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  • Are We Looking For Our Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014
     | 5,305 views

    God is always looking for all people, even the once hidden in a tree

    Are we looking for our Zacchaeus Many times in life we go through stuff and it cause us to have the “Oh me syndrome”. When this happens All we think and notice is ourselves and what’s going on in our lives. We might think, well isn’t that what life is all about. ...read more

  • God, Why Don't You Do Something

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    The question was asked by Christ on the cross and we often ask it as we look at the Easter Story, God Why Don' t you do something. The reality is that he was doing something

    Matthew 27:46 At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” How many times have we asked ourselves the same question that Jesus asked as he hung dying on the cross? ...read more

  • Peter Confesses Jesus As The Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,866 views

    In this lesson we learn the significance of confessing Jesus as the Christ.

    Scripture For the past 20 months we have been studying the life of Jesus as it has been recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Recently we invited friends and guests to our Easter Service by asking the question, “Why did Easter change history?” Today’s text is especially appropriate ...read more

  • We Would See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 37,066 views

    Having heard & observed, these Gentiles were attracted or drawn to Jesus & they wanted to believe in Him, they wanted to "know" Him. Jesus therefore challenges them & us - to die that we might live

    JOHN 12: 20-26 SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS [Mark 8:34-38 / Colossians 3:1-3] Jesus public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were unfolding. Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem to the shouts and praises of the huge crowds [2-2 ½ million] present ...read more

  • Validity Of Near Death Experiences

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2014
     | 7,006 views

    The movie "Heaven is for Real" has reopened the conversation of the validity of near death experiences (NDEs). This message looks at what NDEs are, the controversies about them, and the confirmation that they can be for God's Word.

    VALIDITY OF NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES “Heaven is For Real” Commentary INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, they both awoke from a good night’s sleep. As usual, Daniel reached over and took her hand in his. ...read more

  • The After Easter Experience

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,111 views

    Between the Resurrection and the Ascension Jesus shared about three things - The end times, the Holy Spirit and our purpose.

    “After Easter Experience” May 4, 2014 Acts 1:1-14 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he ...read more

  • Why God's Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2014
     | 9,226 views

    God's church matters because we: 1. are witnesses of God's mighty works (vs. 32-36). 2. have the answers to life's greatest questions (vs. 37-38). 3. have the help of the Holy Spirit (vs. 33, 38, 39). 4. have great reasons to rejoice (vs. 40-41).

    Why God's Church Matters Acts 2:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Don't you love our church? We are blessed to be part of a church where people love God, love His Word, and love each other. But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are not ...read more

  • God Has Work For You To Do

    Contributed by Clarence Bolton on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,347 views

    We were saved - not just for heaven, not just to attend church and not to sit in the pew but to do good works.

    God Has Work For You To Do Ephesians 2:8-10 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should ...read more

  • Pig Lessons Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,670 views

    If you want to really live, don't let Satan destroy you and don't let society detain you. Instead, let the Savior deliver you and use your for His glory.

    The Movie, Braveheart, tells the story of a common man named William Wallace who led Scotland to freedom from English rule. At the end of the movie, Wallace has been betrayed to the English and sits in prison awaiting execution. The Princess of Wales, who wants to free him, comes to his cell. ...read more

  • Equal Rights And Marriage

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,639 views

    The objection to all the fuss people are raising over equal rights in marriage hinges on the proposition that marriage is primarily a secular institution regulated by a non-Christian government and therefore it is something Christians should not get all w

    EQUAL RIGHTS AND MARRIAGE ILLUSTRATION There was a young man who was about to enter high school. The guidance counselor called him into her office and asked him if he would prefer the agricultural or the vocational section. The young man explained to her that he wanted to be put in the academic ...read more

  • Growing Our Love For Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,521 views

    Three great reasons to love the Lord: 1. Because He comes to us with compassion (vs. 11-13). 2. Because He has a tremendous touch (vs. 14-17). 3. Because He builds up believers (vs. 18-23).

    Growing Our Love for Jesus Luke 7:11-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 *How much do you love God? -- When I ask myself that question, the answer is: "Thank God, I love Him a whole lot more than I used to! But I don't love Him enough." *I want to love the Lord more. ...read more

  • Understanding Purpose

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013
     | 20,865 views

    the true definition of purpose from the standpoint of the bible

    UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE Rom 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

  • How Can I Love My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013
     | 6,270 views

    1. Settle the question of salvation (vs. 25-29). 2. Strive to overcome your selfishness (vs. 29-32). 3. Follow the example of Christ’s compassion (vs. 33-37). 4. Bring hurting people to the healing place (vs. 34). 5. Be willing to pay the price (vs. 3

    How Can I Love My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 *Some years ago, I was blessed to be part of a mission team in South Asia. It was about nine months after a major earthquake in the region. Over 100,000 people were killed, many more were ...read more

  • Overcoming Sexual Temptation Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,519 views

    Joseph is young and good looking, yet he overcame a serious sexual temptation. We can develop our strategy for victory by examining Joseph's response.

    When I first studied Genesis 39 and the story of Joseph and Potophar’s wife, I thought initially that I would “tone down” the sexual content of this chapter. The story provided in this passage details Joseph’s vivid encounter with a seductive woman, and his victory as he ...read more

  • Raising Heroes For Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    Jesus Christ can turn our children into heroes, but we can help. Here’s what to do: 1. Sacrifice for them. 2. See their potential. 3. Steer them to Jesus.

    Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 10, 2012 (Adapted from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007) *George Washington is called the “Father” of our country, and rightly so. What a hero he was. Historian ...read more