Sermons on Quotes:

How Can We Truly Worship God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2024

1. Let God fill you with the Holy Spirit (vs. 18). 2. Let God put a song in your heart (vs. 18, 19). 3. Let God give you more gratitude (vs. 18, 20).

How Can We Truly Worship God? Ephesians 5:18-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared June 17, 2024) (Revised July 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *Today our focus is on worship, and nothing is more important in our Christian life than heartfelt worship of God. But what is worship? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day - Why Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015

As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 14

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

The story of Zacchaeus' meeting the Lord is one that we all love to hear.

It has many intriguing things about it. For example, when Jesus was going through Jericho and He met Zacchaeus there, what kind of man did He meet? 1. Zacchaeus was wealthy. We read in verse 2, "And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Freedom in Christ means it’s not a freedom to do whatever or however we wish rather, we are free from sin so that we may obey God (Romans 6:17-19).

The children of the devil live to please themselves instead of choosing a lifestyle that is pleasing to God. God wants us to pursue holiness. He wants us to live the Holy Spirit filled life. True Christian believer who has truly come to know Christ will be free from sin, they will be holy, in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Galatians 5:1

Take Heart: Victory In Christ! John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2024

John 16:33 is a beacon of hope for believers facing the challenges of life. Jesus acknowledges the reality of trials but assures us of His victory and the peace we can find in Him.

Take Heart: Victory in Christ! John 16:33 Introduction Today, we gather around a powerful promise spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In John 16:33, Jesus says: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Valiant And Violent

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 8, 2017

We are called to face the devil and his imps in the power of God. Quit trying to not hurt feelings and being so politically correct. Let us cast down the kingdom of Satan.

The Valiant and the Violent 2 Samuel 23:8-12 Also found in 1 Chr. 11:12-14 Matt. 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. --the devil sure didn't want the Messiah to come down to earth --Satan knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Make Or Break A Dad

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2001

In this message we will look at Luke 15 and we will see the ways we make and break our dads (also how we make and break our heavenly Father).

"HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK A DAD" TEXT: LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Red, White, Blue & You

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this Fourth of July sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the colors of the American flag to illustrate biblical principles that can help us experience true liberation from our sins and find true freedom through a relationship with Christ.

RED, WHITE, BLUE, AND YOU FREEDOM EXPERIENCE 07/03/2022 – 9:30AM ED YOUNG Have you ever painted anything before? I'm sure you have. You've painted a house, a room. Maybe you like to paint acrylic, watercolor, whatever. As I spoke about last night, it's incredible how paint is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16, Ephesians 1:7, Isaiah 1:18, John 8:32-36, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalms: Psalms Of Orientation 2 Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 21, 2021

Psalm 1 and 2 serve as an introduction to the Psalter. This is the third sermon in the Psalms series.

Psalms: Songs of Orientation 2 Psalm 1 is an introduction to the entire Psalter. It is placed over against Psalm 2 on purpose. Psalm 1 is a "Torah Psalm." The word "torah"' means "instruction." Here it most likely does not have reference to the law of Moses but to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Will You Respond To The Riches Of God's Glory? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2019

1. We can see the riches of God's glory... [1] in His love (vs. 1-5). [2] in His knowledge (vs. 3-4; 11-14). [3] in His mission (7-15). 2. How should we respond to the riches of God's glory? [1] By believing in Jesus Christ (vs. 14-15). [2] By staying close to our Savior (vs. 16).

How Will You Respond to the Riches of God's Glory? The Gospel of John John 11:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 5, 2017 (Revised November 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to study one of the Lord's great miracles. It's ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Loving Heart For Humanity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 7, 2024

We can see it... 1. In His witnesses (vs. 5-11). 2. In His way to eternal life (vs. 9-12). 3. In His assuring words (vs. 13).

God Has a Loving Heart for Humanity 1 John 5:5-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared February 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians: Our God, the only true and living God, -- God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is a caring God. He has a compassionate, loving heart for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rejoice In God’s Love - Zephaniah 3:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

We serve a God who is not distant or indifferent—He is a God who delights in His people, who rejoices over us with singing.

Go! And Rejoice in God’s Love - Zephaniah 3:17 Go! And Rejoice in God’s Love Zephaniah 3:17 We serve a God who is not distant or indifferent—He is a God who delights in His people, who rejoices over us with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) declares: "For the Lord your God is living among you. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 43:11, Psalm 149:4, Isaiah 62:5, Romans 10:9, Psalm 139:7-10, John 10:28-29, Romans 5:8, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Servanthood

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

As with other traces of worldliness that has seeped into the Church, the preoccupation with self has found its way into the Church as well.

We live in a very proud and egotistical generation. It is now considered acceptable and even normal for people to promote themselves, to praise themselves, and to put themselves first. Pride is considered a virtue by many. Humility, on the other hand, is considered a weakness. Everyone, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:15-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

THE PRAYER TIME ENCOUNTER and POST PRAYER REVIEW

"He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around." Once more Jesus put his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: No Stones To Throw - Living In Grace And Forgiveness John 8:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2024

The statement by Jesus in John 8:7 is profound, not only in the context of the story but in its broader implications for our lives.

Transformed by Truth: No Stones to Throw - Living in Grace and Forgiveness John 8:7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into a powerful moment in the ministry of Jesus, captured in John 8:7: "They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, ‘All right, but let the one who has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:7, Romans 3:23, James 2:10, Matthew 7:3-5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal