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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    What God Wants Us To See The In Cross Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2020
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    God wants us to see: 1. the devotion in Jesus' death (vs. 28). 2. the decision in Jesus' death (vs. 28-30). 3. the details of Jesus' death (vs. 31-37). 4. the declaration of Jesus' death (vs. 35).

    What God Wants Us to See the in Cross of Christ John 19:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 27, 2018 (Revised June 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 19 we will take another close look at the Lord's death on the cross. God wants us to have 20/20 spiritual vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of John (Lesson 3): The Beginning Of Greater Things Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 24, 2020
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     | 5,472 views

    The miraculous and revelatory are a byproduct of following Jesus. The greatest miracle is knowledge of Him and ourselves.

    The Beginning of Greater Things Introduction: God is a miracle-working God. The Bible says that Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and today, and forever. When we follow close to Him, miracles are an everyday occurrence. The disciples followed Jesus, looking for a Messiah and Saviour, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Hope Will Get You Through The Hardest Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2020
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     | 8,940 views

    God wants to give you: 1. The hope of His protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of His purpose (vs. 13-14). 3. The hope of His prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

    God's Hope Will Get You through the Hardest Times The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 26, 2012 (Revised September 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we take another look at the story of the Wise Men. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph And Pharoah - Joseph Out Of Prison Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 24, 2020
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     | 7,474 views

    Affliction is always pure gold in the making for the child of God. This is a truth that is repeated throughout pages of Scripture. Even though it looks like nothing is happening, like nothing will ever change, circumstances are being aligned so that God's plan is working.

    Joseph out of the prison Gen. 41: 1-56 When we last left Joseph, he was serving out a sentence for a crime he didn't commit in a place where the sun never shines - the dungeon for the king's prisoners. Chapter 41:1 tells us that Joseph has marked two entire years doing hard time. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God-Sized Changes From Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2020
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    God-sized changes from Christ: 1. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings (vs. 1-3). 2. We are chosen as God’s children (vs. 3-5). 3. We have been given God’s grace (vs. 5-7).

    God-sized Changes from Christ Ephesians 1:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - February 17, 2019 (Revised March 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Book of Ephesians. J. Vernon McGee explained the background by saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Shaddai Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 4, 2020
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    El Shaddai -- Mountain and Mother

    We’re all familiar with the monthly magazine “Readers Digest,” amen? Besides stories and articles, it’s full of interesting little tidbits of information … some enlightening … some challenging … some funny. They usually appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020
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     | 12,200 views

    Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

    This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patriotic Christians #2 - Pray For Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
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    As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials.

    Patriotic Christians #2 Pray for Our Leaders Theme: As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials. Introduction Last week we took some time to talk about seven different ways we could pray for our country. We need to pray for humility, that we will seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yield: Listening To God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2020
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    Yield: Listening to God Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 29, 2020

    Yield: Listening to God Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 29, 2020 NOTE: The following message was share during the season of the Covid-19 pandemic...and as such... one will note some references to this being streamed from home and to the challenges such a season of being unable to meet with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Five Woes Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
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    There are two kinds of people. There are the “puffed up,” the arrogant ones that feel like they don’t like they need God. They feel no need to submit to Him or obey Him. Then there are a the righteous. This righteousness is not in themselves.

    The Five Woes Habakkuk 2:5-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 5-26-19 Review We have been making our way through the little Old Testament book of Habakkuk and God has been speaking to us through this prophet’s questions and cries. Let me remind you that the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lying Tongue

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020
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     | 13,239 views

    A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

    A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Persecution Paradox Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 4,065 views

    We shouldn’t be surprised when persecution comes. In fact, Jesus closes out the section of the Beatitudes with a paradox. We will be persecuted. It’s inevitable. But the blessing we will receive is out of this world!

    The Jesus Manifesto: The Persecution Paradox Matthew 5:10-12 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams It Has Begun It’s been fourteen months since that fateful day in September 2026. In a landmark, unprecedented seven to three vote, the Supreme Court labeled Christianity a “hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 11

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020
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    John is telling us that we become the “little born ones” of God when our sins have been forgiven. Sins are forgiven when one trusts in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

    John is called the “Apostle of Love.” In his first epistle he expresses love for his readers much like parents express love for their children. A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    5 Life Changing Reasons To Become A Generous Christian

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020
     | 3,981 views

    This message will give everyone, regardless of their financial situation, five biblical reasons why to give faithfully to God's work.

    A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church saying, "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When they were coming out of church, the mother asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Gift Worth Waiting For – Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020
     | 2,391 views

    Before Jesus Christ came on the scene, both Jew and Gentiles were in bondage to their ceremonies and rituals. “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…” He was a Gift worth waiting for!

    (Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible