Sermons on Left Vs Right:

The Rich Get Richer And The Poor Get Poorer? Is That Right?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Takes a pratical look on how we should be helping out those who are less forunate both physically and spirtually

James 2:1-11 The Rich Get Poorer and the Poor Get Richer? Introduction Attention Grabber – I was watching a movie the other day. One guy got arrested on a bogus charge of stealing something…And they switch places. It was funny how much they changed. Back Ground 1. Last week we mention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Is The True Vine Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

As the true vine, Jesus gives us: 1. The essential connection (vs. 1-2 & 4-6). 2. The essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. An essential command (vs. 4). 4. An extraordinary commitment (vs. 7). 5. An excellent conclusion (vs. 8).

Jesus Is the True Vine John 15:1-8 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Jesus Christ is the great I AM, Lord God Jehovah of the Old Testament. In Exodus 3, the pre-incarnate Christ is the One who spoke to Moses from the burning bush ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a classic novel about "Right and Wrong" "Joy and Despair" "The struggle of Good and Evil" or struggle of the natural mans vs. the Spiritual man.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ---------------------------------- " Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Romans 7:14-17 Romans 7:14 The law is good, then. The trouble is not with the law but with me, because I am sold into slavery, with sin as my master. 15 I don’t understand myself at all, for I really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Shade At Your Right Hand - Psalm 121 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 24, 2025

This psalm is for times when you are afraid. It promises you will suffer no harm. Yet we know calamities can still strike because the psalmist is looking to the mountains for help in his current calamity. So what good is the promise?

Psalm 121:1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber ...read more

There Is A Sound In The Land

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 23, 2017

Ehud, a judge in Israel kills the fat king....and there is a sound of victory throughout the land

THERE IS A SOUND IN THE LAND: The story of Ehud (AY-HOOD) Judges 3:12-30 12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 And he gathered unto him the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2017

Jesus gives us: 1. a new desire (vs. 46-47). 2. a new determination (vs. 48). 3. a new dimension (vs. 49-52a). 4. a new direction (vs. 52b).

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make Mark 10:46-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 22, 2017 *This week, I've been thinking about people who have made a difference in my life. My wife has made an infinite difference in my life. Anybody who knows Mary knows what a blessing she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Up In A Down Time

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2013

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3 & 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4) 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord’s righteousness (vs. 5-6) 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-9)

How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 7, 2012 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that to “fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed” (angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed). (1) *Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Know The Power Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 28, 2009

God’s resurrection power is: 1. available (vs.13-14). 2. invaluable (vs. 15-16). 3. knowable (vs.16-20). 3. unstoppable (vs. 19-21).

God Wants Us to Know the Power of His Resurrection Ephesians 1:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 1, 2009) *I know my wife. Except for the Lord, I know her better than anybody in the world knows her. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-21

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

Whose Side Is God On?

Contributed by Walter Braxton on May 30, 2025

In today’s world, lines are being drawn everywhere. Red vs. blue. Conservative vs. liberal. Rich vs. poor. This group vs. that group. Everybody seems to be picking sides—and everybody wants God to be on their side.

In America...It’s become a political reflex… At the end of speeches...Debates... And press conferences… To close with three familiar words… "God bless America."... Whether Republican…Or Democrat…Conservative… Or liberal…They all say it.... Not because they’re always living by God's ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Jesus Meet Your Needs

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 23, 2016

Let Jesus meet your need: 1. for a friend (vs. 4-10; 17-18). 2. for forgiveness (vs. 10-18). 3. for fulfillment (vs. 19-26). 4. for a fresh start (vs. 25-29).

Let Jesus Meet Your Needs John 4:1-29 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 19, 2014 *One day years ago, I was driving up Hwy 165 with Becky and Eric. She was about 15, and he was about 12. As we drove by, we noticed that they were tearing down the old Ramada Inn ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants His People To Rejoice!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2012

I. When to rejoice: 1. When you serve (vs. 2). 2. When you sing (vs. 2). 3. When you step closer to God (vs. 4). II. Why to rejoice: 1. Our creation by God (vs. 3). 2. Our connection with God (vs. 3). 3. The character of God (vs. 4-5).

Our Favorite Psalms #10: God Wants His People to Rejoice! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2012 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Does God want His people to rejoice? -- Without a doubt, He does. *The first time we ever see the word “rejoice” in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Concrete Shoes

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008

Fear vs faith

A Mother’s Day Card from God [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 5: The Perfect Commitment Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2023

Jesus was willing... 1. To be betrayed by a false friend (vs. 45-50). 2. To be captured like a criminal (vs. 50, 55). 3. To express kindness to His enemies (vs. 51-52). 4. To suffer for the Scripture (vs. 52-56). 5. To be failed by His followers (vs. 56).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 5: The Perfect Commitment of Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:45-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. In this chapter, Jesus and His disciples ate their last Passover meal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

How We Can Grow For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2018

1. Embrace each other (vs. 1). 2. Encourage each other (vs. 2). 3. Expect some changes in our plans (vs. 2-3). 4. Enlist more helpers (vs. 4-6). 5. Examine God's Word (vs. 7-8; 11). 6. Expect great things from God (vs. 7-12).

How We Can Grow for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 71 Acts 20:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *Dr. Wray Ivey was one of my mentors, and an outstanding man of God. In the late 1970s and early '80s, Wray was our pastor at First Baptist Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist