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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Let's Get Ready To Go For Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2023
     | 2,160 views

    We must: 1. Watch out for the devil's deception (vs. 11-15). 2. Focus on following the Lord (vs. 16). 3. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 17a).

    Let's Get Ready to Go for Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 7, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 28 we will continue to explore what happened after Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. And one of the words that stands out the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Relevance Of Wonders

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,857 views

    Many churches are asking why they are not growing and why their outreach efforts seem so ineffective. Evangelism is most effective when the proclamation of the gospel is accompanied by a demonstration of signs and wonders.

    Ministry and evangelism can be difficult in a country like America that holds a western worldview. The reason why is because people’s skepticism and unbelief concerning “the unseen” and “the miraculous” can limit church growth. God has bestowed on His people authority and power to see souls saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Charlie Kirk - Thoughts On Divine Protection

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 20, 2025
     | 512 views

    PROTECTION 1. Psalm 91 2. Psalm 121 3. Last days 4. Pray for us 5. Constant prayer was offered to God by the church 6. Those who are slain for the word of God 7. They spoke the word of God with boldness.

    PROTECTION 1. Psalm 91 2. Psalm 121 3. Last days 4. Pray for us 5. Constant prayer was offered to God by the church 6. Those who are slain for the word of God 7. They spoke the word of God with boldness. ******************* PROTECTION 1. Psalm 91 Psalm 91 : 1 - 16 1 He who dwells in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Up Here

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 107 views

    A message about ultimate power as John is given a revelation of the throne room in heaven.

    Title: Come up Here” Heaven – the holy place of the holy God. …”holy of holies” Text: Revelation 4-5 Subject: Who is able to meet our (existential) hopes and is therefore worthy of our allegiance and worship? Complement: the one who sits on the highest throne and holds the keys of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 28, 2025
     | 324 views

    In Proverbs 8:17-21, in order to find The Way of Wisdom, in three ways we must 1) Pursue Purposefully (Proverbs 8:17-18), 2) Prioritize Priceless Treasures (Proverbs 8:19) and 3) Pledge to Walk Righteously (Proverbs 8:20-21).

    Proverbs 8:17-21. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. 18 Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver. 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    In Like Manner

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Aug 29, 2025
     | 95 views

    There are many views on the rapture and the last resurrection.

    Preponderance of Scriptural Evidence In a civil case the plaintiff/defendant has the burden of proving each essential element of their claim or counterclaim by a ‘preponderance of the evidence.” The party with the burden must present the more convincing evidence. …. Stated another way a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name You Can Rely On Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 2, 2025
     | 372 views

    Jesus stepped in, not to handle something minor, but to take on our greatest need—our separation from God. His sacrifice doesn’t just make life “nicer.” It changes everything. Do you see Jesus as someone who did you a small favor or as your Savior who paid your greatest debt?

    Several decades ago, Gary Campman wrote about five love languages. They are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. These five love languages describe different ways people give and receive love. Each of us has a primary love language, and often, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Corinthians Series: Yoking Not Yolking Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 3, 2025
     | 270 views

    We are in the world and need to push, pull, and travel through this life with those who follow Christ. Our closest companions and partners and influences should belong Him; not of this world.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES YOKING NOT YOLKING 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 (ESV) “Working together with Him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Your Parent's Fault Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 10, 2025
     | 73 views

    If you want to get out of the mess you’re in, take responsibility for your own actions, and with God’s help turn from your sin.

    A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Christian Religion According To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 22, 2025
     | 7 views

    Jesus helps us to see that His followers should be marked by humility, faith, and devotion.

    What is a good Christian like? Is it someone who doesn’t as the saying goes “drink or smoke or cuss or chew or date/marry people who do”? Is it someone who faithfully attends church? Is it someone who waits until marriage to engage in sexual activity? Is it someone who is morally upright? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2022
     | 3,809 views

    In this sermon, we explore what it means to honor one another and how to do it.

    Introduction: A. Welcome to our annual Friends and Family Day – if you are a visitor with us today, then please know that you are our honored guest and we are thankful and honored that you are with us. 1. On Friend and Family Day, I often break away from the sermon series I am preaching through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family Camp PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 83 views

    God invites ordinary people to partner with Him, building lives of lasting significance through faithful service, rooted in Christ and empowered by His presence.

    Some mornings I picture the Father handing us a hard hat and a pair of work gloves, smiling as if to say, “Come with Me. Let’s build something beautiful.” Can you see it? The sun coming up over a field that’s waiting for seed, a foundation ready for bricks, and God inviting ordinary people—people ...read more

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    The Truth About Tradition PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 57 views

    The sermon calls us to abandon empty rituals and idols, turning instead to wholehearted worship of the living God who alone gives true life and meaning.

    Welcome, friend. Pull up a chair in your heart for a few quiet minutes. Imagine the sound of pages turning, the scent of a well-worn Bible, the gentle hush that settles when God’s people lean in to listen. Some weeks feel hurried, don’t they? Calendars packed, habits humming, and before we know it, ...read more

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    Guard The Ground PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 123 views

    True victory comes by honestly bringing our struggles to God, trusting His gospel, resisting the enemy, and standing firm through prayer and God’s strength.

    Friends, some of us arrived today with a tired soul and a brave smile. Others carry questions that keep you awake, temptations that tug at you, and memories that whisper shame. You are not strange, and you are not alone. The God who made you also sees you, loves you, and is not intimidated by what ...read more

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    What’s So Great About God?-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,476 views

    5 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-V—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: Our Mini-van: We’ve had 3 of them! It’s been the perfect car for our family of 6. It offers...a solid solution to our needs—Carries our family 7 people(we have 6) comfortably(which many larger cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist