Sermons on Presumptuous:

Know Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012

Jesus Christ wants us to know Him: 1. Because He can give us an excellent life (vs. 7-8). 2. Because He can give us eternal life (vs. 9-11). 3. Because He can give us an energized life (vs. 12-14).

How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Press On Like Paul

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012

1. Ask God to reveal the errors in our thinking (vs. 15). 2. Follow our Godly examples (vs. 16-17). 3. Mourn over the enemies of the cross (vs. 17-19). 4. Remember our God-given end (vs. 20-21).

How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Slow Fade

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012

Our failure does not happen suddenly but is the result of a continuous gradual process of self will, arrogance, overconfidence and a refusal to listen to the Lord often preferring to remonstrate with Him and give Him advice!

Mark 14:27-31 KJV And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Much Do You Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 21, 2013

A study of Psalm 5 verses 1 through 10

Psalm 5: 1 – 10 How Much Do You Love Jesus? 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Little Fox Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014

This is the third part in a series on the little foxes that spoil the vine

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 2 Chronicles 25:2 KJV And he (Amaziah) did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. 2 Chronicles 25:2 NKJV And he did what was right in the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Go Fishing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2013

The best fishermen often have expensive rods and reels and lures. But these are only tools. If those tools don’t help them catch fish, they’re worthless. What tools do we use to "catch" souls for Jesus and how does Jesus turn us into "fishers of men"?

A couple of guys named Ed and Fred had gone fishing for the very first time in their lives. They went out and bought themselves a couple of rods and reels, went down to the lake and rented a boat at the boat rental place and rowed out to a likely place and let down their anchor. They’d read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh Christian, Where Did You Learn That?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God.

Oh Christian, where did you learn that? For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God. Some of the more common theories include: The Christian who says “I don’t really consult God, I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing Our King Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Feb 3, 2014

Why is it that we do what we do? It must be because we want to please our King and to do what He reveals. This lessons shows us what we need to keep in mind if we want to please King Jesus.

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION My next five lessons, Lord willing, will be on the topic of Bible Authority. I have titled the Series “Pleasing our King.” Our first lesson will be the introduction to our series which, Lord willing, will include lessons on what we do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Demanding Widow And A Deluded Pharisee

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

A Demanding Widow and a Deluded Pharisee (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 1-14 Ill: • When a night club opened on the main street of a small American town; • The local Church held an all-night prayer meeting. • One member asked God to burn it down. • Within a few moments, lightning struck the club and it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Truth About False Teachers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2011

In this sermon, we cover the entire second chapter and attempt to understand the methods and motives of false teachers.

Introduction: A. The picture you are looking at is of Joe Cervantes, who was an officer with the Kewanee Police Department for 30 years. 1. On the desk in front of him is the assortment of stolen goods recovered from the home and office of a man named Roger “Tank” Harlow. 2. The story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare Your Luggage

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

We must make sure that we have packed all of the essentials. We must make sure that we pack the conviction that God has given us.

I want to star today asking a question. How many of you have ever traveled? Let’s think about this for a moment, let’s think about all of those times that we have traveled in our vacation. What is the first thing that we do before we travel? The first thing we do is chose where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ascents Into Heaven And Angel Messengers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 14, 2010

Does God still call people up to Heaven?

Ascents Into Heaven and Angel Messengers In recent months, I have heard of two people who claim to have been to Heaven like the Apostle John. One was in the actual throne room speaking to God and Jesus while the other saw the Four Beasts and spoke to Michael the Archangel. Does this match ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #76~21:1-8 According To The 7 Dispensations, We’re Close Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010

Here, in the New Jerusalem, we have something totally unique: a sinless, pure, community of righteousness, a holy city. Problems arise when believers expect this kind of community now, or fail to realize that it only comes down out of heaven. T

Rev. #76~21:1-8 ACCORDING TO THE 7 DISPENSATIONS, WE’RE CLOSE 10-23-19 Listen as I read our text for today; Rev..21:1-8 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Double Your Money

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2010

We think that we must protect what we have, and do not see those in need as brothers and sisters in disguise. But God puts back in our sacks more than enough when we walk on a mission of mercy and a journey of faith, caring for the hungry and needy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 16, 1988 (World Hunger Sunday) Somehow, when our whole orientation is consuming and enjoying and entertaining ourselves, we pay no attention to anything beyond today. What we have today we use, and assume that tomorrow will take care of itself. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In All Circumstances Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 22, 2010

Looks at the 5 things James talks about that should be coming out of the mouths of People of Faith.

Faith in all Circumstances James 5:13-20 A Person of Faith who is… In Trouble should Pray (v.13a) Happy should Praise (v. 13b) Sick should Call (v.14-15a) In Sin should Confess (v. 15b-18) Faithful should Preach (v. 19-20) Slide We finish up our series “James – Real Faith for Real Life” today. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational