Sermons on Great Sorrow:

Great Things God Wants Us To See Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2019

Those Greeks wanted to see the greatest thing anybody can ever see. They wanted to see Jesus! And God wants us to see some great things in their story: 1. The essential desires (vs. 17-22). 2. The essential deaths (vs. 23-25). 3. The essential devotion (vs. 26).

Great Things God Wants Us to See The Gospel of John John 12:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2017 (Revised December 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:12. Last week, we looked at the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Awakening Sermon I - What It Will Take Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In days of "doom and gloom", when there are two types of responders to the claims of Christ on the lives of those for whom Christ died - "for" and "against" - there must be a change of minds and hearts toward the things of God.

WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR A GREAT AWAKENING TO OCCUR IN “CHRISTIAN” AMERICA? Perhaps you recall a former presidential candidate who went around the country talking about “Two Americas” . . . and in that speech he chanted a litany of contrasts between “these and those”, “us ...read more

A Great Awakening Sermon Vii: It Will Be Worth It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", how wonderful it is to be a part of the Family of God as we look forward to the great "Messianic Feast" prepared for all we who love the Lord and serve as He served. Indeed it will be worth it all!

IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL If Jesus ever turned down an invitation to dinner, there is no record of it. He welcomed the chance to attend get-togethers where people enjoyed a meal together. Invitations to dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019

1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The Messiah is finally coming. There are many different people that are affected by the announcement of His birth.

“Good News of Great Joy” Luke 1 part 2 In this first chapter, Luke tells us how God’s wonderful news came to different people and how they responded to it. You will discover four different responses. The first response was that of Unbelief. There was the Unbelief of a nation when we read that, ...read more

The Great Commission Convolution Of Same Sex Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 22, 2019

Does the Bible teach that the only way it can help all people face tomorrow in the power of God’s love is by becoming a diverse and inclusive congregation – multiracial, multigenerational and multicultural – offering a warm, non-threatening environment to all?

The enemy has been very successful seducing churches to choose a different path to fulfill the Great Commission by becoming “Open and Affirming / Welcoming” rather than becoming places of supernatural transformation. Many churches see themselves as a place that, no matter where one is on their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2, Galatians 3:28-29, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Tribulation - End Times Part 4 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 29, 2020

What is the Great Tribulation (Great Distress) and why and when will it happen?

We continue our study of the “End Times” according to God. So far, we have noted in the last weeks, 4 important truths about the future: 1. A person can die at any moment and face the judgment of God. 2. Jesus Christ can “rapture” all current Believers at any moment! 3. God the Father has the final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-22, Daniel 9:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Glad Tidings Of Great Joy: A Christmas Invitation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2023

Let us unwrap the profound meaning behind the angelic proclamation and discover the everlasting joy it brings.

Glad Tidings of Great Joy: A Christmas Invitation Introduction: Good tidings of great joy! On this Christmas Day, we turn our hearts to the timeless narrative in Luke 2:8-11, where shepherds on the Bethlehem hills received a celestial message that forever changed the course of human history. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Psalm 138:6, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Great Reasons To Live With Godly Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2024

We should live with godly love... 1. Because it gives us more assurance of our salvation (vs. 18-21). 2. Because it gives us more confidence when we pray (vs. 21-22). 3. Because we are born again believers in Jesus Christ (vs. 23). 4. Because the Holy Spirit is living in our hearts (vs. 24).

More Great Reasons to Live with Godly Love 1 John 3:16-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 4, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Most of us here know that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible scholars estimate that it was written ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons For Christians To Love One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2024

1. God commands it (vs. 7). 2. God provides the love we need (vs. 7-8). 3. God demonstrates His love for us (vs. 9-10). 4. God has given us a great obligation to love (vs.11).

Great Reasons for Christians to Love One Another 1 John 4:7-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 14, 2024) (Revised January 23, 2024, with a new outline) BACKGROUND: *One of the greatest themes in the New Testament is for Christians to love other people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Great Deeds, Strong Faith…big God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2018

Great Deeds, Strong Faith…Big God – Luke chapter 5 verses 12-26 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Story #1: From Sickness to Health (vs 12-16). (1). The Man Needed to be Changed (vs 12a). (2). The Man Wanted to be Changed (vs 12b). (3). The Man Was Changed (vs 13-14). Story #2: From Guilt to Forgiveness (vs 12-16). (1). The Man’s Problems: #1 The house was full (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Great Equalizer: Embracing Our Shared Humanity

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 14, 2024

There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God.

Today, we gather in the presence of the Almighty, humbled by the truth revealed to us in the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. In Romans 3:10-12, Paul delivers a powerful message that echoes through the corridors of time, reminding us of our shared humanity and our universal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Anglican

Great Spiritual Diamonds From The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2023

1. Jesus shows us the greatest truth. 2. Jesus shows us the greatest triumph. 3. Jesus shows us the greatest tragedy. 4. Jesus shows us the greatest trust.

Great Spiritual Diamonds from the Son of God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:41-46; Psalm 110:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 21, 2023) MESSAGE: *Vance Havner told the story of some little boys in Africa who were playing marbles in the dirt next to a creek. These very poor boys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024

Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 1:22, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Adopted: The Father's Great Delight Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This sermon teaches that God, motivated by His own delight, eternally planned to adopt us as His children through the work of Jesus Christ.

Introduction In our world, adoption is one of the most beautiful pictures of love. A child, often with no hope for a family, is deliberately chosen, given a new name, a new home, and a new future. Last week, we saw from verse 4 that God has chosen us. Today, in verse 5, Paul reveals the incredible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist