Sermons on Preparation For The End:

Jesus Calls The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 21, 2013

An analysis of Jesus' calling of his first disciples will teach us what characterizes a true disciple of Jesus.

Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus who came to seek and to save lost sinners. Luke wanted to communicate that God sent his only Son Jesus as the Messiah to deliver people from sin and hell. The central theme of Jesus’ message was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Close Look At The Cross

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2013

Take a close look at the Lord’s: 1. Serenity (vs. 11-14). 2. Purity (vs. 15-24). 3. Loyalty (vs. 25-31 & 38-44). 4. Destiny (vs. 33-37). 5. Majesty (vs. 45-54). 6. Victory (vs. 50-53).

A Close Look at the Cross Matthew 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007) *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Way That Leads To Life

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 28, 2013

Jesus warns us that salvation is by faith in Him and in Him alone. To say no to the Gospel of Christ is to commit the greatest sin known to man.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Introduction: Through the years, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Technology For Life Change Series

Contributed by Olumide Omojuyigbe on Apr 30, 2013

The sermon explains a simple process of life change as taught by Apostle Paul

Technology for life change Romans 6:1-13 (KJV) [What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?] 2[God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?] 3[Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?] ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Father Worth Following

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2013

Be a father worth following: 1. Seek the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Stand-up for your children (vs. 22-23). 3. Stay close to the Savior (vs. 24-35). 4. Smother your fears with faith (vs. 35-43).

Be A Father Worth Following Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 BACKGROUND *Happy Father’s Day again, Dads! -- This morning, let’s look at an inspirational dad from the Word of God. His name is Jairus. That means "enlightened by God," and we can learn a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Scales Of Judgment

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2013

There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they don’t have to answer to anyone on earth, and that they are above God’s judgment. But even if they escape judgment on earth, they will be trie

The Scales of Judgment Text: "… Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting."—Daniel 5:27. There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013

How can we live the excellent life God wants for us? 1. Our life must be founded on faith (vs. 1-4). 2. Our life must be full of God’s fruit (vs. 5-8). 3. Our life must be focused on our finish (vs. 9-11).

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 *Sometimes people get down when they compare themselves to other people: Somebody richer, smarter, stronger or better looking. Have you ever been there? Maybe you think of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Come Down From Your Sycamore Tree Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 22, 2013

Zacchaeus' whole life changed; he completely turned around from a sinful life and thus became a child of God. God noticed the unnoticed.

1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Spell Mother?

Contributed by Kenny Richardson on May 25, 2013

Using the acronym MOTHER, we see attributes that a godly Mom uses to raise godly children.

“How Do You Spell Mother?” He needed someone tender enough to cherish the thrill of a baby growing within her body & yet someone strong enough to survive the pain of childbirth, so God made a Mother. He needed someone to take care of that precious baby throughout the night & still take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013

1. Be warned about their deception (vs. 1-3). 2. Be wise about their destruction (vs. 3-6). 3. Be walking in God's deliverance (vs. 7-9).

God's Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 1 2 Peter 2:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 BACKGROUND: *The last time we met, Peter was stressing the great value of God's Word. In 2 Peter 1:19-21, the Apostle wrote: 19. We also have the prophetic word made more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Journey: Abraham

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013

A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent Abraham on.

1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Passover Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 7, 2013

9 chances to believe the Lord and let the people of Israel go. Continuous stubbornness on the part of Pharaoh, and eventually God passes judgment and here it finally comes in verse 4 of chapter 11…

When we look at that passage it’s hard to not to be taken a back by the apparent cruelty of God’s judgement here, but I think it reflects the original curse that came through Adam, that the consequence of disobedience – rejecting God, is death. It is also justice, and everyone ...read more

Who Is This Man? How Jesus Shaped Our View Of Education And Enemies Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2013

This series was inspired by John Ortbergs book by the same title this message looks at how Education and how we treat our enemies has been shaped by Jesus.

Who is this Man? How Jesus Shaped our Minds and Our Emotions. How was high School for you? I loved high school, well actually it was a weird time of life, on one hand I couldn’t wait to graduate so I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. For me graduation signified freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Word To The Wise On What God Hates Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2013

There’s an old saying "God hates the sin, but loves the sinner." But the Bible actually tells me God hates sinners. How can that be?

A man was driving down a country road, and - off to the side of the road - he saw an old tumbledown barn. On the side of the barn- a young man had apparently painted this message: "I love you, Kathy." The man smiled as he drove on and thought about the beauty of those few simple words. A few ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ