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Life Changing Questions From The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 26, 2019

Christ has some life-changing questions for us: 1. Are you willing? (vs. 1-7). 2. Are you believing? (vs. 8-9). 3. Are you obeying? (vs. 8-14). 4. Are you telling? (vs. 15).

Life Changing Questions from the Lord The Gospel of John John 5:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 29, 2018 (Revised July 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 5, we will take a good look at the Lord's third miracle recorded in the Gospel of John. While He was here ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

From Victim To Victor: The Widows Mite

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2018

A contrast between acquisitive Scribes, and a gift given out of penury.

FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR: THE WIDOW’S MITE. Mark 12:38-44. In our previous reading, Jesus pronounced one Scribe, ‘Not far from the kingdom of God’ (Mark 12:34). Yet Jesus’ opinion of the Scribes in general was not unlike His opinion of the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:43). ‘The Scribes and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 More Lessons From The Magi Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019

Brief but powerful in the Christmas account, the Magi give us some essential take-aways. Here are two more to go with seeking the Lord in 4 Questions Inspired by the Magi.

Part 2: Share and Sense Matthew 2:1-12 concentrating on 2:11-12 Introduction We discussed last week the Magi have a brief appearance in Matthew’s Gospel, yet they leave us with some essential take-aways. We looked at the first take-away last week; the fact we need to seek the Lord. Our life should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raised From Death Unto Life

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2020

Peter knew the church faced much persecution in the first century. As they continued to endure adversity, he pointed them to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Persecution might continue, but they had been raised from death unto life in Christ.

Raised from Death unto Life 1 Peter 4: 1-6 Peter set the tone for the message he sought to convey as he introduced himself to the reader. He addressed them as strangers scattered throughout the Roman provinces. This served two basic principles – 1) Peter revealed to the believers that he was aware ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Disturbing Call From A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2020

The call by God for Jonah to go to Nineveh to preach is a call which confronts Jonah with a disturbing dynamic of God’s unanticipated mercy. Jonah finds this call too disturbing so he goes in the opposite direction to run away from the call of God.

Message Jonah 1:1-3 A Disturbing Call From A Merciful God I don’t have definitive proof but it would be my educated opinion that the story of Jonah … specifically the part where Jonah is swallowed by a large fish or whale … is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Ask anybody who Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"escaping From Temptation"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 20, 2019

This message describes several ways to conquer temptation.

“Escaping from Temptation” James 1:13-18 About ten years ago I worked for the Sheriff’s office in the area of child Protection. I worked there and here at the same time. In that job we dealt with 18 different forms of abuse. I saw children who were hurting every single day. Sometimes the abuse ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Family Comes From The Heart Of God

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

It can be hard to understand what God is like, but Genesis tells us that we are created in God's image and we know that God is love. When we love our families and others, we experience something important of what God is like.

Open your bulletins and look at the two Bible verses at the top of our worship liturgy for today, in the box that says, “Words to Ponder.” We have all heard those two verses many times before, but I want to be sure you understand some amazing things in them this morning. Could we read them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Genesis 1:26-27

Take Not Your Anointing From Me!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 13, 2019

Psalm 51 describes David’s great mental anguish at the reality that he had hurt his relationship with God and might have lost God’s favor. Christians today are too quick to assume they have God in a box. Please Lord, don't take Your Spirit away from me!.

TAKE NOT YOUR ANOINTING FROM ME! Ps. 51:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Larry Weathers is a math teacher in Benton, Kentucky. One of his math students got his hand caught in a go-cart chain and lost a third of his finger. He missed a few days of class. 2. When he returned, Larry asked if his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Essential Truths From The Miracle Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 3, 2019

1. More souls were saved (vs. 43-45). 2. The unbelieving leaders were still lost (vs. 46-50, 53). 3. Christ is in control (vs. 48-57).

Essential Truths from the Miracle of Lazarus The Gospel of John John 11:43-57 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 26, 2017 (Revised December 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11, as we look again at the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Being Attractive Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2017

This is the 30th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#30] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING ATTRACTIVE Mark 3:16 Introduction: We live in day and age where physical appearance is a big deal. My mom says that, “Beauty is only skin deep; but other people say that, “Ugly goes all the way to the bone”. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Being Baptized Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 3, 2017

This is the 31st sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#31] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING BAPTIZED Luke 3:16 Introduction: Two Sundays ago, I preached about the meaning of water baptism. This morning, we are going to look at how Jesus’ baptizes us. Luke 3:16-17 (NIV) “John answered them all, "I baptize you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 3, 2017

This is the 32nd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#32] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM THE NAME OF JESUS Acts 3:16 Introduction: As we continue in our series “3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope”, I want to focus on the precious name of Jesus. The name of Jesus brings hope. The things we say can either draw people to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Body Building Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 17, 2017

This is the 35th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#35] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BODY BUILDING 1 Corinthians 3:16 Introduction: As you can tell, there are some lighting renovations happening in the Sanctuary. We have to renovate and repair our building or else it will eventually not function properly. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Being Transformed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 1, 2017

This is the 36th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#36] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING TRANSFORMED 2 Corinthians 3:16 Introduction: How many times have you said this week, “I wish I could change who I am and how I do things”? As Paul said, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From God's Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 29, 2017

This is the 38th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#38] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM GOD’S WORD 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: This week on Wednesday, I talked with our Youth about the Bible. It concerns me greatly that our Youth are not familiar with the Bible. They struggle greatly finding the text on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist