Sermons on Paul And Silas:

Keeping Our Commitment To Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2013

How can we keep our commitment to Christ? 1. Follow the steps of our Savior (vs. 18-22). 2. Be willing to suffer like our Savior (vs. 23a). 3. Depend on divine deliverance (vs. 23b-25).

Keeping Our Commitment to Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2012 *On February 23, 1836, General Santa Anna's Mexican army arrived in San Antonio to begin the 13-day battle for the Alamo. The commander of the Alamo was Colonel William Travis. Legend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Made In Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan For Husbands

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2013

1. To be unselfish in giving. 2. To be united in grace. 3. To be unhindered in going to God.

A Marriage Made in Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan for Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 13, 2013 *If you have ever wondered: “What’s wrong with my family?” -- You are not alone. You will never find a perfect family in this world. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Victim To Victor Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 21, 2013

The stories of the Bible through the age of the patriarchs like Abraham, the Exodus, the wanderings in the wilderness, the conquest of Canaan, the period of the judges and Kings - eventually led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the captivity of God's p

It was May 1940. The allied French and British forces had been badly defeated by Germany in the Battle of France. Around three hundred fifty thousand men, including the entire British army, were backed up against the sea at the port of Dunkirk, on the coast of France. They were sitting ducks. Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-48

Eulogy Adleline Baskerville

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 25, 2013

This is a homegoing service for a Christian woman who loved her kids and was a mother of 8. She was involved in the life of the church.

Rick Gillespie-Mobley Eulogy 3/25/2013 Adeline Baskerville God had planned a wonderful gift to be sent into the world on May 19th, 1921 into the arms of Edward Hayden and Estelle Gardener. That precious gift took the form of a beautiful little black girl by ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 31, 2013

An Easter message about how Christ brings life. "why seek the living among the dead?"

Title: Resurrection Life Theme: To show how the resurrection brings life to the church and to people. This is the reason we celebrate Easter (Resurrection Sunday). This is also the reason people put so much life traditions into Easter. (The egg, the bunny, dinner, games, family, etc.) Text: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 24:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Designer Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

“Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing By The Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

the topic of spiritual disciplines doesn't excite many people. Yet if you've ever been worn out, ready to quit, they might just be for you.

“Connected: Playing by the Rules” Is. 30:15-22; Daniel 6:1-16; Matt. 11:28-30 If I had told you last Sunday that this morning we would focus on spiritual disciplines, I doubt I would have seen many of you doing cartwheels or standing and applauding. The concept just doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Once Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013

Never once have we ever walked alone. never once did He leave us all alone. He is faithful.

“Connected: Never Once” Ez. 34:11-6; Lk. 15:1-32 The past few weeks we’ve been considering what it means to be connected to God. Admittedly, spiritual disciplines are hard – they take time, effort, and energy. There are times when we simply fail to make a good connection. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Much Do You Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 21, 2013

A study of Psalm 5 verses 1 through 10

Psalm 5: 1 – 10 How Much Do You Love Jesus? 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Loving As He Loved

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

We can love like Him only by abiding in Him.

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life.” (1 John 1:1) “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Colossal Christ (In The Omni Sense)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2013

When we make Christ the center of our world we discover the unfathomable largeness of God's power and passion for people.

Title: Colossal Christ Text: Colossians 1:15-20 Thesis: When we make Christ the center of our world we discover the unfathomable largeness of God’s power and passion for people! Preface Thoughts: I have chosen “colossal” as the word I will use to describe Jesus Christ today. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 26, 2013

Thanksgiving Sermon based on Psalm 136.

11-26-13 Thanksgiving Sermon - Psalm 136 Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying On Track

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Nov 26, 2013

Listen to the voice of God and He will guide you to the right destination. Don't go away from the track.

“Staying on track”: Proverbs 3:6 I’m so happy every time to pick up my phone to read a verse in the morning, because it helps me to pray and start my day. The Bible can feel heavy but the phone is always there, so easy to program it with reminders to pray, or praise the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas, A Line In Time Between Yes And No Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2013

This message looks at how Christmas drew a line between those who would say Yes to Christ and those who would say no.

It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said this was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. That single solitary event has shaped the world like no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Counselor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 8, 2013

The word "counselor" has various meanings. Jesus Christ is our perfect counselor in every way the word is used. This sermon explains to us what a wonderful counselor He is.

"Counselor" Chuck Sligh Series: Isaiah 9:6 - The Birth of the Almighty December 1, 2013 TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist