Sermons on Promised Birh:

Why The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

The Bible teaches that before we can really begin to talk about Heaven…before we can really begin to prepare for Heaven…we need to understand the Resurrection.

The No. 1 Best Seller of books on Amazon.com in the category of Christian Living (and now made into a movie) is a book called Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back. It is the story written by the 3-year-old’s father, Todd Burpo, a Wesleyan pastor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persevere Even If It Gets Hard

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2020

Believers are encouraged to not lose heart and give up, even in the face of trials and difficulties. To continue in the faith we should continue doing good toward others, continue in prayer, and continue in the word.

I take as our subject today, the call in Scripture to persevere—to steadfastly continue in the faith no matter what happens.. Some of you have walked with the Lord for many years. You have fought some battles. You have not done it perfectly, but you have continued to follow the Lord. You have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:1-16, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Luke 18:1-8, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 13:43, Acts 2:43, Acts 14:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding Love In Our Differences Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2020

God’s love gives life to others.

Note: The idea for this series and the sermon title came from outreach.com. Have you ever laughed and cried at the same time? On Tuesday night our EdgeWomen’s ministry sponsored Operation Christmas Curbside as a way for us to give to four of our Go Team partners and a non-profit. Your giving was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Live Free In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2020

Living free in Jesus Christ means: 1. We can be ruled by God's righteousness (vs. 14-18). 2. We get a brand-new beginning (vs. 19). 3. We get holy shame for our sins (vs. 20-21). 4. We get a holy harvest (vs. 22). 5. We have God's greatest gift (vs. 23).

What It Means to Live Free in Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 6:14-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 26, 2016 (Revised December 12, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 6:14. Remember that in the first 5 chapters, Paul made the most compelling case ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 101 - Part 2 - Having Favor With Men Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.”

Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.” Why have we chosen to include a message on the topic of favor in a series on outreach and evangelism? The answer to this question can be found in the Book of Acts where God connects favor with the addition of people to the early church. Acts 2:46 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Peace In Our Struggles Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2020

Peace comes to those who praise Him, and He gives grace to those who give Him glory.

Note: The idea and title for this series comes from outreach.com. Christmas is a big deal in Finland. For over 700 years, at noon on Christmas Eve, a Declaration of Christmas Peace is proclaimed in the city of Turku. Read by a city official from the balcony of a historic mansion at the center of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk Naturally In The Supernatural Anointing Of God - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 5, 2021

Steps to Walking Naturally in the Anointing – Part 1

A. Abide in Him "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, John 7:37-38, Hebrews 10:19, Psalm 61:4, Psalm 91:2-16, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Peter 5:5-11, Exodus 33:12-18, Isaiah 58:6-12, Genesis 9:20-27, Matthew 6:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians: We Are Part Of The Family Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2021

Being in God's family means: 1. We become a home for the Holy Spirit (vs. 6-9). 2. We will get a royal resurrection (vs. 10-11). 3. We need to have a righteous response (vs. 12-13). 4. We have been affectionately adopted by God (vs. 14-17).

Christians: We Are Part of the Family of God! The Book of Romans Romans 8:6-17 (Reading vs. 1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 17, 2016 (Revised January 6, 2021) MESSAGE: *I love my family! And they love me, even though I'm not always so lovable. I can't think of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2021

1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 13, 2021) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and today's Scripture in Matthew 5 covers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 20, 2021

Examines God's concern with how we treat other people, and how we can love them like Jesus

John 13 (2) A New Commandment - Read John 13:34-35 - Pray In Exodus 20 we read: 20 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The good news of Easter is that the power to conquer death is already available to those who will humble themselves to receive it as a gift.

For the man who has everything there is now a solar-powered headstone. John Dilks, a computer engineer for Western Electric designed this headstone with a recording device and a video display screen, which will display a biographical account and a computerized photograph. Dilks Creative Tombstone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

More Than A Pretty Face: Seeing Character In My Future Mate Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

External beauty, attractiveness are always temporary. But internal beauty can get stronger and stronger not only in all of this life but throughout all of eternity.

Many of you know of Benjamin Franklin, one of the fathers of our country, was also the ambassador to France. And while he was in France, he was a member of a literary society. So Ben Franklin, without letting this agnostic literary society know where he had gotten the story, shared with them the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

David, the former king of Israel, writes a poem of praise to God. He tells us in verses one through four that God is worthy of our trust and He is worthy of our praise. David praises God for hearing our prayers.

Americans are on edge. Our stock market has taken a tremendous beating over the past two weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial average plunged 513 points on Thursday and gyrated violently on Friday. The recent debt ceiling negotiation of this past Tuesday has caused Standard & Poor to lower the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Reset

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on May 29, 2021

The term “Great Reset” is not a biblical term. Rather, it’s used to describe the concept, some would say agenda, for a better world.

Intro: The term “Great Reset” is not a biblical term. Rather, it’s used to describe the concept, some would say agenda, for a better world. You can find the endorsement of the ideology on the World Economic Forum’s website. Regardless of whether or not the WEF achieves its goal or not, elements ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:25, Daniel 1:7, Daniel 1:8, Daniel 7:27

The Anatomy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christ saw pain as an opportunity for greater pleasure. Christ saw enduring pain for doing what is right as a door for His greatest delight – God Himself. We are to arm ourselves with this same mindset.

Psychologists tell us people want to be known. Some people want to be known for their work as an actor, a singer, or other want to be known as a culinary artist. Others just want to be known. Some people take the need to be known to the extreme. A Jamaican man set a distance record of 23.11 miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6, Philippians 2:5-9, John 10:18

Denomination: Baptist