Sermons on Faith Vs Wealth:

Getting The Wisdom You Need Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2012

Notice: 1. the request for God’s wisdom (vs. 5a) 2. the riches of God’s wisdom (vs. 5b) 3. the roadblocks to God’s wisdom (vs. 6-11) 4. the road of God’s wisdom (vs. 12)

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 2: Getting the Wisdom You Need James 1:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2012 *Sometimes when I read this passage, I think back to a hospital visit that I made over 30 years ago. The lady and I were talking about some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham, Sarah, Ishael, and Hagar represent faith and promise, spirit versus flesh, and grace versus Law. Abraham shows faith by letting his son Ishmael go forever.

Some of you have had the pleasure and/or pain of participating in a step-family. On rare occasions this works out really well and goes smoothly, but most of the time it’s very hard and all the parents and children involved, have major adjustments to make both lifestyle wise and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Shine For Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 14, 2017

How can we shine for Jesus? 1. Seek to be full of faith (vs. 7-8). 2. Seek to have words of wisdom (vs. 9-11). 3. Seek faithfulness over fairness (vs. 12-14). 4. Seek a radiant relationship with Jesus Christ (vs. 15).

Shine for Jesus! Acts 6:7-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 *Matt Redman is one of the best-known writers of Christian music today. Shortly after the devastating terror attacks on September 11, 2001, Matt and his wife Beth co-wrote a worship song called Blessed Be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Patriarch's Faith: A Pilgrim's Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; This passage is a picture of the great faith of believer’s, the faith of God’s pilgrim’s on the earth.

Letting your faith do the walking part V The Patriarch’s Faith: A Pilgrim’s Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 Introduction We have come to Part five in our Series, Letting your faith do the walking. Tonight as we consider this passage we look at the “The Patriarch’s Faith: A Pilgrim’s Faith.” As we saw last ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Comparison Of Worldly Mothers Vs Godly Mothers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Motherhood is a sacred calling, and the Bible provides guidance on how to raise children in a way that honors God.

Motherhood is a sacred calling, and the Bible provides guidance on how to raise children in a way that honors God. However, not all mothers follow God’s plan. We’ll explore the differences between worldly mothers and godly mothers, using Bible verses to highlight their distinct approaches. Worldly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Proverbs 31:17

Your Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2013

Here God gives 4 keys for our peace of mind: 1. Confession to the Lord (vs. 1-5). 2. Confidence in the Lord (vs. 6-7 & 10). 3. Calling on the Lord (vs. 6). 4. Character like the Lord's (vs. 8-9 & 11).

Your Peace of Mind Psalm 32:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 28, 2013 *Mark Sutton told a story about Bronko Nagurski. He played for the Chicago Bears back in the 1930's, and was a charter member in the Pro-football Hall of Fame. Bronko was known for his strength and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

‘steps Of Faith’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 12, 2023

‘Steps of Faith’ - John chapter 4 verses 43-54. – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Faith is central to all of life. • For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. • And whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen before. • He gives you a chemical compound ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Brethren

Jacob's Faith; A Worshipping Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the Eleventh chapter of Hebrews; Jacob continued to worship God, ever believing and passing-on the promise of God—even as he was dying.

Letting your faith do the walking Part VIII Jacob’s Faith; A Worshipping Faith Hebrews 11:21 Introduction Tonight as we come to Part nine in our series on “Letting your faith do the walking”, we will briefly study the end of the life the Patriarch Jacob. Jacob was a man whose whole life had been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A different look at the balance of faith and works

Concordia Lutheran Church 14th Sunday of Pentecost, August 6, 2009 SHOW ME! James 2:1-10, 14-18 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † James encourages the church, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray Like The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2024

1. Pray with growing gratitude (vs. 15-16). 2. Pray with consistent care for other people (vs. 15-16). 3. Pray with faith, believing that God is a giver (vs. 17). 4. Pray for us to grow in godliness (vs. 17-23).

How to Pray Like the Apostle Paul Ephesians 1:15-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 16, 2024) (Revised to correct error about Philippians 1:18-20 - Sorry) Message: *Charles Spurgeon was one of the greatest preachers who ever lived, but he once said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"You Mean They Can Be Saved Too?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2016

A sermon about a seismic shift in the Christian Church.

"You Mean They Can Be Saved Too?" Acts 11:1-18 Acts Chapter 10 and 11 tell a story that is one of the major turning points in Christianity; really it's like a seismic shift!!!! It is something so radical that it causes the early followers of Christ to readjust their entire worldview. If it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Hiding Behind?

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Action Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 16, 2009

Isaiah’s prophecy about the "Day of the Lord" is a call to action - not just some fascinating information.

[Show movie trailer for 2012] By now most of you are probably aware of the movie “2012” which was released this last Friday. Like other end of the world movies such as “Independence Day’, “Armageddon”, and “The Day After Tomorrow” which preceded it, this movie is intended to entertain us, but it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 28, 2012

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

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: *other

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

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

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist