rejecters of our day those words sound strange, barbaric and even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Ability To Love The Unlovable

Contributed by Gary Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

I. Problem vs.

I. Problem vs.1 - With Hosea it was the adultery of Gomer A. Sin is our problem. B. We're like Gomer James 4:4, Rom 3:10, 3:23 C. Gomer gave lovers credit for properity 1. Hosea 2:5-7 - It was Hosea that proved for her. a. Does Christ wonder why we give credit to other people instead of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Do Not Let Materialism Overtake Spirituality

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 9, 2021

Materialism vs. Spirituality

Do not let Materialism overtake Spirituality - Sermon Text Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 6:7-13 7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: United Methodist

We Can Always Trust In The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2019

1. Trust Jesus with elusive things (vs. 9-11). 2. Trust Jesus with earthly things (vs. 12). 3. Trust Jesus with eternal things (vs. 12-15).

We Can Always Trust in the Lord! The Gospel of John John 3:9-15 (Reading vs. 1-15) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 25, 2016 (Revised July 10, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we continue our verse by verse study of John Chapter 3, and we will take a close look at vs. 9-15. But for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Purposes For His People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2024

1. To provide for His good pleasure (vs. 7-9). 2. To unite the universe (vs. 9-10). 3. To give us an everlasting inheritance in His family (vs. 11). 4. To help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ (vs. 11-13a). 5. To seal believers with His Holy Spirit (vs. 13-14).

God's Great Purposes for His People Ephesians 1:7-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 12, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We are studying the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus. Author John Phillips explained that "Ephesus was a large and important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Relatively True

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters: Ezekiel (Religious Experience Vs. Religious Action) Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 24, 2004

This is about Ezekiel’s God encounter. It explores the difference between religious experience and religious action. Religious EXPERIENCE means nothing without ACTION.

Read Ezekiel 1:4-3:15. This is a bizarre vision. Not all God encounters are alike. We see here two things: Religious Experience (ch. 1) and Religious Action (chs. 2 & 3). What is the difference between the two? * Religious Experience is… In chapter 1, we see Ezekiel’s strange religious ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Me Can't Stands No More! The End Vs The Beginning

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2007

We look at Popeye’s critical mistake to not prepare before the crisis. Hardships of life are not sent by unkind destiny to crush, but by God to challenge.

ME CAN’T STANDS NO MORE... IS THIS THE END? OR THE BEGINNING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let me invite you to be a missionary and go where few dare to go: Sit on the first two pews! Hardships of life are not sent by unkind destiny to crush, but by God to challenge. I. WE HAVE A ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2019

A sermon in a sermon series for a stewardship campaign

“Yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear” Genesis 3:1-15, 21-24 Let’s try and imagine the original Eden. Animals roam freely and peacefully. A mist goes up from the earth, watering the green land and the blooming flowers. The birds chirp, the fish swim in glistening water. Trees are filled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist