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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    God's Instructions For Victory

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 29, 2023
     | 4,227 views

    This message is about God's instructions that helped me rebound after my job was eliminated.

    Good morning, New Light! Many of you know me, but for those who don’t, I am Barry, your pastor’s brother, and I am honored that he asked me to share the message this morning. My message is a very personal one that resulted from a job loss. It was a difficult and uncertain time in my life, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hard To Be Humble Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    God despises pride and lifts up those who are humble. But how do I know if I'm proud, and how I can make sure that I am humble?

    The sermon series we’re preaching this month… is called “ONE THING”. We’re looking at ONE word that points to something important for us Christians. Scott began with the word GRACE; last week I preached on “UNITY”; and todays word is “HUMILITY.” HUMILITY - Back in the 1980s a singer named Mac ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand Still And Watch

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,746 views

    The record of King Jehoshaphat learning about a planned invasion of Judah provides an example of how we are to respond when we feel overwhelmed and unprepared when we are attacked.

    Take your bibles and turn to 2 Chronicles 20. We’re going to start in verse 17 and then we’re going to back up and get into the chapter a little bit. (17) Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 21: How To Get God's Help In The Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 3, 2025
     | 1,141 views

    1. Call on the Lord (vs. 1-4). 2. Check our attitudes (vs. 5). 3. Commit ourselves to the Lord's care (vs. 6-7). 4. Confess our faith in God (vs. 8a). 5. Keep calling on the Lord (vs. 8-10). 6. Keep checking our attitudes (vs. 11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 21: How to Get God's Help in the Hard Times Psalm 42:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 20, 2017 (Revised - April 3, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    B Joyful Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,827 views

    Why sing? Isn’t singing just for "singers"? And what if I don’t like the songs? Do I have to sing anyway?

    OPEN: I read the true story about a woman who bought her daughter a really nice Baby Grand Piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, one of her friends asked her how her daughter was doing. “Oh,” she said, “I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet.” “How come?” asked the friend. “Well,” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 32 - What Should We Do When The Flood Waters Rise? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2025
     | 505 views

    When the flood waters rise... 1. Remember God’s help (vs. 1-2). 2. Rely on God’s help (vs. 1-4). 3. Request God’s help (vs. 5-14). 4. Rejoice in God’s help (vs. 15).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 32: What Should We Do When the Flood Waters Rise? Psalm 144:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 23, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study one of the many great prayers in the Old Testament. Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Not Revive Us Again? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 2,130 views

    My basketball coaches would ask our high school team, “Who wants it?” Again, I want you to personally experience a revival. Here is a fork in the road kind of question: Do you want to experience an awakening?

    I want you to personally experience a revival. I want our church family to experience a spiritual awakening. And most importantly, God Himself wants you to experience Him in all His fulness. A revival is a time when God hits the fast-forward button for you. It’s a time when you experience a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 28: God's Directions For Distressing Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2019
     | 9,867 views

    What should we do in troubled times? 1. Ask for God’s assistance (vs. 1,9). 2. Talk about your trust in God (vs. 3, 4, 11). 3. Be educated about our enemies (vs. 1-2; 5-7). 4. Remember that God remembers us (vs. 8). 5. Pour out your praise to the Lord (vs. 4; 10-13).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament God's Directions for Distressing Times Psalm 56:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 1, 2015 (Revised September 21, 2019) BACKGROUND: *In the KJV, the introduction to Psalm 56 says: "To the chief Musician upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving To The Head Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 33,668 views

    Jesus hated pride and used the Pharisees to highlight the evils of that sin. But why would God hate pride, and how would I know if I suffer from it?

    Last Sunday we introduced the “Upside Down Teachings of Jesus”. The teaching of Jesus that just don’t make sense to most people. Today’s sermon will continue that theme by focusing on Jesus’ teaching: “the Last shall be First, and the First shall be Last”. OPEN: When my dad first married my mom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The One Needful Thing

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 6, 2022
     | 3,852 views

    This message is about the one thing our Father needs from us.

    Good morning to the blessed of the Lord! You are God’s hope in this world! Praise God! If you are like me, and I believe most of you are, when I stand before Jesus on my day of judgment and He pulls out the book of life and sees my name written therein, He will look up, smile and say “Welcome home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Bigger Than My Insecurities Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 6,040 views

    You’ll never truly find happiness until you are concerned for other people’s joy.

    Insecurity is the general unease we experience when we lack certainty and confidence in life. Today, I want you to see how a big God secures your peace, composure and happiness. The Bible shows us where the inner springs of joy and harmony are found in a believer’s life. Find Philippians 4 with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Path To Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,075 views

    Peace on earth? With wars and rumors of wars what possible peace could the angels be announcing? And how does the baby Jesus fit into all this?

    OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning I want you to stand and sing 3 verses of “Silent Night” with me. 1. “Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Gave Jesus Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 145 ratings
     | 49,979 views

    Do you know the difference between the "Joy of the Lord" and the "Joy of the World"? What does this text teach us about both of those?

    OPEN: In my files I have comments by several people about what they felt would make someone happy. Daniel Boone - “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” Albert Schweitzer - “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Johnny Carson - “Happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Creating New Strongholds - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 5, 2019
     | 4,859 views

    We examine the strongholds operating in Peter and John when they were confronted by the religious leaders

    The last time we were together, we began looking at ways of thinking that the Apostle Paul describes as “strong holds.” Found only in 2 Corinthians 10:4, “strongholds” are wrong thoughts and beliefs about God that have been emotionally hardwired into our minds that hinder, what 2 Timothy 2:4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What They Didn't Know Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2016
    based on 25 ratings
     | 30,874 views

    When Jesus was crucified, some turned away and some ran away from Him. But there was at least one man didn't do that and his life changed forever. Do you know who that man was?

    OPEN: (We opened the sermon with a video by the group “CityALight” and their song “Jerusalem” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX4ZCHRksBA [fade at time stamp 1:51]). I shared that video this morning, not only because I really like that song, but also because it dovetails ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ