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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    We Need Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013
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     | 20,098 views

    We need Jesus Christ! 1. No one knows like Jesus knows (vs. 1-4). 2. No one can do what Jesus can do (vs. 4-6). 3. No one cares like Jesus cares (vs. 7-11).

    We Need Jesus! John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 27, 2013 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of the hospital by itself? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. And even if you were the biggest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Will We Worship Jesus?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013
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    1. When we recognize the Lord's divinity (vs. 22-27). 2. When we appreciate the Lord's humanity (vs. 26-27). 3. When we discover our own frailty (vs. 28-30). 4. When we trust in the Lord's ability (vs. 29-33).

    When Will We Worship Jesus? Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 2, 2013 (Revised from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church May 24, 2009.) SCRIPTURE: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 14 this morning, as we focus on worship. In today's Scripture Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, You Know Me

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2013
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     | 46,190 views

    The Psalmist declares that God knew him. And this Psalm describes how God knows us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Bible college student came to preacher Charles Spurgeon one day, greatly concerned that he could not grasp the meaning of certain verses in the Bible. The noted preacher replied kindly but firmly, “Young man, allow me to give you this word of advice. Give the Lord credit for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Rebellious Talkers And Deceivers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2013
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    Who are these rebellious people and how are we supposed to respond to them? 1- They were religious but rebellious 2- They were teachers but liars 3- They were to be rebuked and silenced

    INTRO.- ILL.- William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revive Us Again!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2013
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     | 18,525 views

    Revive us again, because: 1. We are inspired by your history (vs. 1-3). 2. We deserve the heat of Your anger (vs. 4-7). 3. We are open to hear from You (vs. 8). 4. No one can help us like You (vs. 9-10). 5. You are our hope for the future (vs. 11-13).

    Revive Us Again! Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 20, 2013 (Revised from a message preached at McClendon Baptist Church 10/12/2008.) *Anybody paying the least bit of attention knows that we need revival in our hearts and in our homes. We need true, spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give More "Presence" Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    How can we get back to celebrating Christmas with less of the stress and yet give even more meaningful gifts that will express our love in greater ways?

    Give more “Presence” Slide I want to ask you a question. What makes a good gift? Is it the amount of money that is spent on the gift? Does a good gift come from certain stores only with certain names on them? Is a good gift one that is completely practical? Is it exactly what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King And His People

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2013
     | 5,721 views

    We are citizens of heaven right now. We don't have to wait until we die because our name was written down in heaven when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our place in heaven is reserved and kept for us by God, the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    June 5, 2006 "The Kingdom of Heaven" Lesson #1: "The King and His People" Text: Exodus 19:1-9 (NLT) Today we begin a series of devotions that I have called "The Kingdom of Heaven.". This series of devotions will cause you to think deeply about your citizenship and the realm in which you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 6,441 views

    A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Oh Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013
     | 8,144 views

    There are many false voices gone out into the world making it a vital need to know the Voice of God in order to distinguish it from the plethora of false, siren-like, seducing, soul-destroying lies of the enemy

    For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
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     | 8,204 views

    A LOOK AT HOW THE AGE OF SACRIFICES IS COMPLETED, AFTER OVER 158 MILLION MANDATED SACRIFICES WITH 1 SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS

    IT IS FINISHED GENESIS 4:1-10 1. Adam knew his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." 2. Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3. In the course of time Cain ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Marriage And Sex The Ultimate Curve Ball

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014
     | 5,118 views

    This is a sermon about the after life and the view that Marriage is practice for loving God. The Sermon looks at the responsibility of church leaders to not get sidelined by folks trying to use spin to keep them from focusing on loving God.

    November 10, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 (UMH 857)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
 Luke 20:27-38 Marriage and Sex the Ultimate Curve Ball A successful major league batter gets a hit only 30 percent of the time he comes to bat. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Vision 2014 And Beyond

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    God is calling the Body of Christ in 2014 and beyond to (i) Be the WATCHMEN for the DYING NATION (ii) Be the PROPHETS to the DYING GENERATION and (iii) Be the PREACHERS/MESSENGERS to the DYING WORLD.

    Opening illustration: Many of us appreciate the Robertson family’s strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertson’s comments in a recent interview on moral values. As the Robertson controversy winds down - at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Conduct Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,821 views

    Based on The Conduct of the Gospel outline in the MacArthur Study Bible

    Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how we as Christians should "Stand in the Gap" regarding some of the social issues of the day; ones that not only plague our society but have leeched their way into the church. It seems that the farther along we go as a church in the USA, the more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Vacation In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 30 ratings
     | 68,453 views

    We are strangers in this world, on vacation in a foreign land, with advantages the natives of this world don't even begin to understand. But do we realize what those advantages are, and what difference those blessings can mean to our lives?

    OPEN: (Video of MercyMe’s “Shake”) How many of you have ever been on a vacation? Me too. Going on Vacation can be a very pleasurable experience…as long as you know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. But not everybody does. Travel agents have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,305 views

    The heart of a godly mother is a reflection of the heart of God. As we focus on the heart of a Godly Mother, we can be assured that God loves us with the same love. He is the source of a mother’s love.

    The Heart of a Godly Mother Intro: [Read illustration of motherhood] The Bible has quite a lot to say about mothers. Here are a few examples: Eve – the mother of all living (Gen. 3:20) [Pioneer – was taught motherhood by God] Sarah – a mother of many nations (Gen. 17:16) [From ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God