Sermons on Pearls Before Swine:

Accentuate The Positive Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 7, 2013

Prudent, accurate, honest, sensitive communication is a major theme threaded through Proverbs. This emphasis is mandated because words & actions are the way we relate to one another. Basically, we need to accentuate the positive & eliminate the negative.

PROVERBS 25: 11-18 ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE Prudent, accurate, honest, sensitive communication is a major theme threaded through Proverbs [e.g. chapters 15 and 18]. This emphasis is mandated because words and actions are the way we relate to one another. Basically, we need to accentuate the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons For Godly Living

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013

Christians: We should live Godly lives: 1. Because we are headed to Heaven (vs. 11-12). 2. Because we can bring glory to God (vs. 12). 3. Because we are servants of the Savior (vs. 13-17).

Great Reasons for Godly Living 1 Peter 2:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23, 2012 *When I bump into people I haven’t seen for a while, sometimes they ask: “How’s the world treating you?” -- But as we look at this Scripture tonight, a better question for us is: “How are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Home Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

The Battle of the Home begins with victory in the battle of the mind. However, there are further clear directions in scriptures to insure that the home is a fortress, not a battleground.

The Battle for the Home Ephesians 5:21-6:4 At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old woman's hand affectionately, "this is my new husband." The woman eyed him critically for a long ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Time To Take A Break!

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 12, 2013

The church has much work to do! We we never arrive at a place in history where the work of the church is irrelevant.

Text: Matthew 25:35-40 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-45

Denomination: *other

Unchained

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2013

If you are chained, bound to anyting that is contrary to the Will of God it is the anointing that will destroy the yoke. Unchained and set free.

“Unchained” Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 10:27 “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2013

A study of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee in Luke 4:14-15 will show us the characteristics of his ministry.

Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River (3:21-22). Then the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness where he fasted for forty days. Throughout this time the devil tempted Jesus to doubt God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Thank God For Freedom!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Thank God for the: 1. Strength of Christian freedom (vs. 21-23 & 35-36). 2. Safety of Christian freedom (vs. 24). 3. Security of Christian freedom (vs. 25-29). 4. Sacrifice of Christian freedom (vs. 28). 5. Source of Christian freedom (vs. 30-36).

Thank God for Freedom! John 8:21-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Updated for July 3, 2011 (Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009) *On July 4th, 1776, 235 years ago, the Declaration of Independence stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Great Solution For Our Sin

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Our biggest problem is sin, but God has a great solution for our sin: 1. Repentance (Rom 2:1-4) 2. Redemption (Rom 3:21-24) 3. Reconciliation (Rom 5:1-11) 4. Renewal (Rom 12:1-2)

God’s Great Solution for Our Sin Rom 2:1-4, Rom 3:19-26, Rom 5:1-11 and Rom 12:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 19, 2009 *If you took a survey at Wal-Mart this week, and asked people about their worst problem, most people would say something like this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 9, 2011

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him - to stay in the vine. But how do we do that and what does it mean for our walk with Christ?

Remaining Fruitful John 15:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 11, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation Rich Ratts, former pastor of Grace Community Church here in Jackson and a now a church planter in Traverse City once spoke at a pastor’s appreciation breakfast I attended. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 1: Love One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011

Christians, we must love one another because: 1. This is God’s fervent command for His church. 2. This is God’s firm command for His church. 3. This is God’s finest command for His church. 4. This is the true flag of our faith.

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 1: Love One Another John 13:31-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 30, 2009 *How should we treat one another in God’s church? -- How does God want us to treat each other? -The fact is that God has an intense interest in how Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Illegal Healing Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus heals on the Sabbath

32. Who is Jesus? April 10th, 2010 Illegal Healing Jesus is not looking for fans, He is looking for followers. It is very difficult to follow someone if you don’t pay attention to where they are going. Jesus shares His life with us, living among us so that we can learn how to live by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: *other

Nation Building

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 21, 2011

Explains how America came to be, where she is and why, and where she is headed; and provides the solution to her problems.

Nation Building Psalm 33:12 – 22 by: JB Hall Introduction: Nations are most often defined by the type government they have; for the type government usually reflects the nature of the people. According to Romans 13:1 government has been established by God. Here’s what it says, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Countdown To War Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

The four horsemen - war, slaughter, famine, death and pestilence - have accompanied humanity since the dawn of time; they remind us of our sin, and God's judgment, and his ultimate control over all of history.

When I mapped out this year’s preaching schedule I did not - repeat NOT - know that war with Iraq would begin the week the seals on the scroll detailing the fate of the world would be opened and the four horsemen let loose. And I’m not egotistical enough to think that God arranged the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful In A Foreign Place

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011

This sermon instructs us how to remain faithful when our pleasant circumstances turn foreign to us.

Faithful in a Foreign Place Daniel 1:1 – 7 By: JB Hall Introduction: Sometimes you and I are thrust into a foreign place; without our consent and by circumstances beyond our control. This foreign place can be a foreign land, or it can be a set of circumstances that is foreign to our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist