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  • Thanksgiving Instead Of Bad Words Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,798 views

    Impure passions become vehicles we take for a joyride end up like self-driving cars that take us where we don't want to go. They become our lords. But if we pursue purity of action and speech, these same passions become angels that lift us to heaven

    Ephesians 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no ...read more

  • Zacchaeus The Transformed Man

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 21, 2016
     | 10,989 views

    There's an interesting story in Luke about a man named Zacchaeus who just wanted to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho but Zacchaeus got much more than he expected. and it transformed his life. Have you pursued Jesus. Has Jesus transformed your life?

    Luke 19:1-10 (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) As we take a look at the salvation story of Zacchaeus it is always good to turn the attention inward and examine our own heart and our own motives. Luke19:1 NIV “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.” Jesus ...read more

  • How To Get Ready For Our Final Good-Bye (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2018
     | 6,665 views

    1. Get alone with God (vs. 13). 2. Pursue the right priorities (vs. 14-16). 3. Determine to be devoted to the Lord (vs. 17-19). 4. Strive to spread the gospel (vs. 20-21; 24). 5. Keep focused on our finish (vs. 22-24).

    How to Get Ready for Our Final Good-bye (Part 1) The Book of Acts - Part 72 Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 1, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team were at the end of Paul's third missionary journey, and were on their way to ...read more

  • The Cost Of Weak Spiritual Leadership Series

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Aug 14, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,258 views

    From Exodus 32:1-6, we will uncover invaluable lessons about the consequences of weak spiritual leadership. We will glean insights that pierce through the complexities of our present church condition and trends, shedding light on both the pitfalls we must avoid and the pathways we should pursue.

    THE COST OF WEAK SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP EXODUS 32:1-6 Scripture reading prior to sermon Ex 33:11-16, 34:6-10 Introduction When I was young, I was taught honesty is the key character for life being a great person and we should model after young George Washington the first President of the United ...read more

  • How Did I End Up Here? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,129 views

    Explore the story of Jonah to understand how God intervenes in our lives with His love and grace, even when we try to run away from our calling.

    Good morning, family of faith! Today we're diving into the ocean of God's infinite wisdom and mercy, using the story of Jonah as our guide. In the words of the late Christian author, Timothy Keller, "God always gives you what you would have asked for if you knew everything that He knows." Our ...read more

  • How To Become A Prayer Warrior

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 39,221 views

    Every christian can become a mighty prayer warrior by understanding the call is on them to do so and therefore God has equipped them to do so.

    How to Become a Prayer Warrior Ephesians 6: 10-20 In reading this passage, we’ll see these three principles: I. Command to be a Prayer Warrior II. Condition of a Prayer Warrior III. Concentration of a Prayer Warrior 3) I. Command to be a Prayer Warrior “praying always with all prayer ...read more

  • Mild Mannered Man

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2010
     | 2,679 views

    As we look at the life of Jesus Christ it helps us understand more about the nature and character of God. Jesus exhibited meekness, not weakness, for the higher cause of mankind’s salvation.

    Mild Mannered Man Mtt 16:13-17 Peter- standing in the physical presence of Jesus- but his understanding- did not come by- natural senses. His understanding- who Jesus was-came by revelation. Today, each person needs- same revelation of Christ. Much can be learned about Jesus by His ...read more

  • Jonah - A Suprised Silly Dove

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008
     | 2,652 views

    When God calls us to do an extraordinary task, we need to trust His help and lean not our own understanding, but His.

    A. Jonah… poor Jonah. If you have ever read this short little book in the old testament, you feel sorry for the guy and not in a way that you wish he had better luck, but in a way that you wish he would have just trusted and followed God. I mean, God would have protected him and cared for him on ...read more

  • Why Did They Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 554 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.

    Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more

  • Do You Know Him?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,931 views

    More of an exhortation type proclamation on who Jesus is. The better we understand Him, the more we will be able to trust Him, and the more we will be able to surrender to Him.

    As Christians, we are always energized when we see others coming to Christ and surrendering their own wills over to His will for them. But as glorious of a thing as that is, it is also the main reason why more people do not come to Christ: Because they would have to surrender their own wills to ...read more

  • The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,474 views

    A wealth of God’s ways and actions flow from His holiness. You cannot understand the true God withough grappling with what that holiness means.

    The Holiness of God (topical) Intro: Examples of holy items: my mother’s china...special; Emeril uses "truffle oil"; truffles are underground mushrooms that can bring hundreds of dollars apiece...holy (special) Yet God is holy in an much greater and deeper way Main Idea: God¡¦s Holiness is ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Wedding Party PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 924 views

    Emphasize the importance of accepting God's invitation to His kingdom, understanding the consequences of refusing it, and experiencing the transformation that occurs when we embrace His love and grace.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. As we start, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity ...read more

  • God Guides, Provides And Corrects

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,603 views

    To lead the people to understand how the Lord guides, provides and corrects us during our journeys of faith.

    Water for Thirsty Travelers Exodus 15:22-27 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how the Lord guides, provides and corrects us during our journeys of faith. Illustration:F.E. Marsh has enumerated some of God’s blessings: An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). An ...read more

  • Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,138 views

    To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

    The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

  • Wise Up About Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,394 views

    Understanding what anger does to us and how to deal with our anger wisely from the book of Proverbs.

    This sermon was introduced with a drama called "The Killing of Nash" Jesus said a lot of controversial things during his life. One of the things he said was that anger is a form of murder. Jesus said, "You’ve heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not murder," and anyone who murders will be subject ...read more