Sermons on Joy Of Easter:

Diving Into Baptism

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 5, 2016

A look at the day John Baptized Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus It’s just confusing. We all know the story of John the Baptist, and we know the story of Jesus and we even know the point where the two stories intercept. And that’s where it gets confusing. There are two things we know that seem to muddy the water, so to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Exodus - Part 13 - Wrap Up- " I Don't Get It Big Dan" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 12, 2016

Part 13 wrap up- recap of our Exodus series a hard look at forgiveness

Exodus – “The Story of God’s presence” Part 13 wrap up “I don’t get it Big Dan’ Exodus 32 Ya’ll know I love movies and you also know I really like the movie “Oh Brother where art thou” I have used quotes and stories from this movie ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Mother Shows Us The Best Way To Live

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 13, 2016

1. Depend on God's design for your life (vs. 34-38). 2. Go to the godly people in your life (vs. 39-45). 3. Magnify the Master of your life (vs. 46-50).

The Lord's Mother Shows Us the Best Way to Live Luke 1:34-50 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 10, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Luke 1, thinking about the best way to live. In this wonderful chapter, God sent the Angel Gabriel to give amazing good news to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-50

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Watchman

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2016

After the tragedy in Orlando, there were Christians whose response was anything but loving. The Bible is clear: God wants the wicked, those living in sin, to repent and live. That should be the heartbeat of every Christian.

We are the Watchmen By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the tragedy in Orlando where 53 homosexuals, lesbians and transgender individuals were killed. And, as you also know, some of the responses were pretty typical of what you would expect to hear. When it comes to this one issue ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonderful Promises Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2016

Please take a look at the wonderful promise of God's: 1. Love (Romans 8:28). 2. Hope (Ephesians 2:10). 3. Salvation (Romans 6:23). 4. Provision (Philippians 4:19). 5. Power (2 Peter 1:3).

The Wonderful Promises of God 2 Peter 1:1-4; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 6:23; Philippians 4:19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 12, 2016 BACKGROUND: *This week in the Vacation Bible School Tree House the children will learn about the wonderful promises of God. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know That You Know

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 30, 2015

A sermon to help folks have assurance of salvation.

"How to Know that You Know" 1 John 5:13 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Introduction: While studying for this message I ran on to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

And He Gave Up His Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 7, 2015

Second in a series of three describing the day the earth really did stand still

And Gave Up His Spirit Last week I strove to bring attention to the first of several miraculous workings performed by Jehovah God on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, namely the great darkness that enveloped the entire universe during the final three hours that the man given the title ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Psalm 69:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement For The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 9, 2015

Christians need not be taken back by the revilings that come even when they are innocent and prudent. We need not hold back from revealing the full counsel of God either. We must not shrink back no matter the opposition in our duty to Christ

MATTHEW 10: 24-28 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PERSECUTED [Luke 12:1-11] Having painted a deserting picture concerning the persecution His disciples would encounter in ministry, Jesus shifts to words of comfort, challenge, and encouragement. We need not be taken back by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The King Of Kings!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2015

Worship the Lord Jesus Christ: 1. For His plan (vs. 28-35). 2. For His peace (vs. 35-38). 3. For His power (vs. 37-40). 4. For His presence (vs. 41-44).

Worship the King of Kings! Luke 19:28-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 30, 2014 *As we focus on Palm Sunday this morning, please open your Bibles to Luke 19, thinking about worshiping the King of Kings. My greatest goal for us today is to have true worship in our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Faithfulness

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 11, 2015

God’s great faithfulness: 1. Brings hope in our darkest hour (vs. 21). 2. Is the source of our salvation (vs. 22-23). 3. Makes Him our greatest gift (vs. 24). 4. Guarantees His goodness to all who trust in Him (vs. 25-26).

God's Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church on Nov. 23, 2008.) *Church: I think of Flight 370 that disappeared two weeks ago with 239 people on board. I also ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2015

The parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-13 teaches us about the proper attitude toward possessions.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. Today we begin studying chapter 16. Luke turned his attention from God’s joy over finding lost sinners to another issue of Christian discipleship: possessions. Luke began chapter 16 with the parable of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part 1)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 18, 2015

Examining the proper steps toward restoration to a right relationship with the Father.

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part I) Psalm 51:14-17 Some weeks back there was a post on Facebook about a young man who was lost and could not find his way back home. Tricia El-Sharkaway posted a picture with this description: "My children and I have known (this young man) for several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Pleases, Please

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and, that he is a rewarder, of them that diligently seek him..

Faith That Pleases God….. The parable six blind men and an elephant ◦They came up on a man riding an elephant. ◦They wanted to go back and tell the other villagers what an elephant looked like. ◦All the blind men touched and stroked the elephant. ◦They returned to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Love Is Not Rude Or Self-Seeking Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015

Love is not rude or self-seeking - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Love is not rude: • Definitions of rudeness: • Rude behaviour. • Rude language. • Rude attitude. • Rude attire. • Solution to rudeness: • Matthew chapter 22 verses 37-40: • "Love your neighbour as yourself”. • Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

The Reliability Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 2, 2015

Can we trust the Bible? How can we know if it is true or not and how can we really know if it is the Word of God?

The Reliability of the Bible How do we determine the reliability of things? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Are the Apostles Reliable? Is the History Accurate? Can the Prophecies be checked? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational