Sermons on Positioning Yourself:

Get The Fresh Start You Need

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 20, 2011

How to get the fresh starts we need: 1. Rush to meet Jesus (vs. 1-4). 2. Joyfully receive the Lord (vs. 5-6). 3. Rededicate yourself to righteous living (vs. 8-9). 4. Keep resting in the grace of God (vs. 7 & 9-10)

Get the Fresh Start You Need Luke 19:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 (Updated from sermon "New Year -- New You" preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 13, 2008) *Sometimes height makes a difference. I like the story Gene Jennings told about a high school ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 16 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 8, 2011

How can I be the leader God wants me to be? 1. Show people the error of their sin (vs. 30). 2. Strive to help others get right with God (vs. 30). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 31-32). 4. Submit to the Lord (vs. 32-35).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 16: A Great Leader Exodus 32:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church October 13, 2010 BACKGROUND: *How could they have done it? How could the Children of Israel have fallen so far so fast? -- After all they had heard and seen the Lord do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Trap Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 21, 2012

We live in a fallen world full of sinners saved or not, who are all going to say and do things that hurt or offend us at some point. Not one of you in here has not done so yourself. In other words Jesus is saying expect it, why should you expect otherwise

“It is impossible that no offences should come” (Lk 17:1) The word for offence is literally where we get our word scandal from, and Jesus is making a very clear point that scandals, offences, temptations to sin will come. “But woe to the one through whom they come”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-13

Confession Of God’s Promises!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 19, 2019

Words spoken in harmony with God’s Word will always work wonders. Our confession always precedes our possession. Whether positive or negative, we will have what we say! I choose and want to say what the Word of God says than my flesh or mind would say. How about you?

CONFESSION OF GOD’S PROMISES! Words spoken in harmony with God’s Word will always work wonders. Our confession always precedes our possession. Whether positive or negative, we will have what we say! Proverbs 6:2 (KJV) Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2, Isaiah 57:19, 1 Peter 2:24, John 15:7, Psalm 27:1  (view more)  (view less)

Power Of Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2025

It is important to understand that when we worship the atmosphere and circumstances around us changes.

Title: Power of Worship Theme: To show that when we worship the atmosphere changes. Text: Psalms 34:1 - 10 Opening Scripture Psalms 34:1-10 A Psalm of David When He Pretended Madness Before Abimelech, Who Drove Him Away, and He Departed. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Cancelling Negative Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 13, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of cancelling negative words spoken over us and our children, from a biblical perspective.

Words have the power to shape our lives, influence our thoughts, and impact our destinies. The Bible teaches that words can be a source of life or death, blessing or curse (Proverbs 18:21). Unfortunately, many of us have been subjected to negative words, spoken over us by others or even by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 18:21

Sister, You Can Make It Happen

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 11, 2013

The role of a woman in initiating the marriage process.

SISTER, YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN Prov 18:22 Ruth 3:1-11 With modernization and the women having more voice in society, many are contesting the truth in the assertion and our practice that it is the man who must approach the woman or raise the issue of marriage with the pastor first, and not the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Happiness At Home Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) It is God’s will that you should be happy - and He has provided what we need to get there - especially in our homes. ...

Series - "Living Life to the Full" Finding Happiness at Home (LTF-07) Psalm 127:1 This morning I want to wrap up our series that we have entitled "Living Life to the Full." In Genesis 2:7 we read that ‘the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

Your Jubilee

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Nov 2, 2009

Understanding the four messages of Jubilee

Your Jubilee Leviticus 25 This morning I want to speak with you from the Word of God about one of the most profound concepts in all of Scripture – it is so profound and different to anything we know that there is nothing like it in all of modern life. Yet it is so profoundly a part of everything we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:10

Denomination: *other

How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vindicating God Part 1. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 15, 2008

PAUL SETS OUT TO VINDICATE GOD - TO JUSTIFY HIS POSITION - YOU SEE ALL THAT PAUL WAS SAYING AS FAR AS THEY WERE CONCERNED VIOLATED GODS CHARACTER TOWARDS THEM AS A NATION. IT’S AS IF HE MEETS A JEWISH OBJECTOR (THE NATION) TO WHAT HE HAS BEEN SAYING

ROM 9:6-9. VINDICATING GOD – FOUR OBJECTIONS : PART 1 LAST WEEK WE SAW PAUL SHARE THE DEPTH OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS HIS JEWISH KINSMEN. HE ASSURED THEM OF HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THEM – HE WAS SORROWFUL AND WAS FILLED WITH UNCEASING ANGUISH BECAUSE OF THEIR LOST CONDITION. HE EVEN WISHED HIMSELF TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Accepted In God's Family!

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2006

When I was 12 years old, I tried out for a little league baseball team, but because of my deficient athletic ability, I was cut from the team. However, the second year I tried out for the team, I made a position on the team! What made the difference?

YOU ARE ACCEPTED IN GOD’S FAMILY! When I was 12 years old, I tried out for a little league baseball team, but because of my deficient athletic ability, I was cut from the team during tryouts. However, the second year I tried out for the team, I made a position on the team! What was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: *other

The Name Above All Names

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This morning I want to position you to use the name that is above every name…the Name of Jesus. • In ancient Hebrew culture, names carried great significance. • They might refer to an individual’s personality, relate to an event surrounding a person’

Introduction • This morning I want to position you to use the name that is above every name…the Name of Jesus. • In ancient Hebrew culture, names carried great significance. • They might refer to an individual’s personality, relate to an event surrounding a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 21, 2019

Last week I highlighted that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. Although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. Let's continue our story about Gideon and see what happens next.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part two) Judges 6-7 Last week I started by highlighting the fact that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. And although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. We started to look at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-15, Judges 7:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Concerned For Others

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 30, 2023

People are hurting, depressed, confused, messed up, strung out, suicidal, emasculated, crushed, rejected, and so on they are not worried about how much you shout, speak in tongues, the robe you have, your title, position, they just want to know that you are concerned and are willing to help them.

BEING CONCERNED FOR OTHERS By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Especially over the past 6 years I have dealt with the topic of leaving religion and coming into Kingdom, being Kingdom minded and doing the purpose of Kingdom and not being hindered, bound, or mislead by religion, customs, doctrines of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:35-36, Mark 6:53-56, Mark 2:3-5

Denomination: Apostolic