Sermons on Friend Vs Servant:

Is Seeing Believing Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 15, 2016

Faith vs science

A wife comes homes and catches her husband in bed with another woman. The husband denies it, saying, “Who are you going to believe, me or your eyes?” Though silly, the line has important implications for all of us who experience so much of reality the way it appears in our own sight. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

James 4:7-5:6 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

Pride vs. Humility

Open your bibles to James Chapter 4. As we continue our series in the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. We have been quoting R. Kent Hughes who says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What An Introduction!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2010

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

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Encourager For God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013

Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Are In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

1. We are selected people (vs. 2a) 2. We are sanctified people (vs. 2b) 3. We are sprinkled people (vs. 2c) 4. Sometimes we are suffering people (vs. 6-7) 5. We are saved people (vs. 3-5 & 8-9)

Who We Are in Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 21, 2012 *Most of us are old enough to remember famous actor, Kirk Douglas. He is Michael Douglas’ father. And in his day, Kirk was perhaps more famous than Michael. Kirk Douglas starred in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Towel And The Throne: Greatness Redefined Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 25, 2025

True greatness in God’s Kingdom isn’t found in titles or positions, but in the humility of serving others. Jesus redefined leadership by trading the throne for the towel, showing us that to lead is to love through service.

Introduction: “The CEO with the Mop” Good morning, everyone. It’s great to see you here today. We’re continuing in our “Live” series, where we’ve been looking at what it really means to be different — to live in this world, but not be shaped by it. Each week we’ve seen that following Jesus isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross Made The Difference For Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2016

1. We are blessed with two birthdays (vs. 1). 2. We are called to live by love (vs. 1-3). 3. We can overcome every obstacle in life (vs. 4-6). 4. We have been won by great witnesses (vs. 6-8).

The Cross Made the Difference for Us! 1 John 5:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 (Revised February 2, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians are like other people in a whole lot of ways. We go to school and work. We love our families. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2021

Here Jesus teaches us... 1. To have frequent conversations with our Father (vs. 11). 2. To focus on forgiveness (vs. 12, 14-15). 3. To pray for God's leadership (vs. 13). 4. To pray for God's deliverance (vs. 13).

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-15 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 24, 2017 (Revised March 13, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? You are not the only one. In Luke 11:1, one of the disciples saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life Is A Walk Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2017

Here are some of the most important steps along the way: 1: Believe the Bible (vs. 35-37). 2: Start living in obedience to the Lord (vs. 36-38). 3: Take the Gospel wherever we go (vs. 39-40). 4: God reminds us of the rapture (vs. 39-40).

The Christian Life Is a Walk Acts 8:35-40 Sermon by Rock Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2014 *The Christian life is a walk. *William Ritter once said: "I recently found 382 biblical references to various forms of the word 'walk.' There are a multitude of references that suggest how we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Our Goal Is Godly Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2014

1. God calls us to listen (vs. 1-2). 2. God calls us to learn (vs. 3). 3. God calls us to lead (vs. 4-8).

Our Goal Is Godly Children Psalm 78:1-39 (Initial Reading vs. 1-8) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 22, 2014 *The greatest happiness in the life of a Christian parent is to see their child receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The greatest heartache is to see their child ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Your Situation Is Very Temporary! Focus On The Eternal!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 22, 2015

Pain, in our lives, is temporary as well as wealth and those who are injust provoking suffering.

Your Situation Is Very Temporary! Focus on the Eternal! By Kelly Durant 1 Peter 1:23-25 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Friendship With God

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 3, 2018

God wants to be your friend and he wants you to be his friend.

Friends With God James 2:23 This verse says Abraham was called the friend of God. One of the most astonishing yet amazing and wonderful truth found in scripture is God wants to be your friend and he wants you to be his friend. God likes you and longs for your company. He enjoys ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Successfully Deal With Peer Pressure, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Teaching our youth and children, ways in which to successfully deal with peer pressure.

Peer pressure Part 5 Ways to successfully deal with peer pressure 1. Choose friends wisely by surrounding yourselves with friends whose values are similar a. Studies have shown that when friends stand with you, it is much easier to withstand peer pressure Read Eccl. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Mennonite