Sermons on Lost And Gain:

God's Hope Will Get You Through The Hardest Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2020

God wants to give you: 1. The hope of His protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of His purpose (vs. 13-14). 3. The hope of His prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

God's Hope Will Get You through the Hardest Times The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 26, 2012 (Revised September 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we take another look at the story of the Wise Men. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

God-Sized Changes From Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2020

God-sized changes from Christ: 1. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings (vs. 1-3). 2. We are chosen as God’s children (vs. 3-5). 3. We have been given God’s grace (vs. 5-7).

God-sized Changes from Christ Ephesians 1:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - February 17, 2019 (Revised March 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Book of Ephesians. J. Vernon McGee explained the background by saying, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unraveling The Bema Seat Versus The Great White Throne Of Judgment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 19, 2020

Less than 200 years ago, teaching began that the Bema Judgment Seat and the Great White Throne Judgment are two separate events.

This teaching states that at the Bema Seat, the Born-Again Christian will be judged with rewards according to their works, while the Great White Throne judgment is where those who rejected Jesus as Lord and Savior will be judicially judged and given an eternal sentence of torment. This teaching has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Revelation 21:11, John 5:24, Colossians 3:24, Revelation 22:12, Romans 11:6, John 14:12, Hebrews 13:20-21, John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 4:6-12, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Your Relationships As An Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020

God wants you and I to see our relationships as an opportunity to - Experience Community, Develop The Attitude Of Jesus, Grow In The Fruit Of The Spirit, Show The World That We Are His Disciples

Seeing Relationships As An Opportunity 20/20 Vision OKAY – I want to start of with a passage from John 17… Jesus is in the garden praying. He know that in mere moments the Judas and the soldiers will come and the arrest, the beatings, the suffering and the march to the cross and His death will ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Genesis 2:18, Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020

Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 2, 2020

God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.

Title: Foolhardy Faith of Jephthah (Part 2) VI. The Proof of the foolhardiness of the vow! Judges 11:30b “If you give the Ammonites into my hands, 31 whatever comes out of the door of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites will be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Steps To Enjoy God's Presence

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 3, 2020

This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A Life Striving for Total Obedience 2. A Life of Undivided Devotion 3. A Life Being Dependent on God

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23; John 15:1-11; Psalm 23 Theme: God’s Presence Title: Steps to Enjoying God’s Presence This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23, John 15:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wonderful Work Of God's Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2020

Some of the most important things God's Holy Spirit wants to do in our lives: 1. He gives conviction (John 16:6-15). 2. He gives us a relationship with God. 3. He is our ever-present resource for Christian living.

The Wonderful Work of God's Holy Spirit The Gospel of John John 16:6-15 (plus multiple other Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 27, 2017 (Revised March 27, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16. For many weeks now, we have been studying the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Trials & Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 4, 2020

Trials & Crucifixion - Luke chapter 22 vs 63 – chapter 23 vs 43 - – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus & his trials (a quick overview) (2). Jesus & Joseph of Cyrene (Luke chapter 23 verses 26-32) (3). Jesus & the Criminals (Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43) SERMON BODY: • I remember a saying that I use to use as a teenager, it was. • "Ask a stupid question ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-43

Denomination: Brethren

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2020

The resurrection of Jesus changes everything - our past, our present and our future.

The Resurrection The Story – week 27 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth – BUT ALSO for you and I who are sitting in this room today. AND – let’s stand together as I read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Romans 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How does God's grace help us when we turn away from Him?

RESTORING GRACE Many of us can remember when we were in elementary school of what would happen as soon as the teacher left the room. She would have to go out for some reason and would always tell the class, “Be quiet while I am gone and study!” However, as soon as the cat was away the mice would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Paul's Reason (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Paul’s Reason Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may come a time, and today is that time; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020

One day we all will stand before God and Paul says that no one will be able to utter an excuse for not knowing God.

Review (1 John 1:3 NKJV) that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:4 NKJV) And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. Last time we learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pouting Prophet And A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Remember the big idea of Jonah: God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to those who least deserve it!

A Pouting Prophet and a Gracious God - Jonah 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-29-19 Jonah 4 Redo If you will turn with me to Jonah four and will begin reading in verse one. When Jonah saw that all the people were fasting and crying out to God, he fell to his knees and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truth For A New Year Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

There are two ways people think saints are made. Some believe sainthood is achieved while others see sainthood as received.

Happy New Year to you! Thank God 2020 is behind us. If you were given just one word to describe the year 2020, what would you choose? A recent survey asked just this and found the #1 word chosen to describe this previous year was “awful, terrible, or horrible.” I wonder what word you would use. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist