Sermons on Praise And Worship:

It Takes Two Eyes To See God

Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009

There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan And Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Faith in Christ works like an on/off switch but there are also degrees of faith in Christ once your faith is switched to "on." I want to encourage you to grow in your faith – to move saturation of your faith higher this morning by seeing the plan God has for eternity.

Serendipity is a 2001 movie starring John Cusack. Cusack’s character meets a young lady named Sara at Bloomingdale’s at Christmas time. They randomly meet as they both attempt to purchase a pair of black cashmere gloves. Both are mutually attracted to one another even though they are in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2021

We must recognize: 1. The greatness of God's strict justice (vs. 22-23). 2. The greatness of God's Scripture (vs. 24-29). 3. The greatness of God's salvation (vs. 30-32). 4. The greatness of God's supremacy (vs. 33-36).

The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 5 The Book of Romans Romans 11:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared July 1, 2021 BACKGROUND: *Today, we get to the end of Romans 11, and in the last three chapters Paul was led by God's Holy Spirit to discuss the Jews. The big question was: If salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

America's Great Heritage And Hope

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2021

How to find the hope we need: 1. Remember how God has rescued His people (vs. 1-3). 2. Cry out for God's compassion (vs. 4-7). 3. Trust in God's truth (vs. 8-13, 1-4).

America's Great Heritage and Hope Psalm 85:1-13 Cornerstone Church - July 4, 2021 *Today we celebrate our Declaration of Independence from England on July 4th, 1776. On that same day over in England, King George III wrote these words in his diary: "July 4th, 1776: Nothing happened ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2021

The proof of God’s love and His faithfulness to His Covenant is People is the fact that they are still around despite every effort that’s been made over the centuries and millennia to not only eliminate them from “the River to the Sea” but off the face of the earth.

“Why me?” Have you ever sung that song? The refrain goes something like this: “Why do bad things always happen to me?” I was singing that song one day when a man came up to me and said, “Why not you? Are you special?” Yep. I am special. And so are you … which is why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:17-18, Zechariah 9:2-3, Genesis 17:1-8, Deuteronomy 7:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Arise And Contend In Battle

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 21, 2021

God is calling on soldiers of Christ to arise and use the weapon of prayer, to contend in battle in the place of prayer so we, our families, the church of God and our nation can be delivered from every evil work.

Introduction Arise and contend in battle is not a suggestion, an advice or a plea. It is an order. An order that can only come from a Commander-in-Chief or head of an army. Indeed God is our Commander in Chief who based on Deuteronomy 2:24, has issued an order to us to arise and contend in battle. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Well Do You Know The Lord Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2022

Everybody needs to know that Jesus is: 1. The Great Physician (vs. 14-15). 2. The promised Messiah (vs. 16-21). 3. The Prince of Peace (vs. 14-16, 19-20). 4. The only possible Savior (vs. 18, 21).

How Well Do You Know the Lord Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 12. Remember that by this point, Jesus was in the second year of His earthly ministry. And in this chapter we see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2021

How can we eliminate our stinking thinking? 1. We must grow in the grace of Almighty God (vs. 3). 2. We must humble our hearts (vs. 3). 3. We must understand our unity in Christ (vs. 3-5).

Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking The Book of Romans Romans 12:3-5 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 23, 2016 (Revised August 6, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2020

God saves us so we will serve Him.

How many of you have ever had physical therapy? Do we have any physical therapists or physical therapy assistants here today? I’m 12 weeks into PT for my rotator cuff surgery and now know what PT stands for – pain and torture! JK. I’m actually making great progress…finally. I’ve graduated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Part 3 "good Friday" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2019

Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

Series: Find Joy in the Journey Scripture Text Series: Phil. 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Sermon 2: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:19-20, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Illustrated. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2019

Paul commends the liberal contributions of the Macedonian churches for the relief of the brethren in Judea.

October 5, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.A: Faithfulness Illustrated. (8:1–5) 2nd Corinthians 8:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not All About You

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Apr 29, 2019

This message explains the true meaning of Redemption and describes the steps that God has taken to secure our eternal Salvation.

Eternal Security It's not all about you I would say that the question most frequently asked by Christians is this: is it possible for me to lose my salvation? It bothers so many of us. We know the stakes. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25, Titus 2:14, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21, Galatians 3:1-3, Romans 4:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Your Resources Are Insufficient. That's What God Intends.

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 20, 2022

It was never God's intention that our resources should be sufficient. He wants to show us what he can do with the little we have.

As we consider the world that we live in today; as we watch the news on television, as we read the paper, or more likely, read the news online; as we look around us, and consider everything that is happening in our nation and in the world, it’s easy to become discouraged and disillusioned. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Hear God - Open His Book! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2022

This is the last of a Lenten Series on being able to hear God better - Joshua, Abraham, Ruth and God's Word

Title: Want to Hear God - Open His Book! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176; 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Continuation of a Lenten Season on Being Able to Hear God – through His Holy Word. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Have you ever been denied admission or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176, 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

"What Did Your Daddy Say!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

To many people have said things about you, tried to put things on you, but before you let them claim you with their words you better go to your Father and see what your Daddy has to say about it!

“What did your Daddy Say!” Genesis 32:22-30 I. It should have been Esau wrestling with God not Jacob. A. In Genesis 25 Isaac and Rebekah are expecting, but something doesn’t feel right; the Bible says Rebekah asked “…why am I thus?” and God responded, “Two nations are in thy womb…” and she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30