Sermons on Health And Wealth Gospel:

The Kisses You Do Not Want Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 17, 2013

Even back in Bible times (where they did a lot of kissing) there were certain kisses you didn’t want. And the worst kisses were those of enemies and betrayers. How did God say we should deal with people who attempt to deceive as those would?

(A Poem) Oh, innocent victims of Cupid, Remember this terse little verse To let a fool kiss you is stupid But to let a kiss fool you is worse. (Readers Digest 2/77 p.103) As I noted a couple of weeks ago, the Bible is just filled with kissing. They did a whole lot more kissing back then than we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 18, 2013

Living the Word of God (James 1:19-27) Key Center v. 22 22 Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Accept the Word of God (1:19-21) Obey the Word of God (1:22-25) Live the Word of God (1:26-27)

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

God’s Dream For Our Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

"Expectant Living - The King Is Coming"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 24, 2013

Key Point: When Christians look back to the Cross and remember what Jesus did on the Cross to accomplish eternal salvation for those who believe and then look forward to His return (The Second Coming) it gives us the ability by the power of the Holy Spir

Cornerstone Church February 24, 2013 “Expectant Living – The King is Coming” Titus 2:11-14 “There is a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ruth Scene 4 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 1, 2013

Christ died on the cross for you; he went to the grave for you; and even today he stands at the door of all people and knocks...notice he doesn’t crash the door, we have to invite Him in, take the gift of eternal life by faith. Ruth gave Boaz permission a

Ruth has come all the way from the land of Moab into the heart and home of Boaz. And we who were one time strangers, far from God, without hope in the world, are now sealed in the heart and home of Jesus. We today have been redeemed into the family of God, and one of these days we are going to live ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

The People Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 2, 2013

1. We grow in goodness (vs. 1-3). 2. We have been chosen as children (vs. 2, 9, 10). 3. We should send up spiritual sacrifices (vs. 4-7). 4. We are people of praise (vs. 7-9). 5. We make it by mercy (vs. 10).

The People of God 1 Peter 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 11, 2012 *Our oldest daughter, Becky, graduated from the New Orleans Seminary in 2005. We tried to go down whenever we could. And one time we went out to eat at the Piccadilly Cafeteria near the school. *As we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2013

Why did John baptize Jesus? And why so quickly? Granted Jesus said it was to "fulfill all righteousness", but what exactly could that mean?

OPEN: A little girl wanted to get baptized but her mother wanted her to attend some classes to make sure she knew what she was committing herself to. After one of the classes, her mother asked, "Honey, what does baptism mean?" Thinking hard, the little girl the finally said, "Well, it isn’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unchained

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2013

If you are chained, bound to anyting that is contrary to the Will of God it is the anointing that will destroy the yoke. Unchained and set free.

“Unchained” Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 10:27 “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Sabbath: The Rest Is Up To You Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013

God created the universe, earth, and everything else over the course of six days: establishing the seventh day as a day of rest. Sabbath means “to rest.” God’s intent for establishing the Sabbath was to have His people remember that God is the reason the

Our Hebrew Heritage Series Sabbath: The Rest is Up To You September 30, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A At the beginning of the month, Dr. Bill Nye (90's , Bill Nye the Science Guy TV program), warned parents not to teach their children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2013

Get ready: 1. To live in love (vs. 8-9). 2. For bountiful blessings (vs. 9-12). 3. To suffer like our Savior (vs. 13-14). 4. For a testimony that transforms lives (vs. 15-18).

Get Ready 1 Peter 3:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2013 *Much of life is about getting ready: Getting ready for school, getting ready for church, getting ready for a date, getting ready for the big game, and getting ready to take the “big plunge.” *This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Value Of The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2013

The Lord’s Supper is important for us because: 1. It helps us reexamine our lives (vs. 27-32). 2. It helps us remember what Jesus did for us on the cross (vs. 23-25). 3. It helps us reveal the truth about Jesus Christ (vs. 26).

The Great Value of the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2012 *Holding up a piece of this unleavened bread, it surely doesn’t look like much. In fact, you probably can’t see it from the back of the church. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Equal Rights And Marriage

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 30, 2013

The objection to all the fuss people are raising over equal rights in marriage hinges on the proposition that marriage is primarily a secular institution regulated by a non-Christian government and therefore it is something Christians should not get all w

EQUAL RIGHTS AND MARRIAGE ILLUSTRATION There was a young man who was about to enter high school. The guidance counselor called him into her office and asked him if he would prefer the agricultural or the vocational section. The young man explained to her that he wanted to be put in the academic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Crossing Jordan! Bringing It Home!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 2, 2013

There comes a time in our lives when we have to step out and step up in our faith at life's challenges but we can succeed as we move in obedience to His Word and Spirit

Joshua 1:1-9 KJV Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Empty" Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus raised on the 3rd day and brought us at least 3 'empty' hopes...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 28, 2013 Date Preached: March 31, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Empty Hope of Easter Sermon Text: Luke 23:50-24:49 [ESV] Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Jesus Loves You! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014

This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational