Sermons on Poor Preaching:

How God's Angels Help Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2013

1. Angels rescue God's people (Gen 19:1-16). 2. Angels helped to report the good news (Luke 1:26-33, Luke 2:8-11, Matt 28:1-6). 3. Angels relay God's guidance to His people (Matt 2:13-14, Acts 10:1-6). 4. Angels relieve our fears (Acts 27:18-25).

How God's Angels Help Us Genesis 19:1-16; Luke 1:26-33; Luke 2:8-11; Matthew 28:1-6; Matthew 2:13-14; Acts 10:1-6; Acts 27:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we began to focus on angels last week, we saw first that angels are just as real as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Remain In The Vine Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2013

Christ followers want (and need) an unbroken fellowship with God; this sermon gives three pointers to assist us from John 15:1-17.

WHAT MUST I DO? REMAIN IN THE VINE JOHN 15:1-17 INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that “Whatever God’s Word says I MUST do, God knows I CAN do!” and it is with that confidence that we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Promise Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 11, 2013

When Jesus told his disciples he was leaving he also had good news: They wouldn't be left alone. But who was it that Jesus was sending?

It wouldn’t be long and he knew it. For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn’t be long now and he knew it. The end was in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

What About Baptism? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 16, 2006

This message answers the question: Why is baptism important?

SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT BAPTISM?” OPEN: A. Last week, we started a series called, “Important Questions” 1. We started with the most important question of all: “How Do I Become a Christian?” 2. This week’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Adventure: "Step Up To The Plate!" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 17, 2006

Moses is given a second chance ‘at bat’ to do a great thing for God, reluctantly steps up to the plate and hits a homer for God! Aim: To challenge Christians to step up to what God is calling them to in the church, in their families and as disciples of C

Last month my son’s ball team went to a Star’s baseball game for “Bat Night.” I tell you, there’s nothing quite like twelve six year-olds running around a ball park swinging their brand new wooden bats! Life can be exciting sometimes… • But that’s okay… the Christian life is supposed to be ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marching To A Different Drummer

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2006

We follow a holy, warrior God who extends favor.

MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER Joshua 6.1-27 S: Warfare C: Destruction of sin; extension of grace Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE FOLLOW A HOLY, WARRIOR GOD WHO EXTENDS FAVOR. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 6 how the Israelites were able to overtake the formidable fortress of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Praising And Loving God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 2, 2006

In this sermon, which is another in the series on "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at two more keys that will help you grow spiritually.

Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Several years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helpful Habits Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006

A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This first message explores our lifestyle witness.

Today we are starting a new series entitled, “Behaving Like Believers.” The question we are asking in this series is, “Does life inside the church look any different than life outside the church?” Or another way to ask it might be, “Do Christian’s lives look any different than those who do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seek The Lord With All Your Heart (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 4, 2006

This sermon explores the benefits of seeking the Lord and helps aid the Christian in how to seek.

Having a heart that seeks wholly after God is the one sure way for living and fulfilling the Christian life to its full potential; however, it is also a difficult endeavor. It is not difficult because it is complicated but because human nature gets in the way. By nature, we seek our own good and we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying, Proclaiming And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2006

In continuing our series in "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at three more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Did you know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Works Through Me Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006

Can God work through a regular person like me?

“God Works Through Me” Judges 16: 28-30 July 23, 2006 Intro: A guy named Gene wrote a story @ an embarrassing moment for his sister, Becky. She had prepared a pasta dish for a party she was giving. But she was running a little behind when she noticed that she’d forgotten to refrigerate the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

From The Old To The New

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 21, 2006

A sermon designed to lift the spirits of a church plant congregation after having been verbally attacked by their former church. Focuses on love and the new frontier of a job to be done!

The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. Their oppressors mistreated them and there is no doubt they suffered mentally and spiritually, as well as physically. Those generations of Israelites must have felt a hurt that would have be unimaginable to us today. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: *other

Resilience Is A Daily Habit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006

Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With Problems Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2006

In today’s lesson we learn the proper procedure to deal with our personal or national problems. We learn that when dealing with problems, we must pray (i.e., P-R-A-Y).

Scripture Last week I began a short sermon series on the book of Habakkuk, which I have titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Most of the material for this sermon series comes from Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ series on Habakkuk, which he preached at the beginning of World War II. Habakkuk is a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maintaining Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 14, 2006

What two attitudes destroy the unity of the church? What is the only way given in Scripture to fight against this? Listen as Pastor Steve shows how we are to be involved in "Maintaining Spiritual Unity."

Tonight we’re looking once again at the portion of Scripture that speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational