Sermons on Rick Warren:

Find The Right People To Serve Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 21, 2017

Teamwork, Empowering Others, Growth

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Find the Right People to Serve Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) February 26, 2017 Introduction: Jon Weece in the book “Jesus Prom” says: “When we stop moving, we start dying. Too many churches are filled with too many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe In The Master Of Miracles

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 25, 2017

Our God is, and always has been a miracle working God. We can trust Him in the worst situations of life. And if we trust in the Lord, we will see the greatest miracle of all.

Believe in the Master of Miracles Mark 5:21-43 (Read vs. 34-43) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Our God is, and always has been a miracle working God. Today's Scripture in Mark 5 covers 2 great miracles Jesus performed: Healing a woman who had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Live Like Jesus Lived! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 25, 2017

God wants us to live like Jesus lived: 1. See what Jesus sees (vs. 35-36). 2. Feel what Jesus feels (vs. 36). 3. Pray like Jesus prayed (vs. 37-38).

God Wants Us to Live Like Jesus Lived! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:35-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2017 (Revised November 29, 2021) MESSAGE: *There will always be a family resemblance. "Like Father, like Son," we used to say, or "He's a chip ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Support Your Leaders Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 27, 2017

God's Providence, Courage, Prayer, Deliverance

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Support Your Leaders Esther 4:11-14 (p. 346) March 5, 2017 Introduction: I read this statement the other day…“Make sure all the people in the boat with you are rowing and not secretly drilling holes when you’re ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2017

Jesus gives us: 1. a new desire (vs. 46-47). 2. a new determination (vs. 48). 3. a new dimension (vs. 49-52a). 4. a new direction (vs. 52b).

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make Mark 10:46-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 22, 2017 *This week, I've been thinking about people who have made a difference in my life. My wife has made an infinite difference in my life. Anybody who knows Mary knows what a blessing she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Your Life Matters To God!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 5, 2017

All of our lives matter to God! -- And we know because: 1. Jesus came for us (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus carries us (vs. 5). 3. Jesus celebrates over us (vs. 5-7). 4. Jesus calls us to help search (vs. 7).

Your Life Matters to God! Luke 15:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2017 *In 1905, a box was shipped from South Africa to England. There was nothing special looking about this box. It was just an ordinary shipping box. And inside the box was a rock, but it was no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead In Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017

The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Essential Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 18, 2017

The Essential Christian Life: 1. Our going. 2. Our gathering. 3. Our giving. 4. Our God. 5. Our goal.

The Essential Christian Life Acts 9:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised March 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION: *The average person breathes about 12 to 18 times a minute. Of course, we do that all the time. And if you're like me, you almost never think about it. But when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

He's Alive Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 21, 2017

Resurrection, Faith, Jesus' Victory

THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - He’s Alive 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 March 26, 2023 Introduction: Have any of you ever played the game called “Jenga?” It’s where you have all these different shaped wood blocks that fit together and make a tower. Each player takes a turn trying to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Big Lessons From Little Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2017

Jesus wants us to: 1. humble our hearts (vs. 1-4). 2. serve our Savior (vs. 5). 3. see the danger of disobeying God (vs. 6-9). 4. know the amazing assistance we have in Heaven (vs. 10). 5. see how to be saved (vs. 3 & 11-14).

The Lord's Big Lessons from Little Children Matthew 18:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 22, 2016 *Well, it's now only 18 days until our first grandbaby is due, and I've been thinking about how much babies have to learn. Parents have to teach their children so much: How to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Great Ways To Obey Our God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2017

Obey Jesus: 1. By praying to the Lord (vs. 1). 2. By giving for the Lord (vs. 2-15). 3. By trusting in the Lord (vs. 16). 4. By telling people about the Lord (vs. 12-15;17-26).

Great Ways to Obey our God Acts 3:1-26 (Initial reading vs. 1-9) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2013 *No true Christian can be happy living in disobedience. I heard something in a church in Warner Robins, Georgia 35 years ago, and I hope I never forget it: "The most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 24, 2017

Death, Hope, Eternal Life

THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Last Enemy 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 April 2, 2023 Introduction: Anyone here today ever heard of a man named Charles Momsen…his friends called him "Swede"? Probably not, but Swede Momsen was responsible for one of the most remarkable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Are The Dead Raised? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 24, 2017

The Resurrection, New Bodies, Power of God

THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - How Are the Dead Raised? 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 April 9, 2023 Introduction: There aren't many funerals that I do where I don't share one of my favorite stories about one of my favorite preachers. My Dad's favorite show when we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2017

1. Expect Christ's enemies to be energized (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect more souls to be saved (vs. 4). 3. Expect more help from Heaven (vs. 5-10). 4. Tell the truth about Jesus (vs. 7-12).

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Acts 4:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 *We still live in somewhat of a bubble here in the Bible Belt. Yes, over the years, much has gone downhill spiritually, but it’s still different here. One of the main reasons goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2017

What should we do when our government is ungodly? 1. Spend more time with our Savior (vs. 13). 2. Always choose God over government (vs. 14-20). 3. Keep speaking about our Savior (vs. 20). 4. Keep giving glory to God (vs. 21-22).

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 2 Acts 4:13-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 21, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we continue to follow up on the great miracle that took place at the beginning of Acts 3. Peter and John were on their way to the Temple to pray, and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist