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The Four Most Important Words In The Bible Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 3, 2023

In 2023, we will be preaching through all 66 books of the Bible in 52 weeks. This is the first sermon in the series.

It's a new year, and this morning we are beginning a brand new sermon series that we are calling “66 in 52.” The plan is that over the next twelve months—all of 2023, we are going to preach through the entire Bible. We can’t do that verse by verse, or even chapter by chapter. There are 1,189 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Rededicate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2022

Regardless of your role, rededicate yourself to God’s redemptive purposes.

Recently, the New York Times ran an article entitled, “America’s Mothers Are in Crisis: Is Anyone Listening to Them?” As part of their research, they set up a “Primal Scream Line” for mothers across the country to call and leave a one-minute message. Hundreds of moms responded with shouts, cries, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Babylon: Clear The Clutter Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2022

We no longer live in a Christian nation. In this 5-week series, we are going to focus on the life of a believer in God who was forced to live in Babylon and draw from his life principles for us. He lived in Babylon. We live in Babylon. He was pulled away from God. We are pulled away from God.

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON CLEAR THE CLUTTER DANIEL 1:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today we begin a 5-week sermon series that will focus our attention on a basic truth that not all of us want to admit. We find it difficult to admit if we can at all. There should be a support group for those who ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2020

4 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-IV—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: I have a west-facing window in my office that looks over across 1st St. If something I find interesting happens outside, I put on my glasses because I am near-sighted. I do that so I can clearly see what is transpiring. I might ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 12, 2020

From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation.

The empty tomb John 20: 1-20 What Is the Importance of the Empty Tomb? From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation. All four Gospels ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Been Rescued From The Wrath Of God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2020

Paul highlights 4 spiritual changes people go through when they are rescued from the wrath of God: 1. We recognize our sinfulness (vs. 1-3). 2. We repent (vs. 4). 3. We begin to rely on God (vs. 2-5). 4. We begin to reflect our relationship with Christ (vs. 6-11).

Have You Been Rescued from the Wrath of God? The Book of Romans Romans 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 20, 2016 (Revised September 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in Romans 2 we will explore how to be rescued from the wrath of God. But in order to do that, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Diamond Of Romans 8:28 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 29, 2022

Jewelers grade a diamond based on six "C's." In this sermon, we will look at the six C's of Romans 8:28

[I am grateful to the teaching of Skip Heitzig at Calvary Church Albuquerque. His sermon, "The Steady Hand of a Caring God" provides the outline and structure of this sermon.] I promise I didn’t plan this. We’ve been in Romans for over eight months now, taking it almost verse by verse. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Provides Hope

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 10, 2022

PRAYER IS THE GREATEST WEAPON GOD GAVE US

Prayer Provides Hope Luke 18:1-8 We need encouragement to pray consistently and never quit. "A Time for Hope! Real Issues, Real Hope, Real Help!" Hope is one of life’s most important possessions. Every one of us needs hope. Hope is what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning. Have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Revelation 3:20

Dirges, Grief, And Other Sad Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2022

In the midst of our sadness and anger and guilt and anxiety and shock which we can roll up into one word ‘grief,’ we must call on God and give our grief over to Him allowing Him to bind up our hearts with His strength and His peace.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DIRGES, GRIEF, AND OTHER SAD THINGS 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 55:1-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION When I think about grief, three episodes in my life come to mind. First, I think about a gentleman with whom I served for over 9 year in ministry. Up until recently, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23, 2 Samuel 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Great In The Sight Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2022

We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).

Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Christians To Do For Children Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 2, 2022

1. Help bring children to Jesus. 2. Pray for children. 3. Never try to keep children away from Jesus. 4. Help children grow up God's way.

What God Wants Christians to Do for Children The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:13. By this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 16th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 6, 2022

Year C, Proper 28.

Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12:1-6, Malachi 4:1-2, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19 A). NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH. Isaiah 65:17-25. “Behold,” says the LORD, “I create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17). The word for “create” is the same as in Genesis 1-2. But this is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25, Malachi 4:1-2, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19, Isaiah 12:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Anything Keep You Away From Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2022

Choose Jesus because... 1. He has God's perfect goodness (vs. 16-17). 2. He looks at us with love (vs. 17-21). 3. Following Him is worth any cost (vs. 21-22). 4. Only He can save our souls (vs. 23-26).

Don't Let Anything Keep You Away from Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:16-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:16. Remember that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Never Gets Old Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 13, 2023

In this gospel narrative, not only are we going to encounter a resurrection before THE resurrection, we’re also going to encounter a Jesus who sees not only the brokenness of the world, but does something about it.

Listen to some of these crazy Easter traditions from different places around the world. In Australia, it’s become very popular to replace chocolate bunnies with chocolate marsupials called Biblys (I guess nothing says Happy Easter like chewing on a chocolate hamster ear). In the town of Haux, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Establish Your Hearts Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 11 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

We are officially 21 days away from Christmas morning. Anyone NOT have their Christmas tree up by now? Everyone else look around and take note of these people that might not love Jesus. We are officially in the thick of the Christmas season which I can’t even imagine given that it was just summer ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational