Sermons on Righteous Sheep:

Overcoming Setbacks And Discouragement

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2013

1. Depend on God's deliverance (Jonah 2:1-9). 2. Make the most of God's mercy (Jonah 3:1-10). 3. Stop majoring on the minors (Jonah 4:1-9). 4. Care like the Lord cares (Jonah 4:10-11).

Overcoming Setbacks and Discouragement Jonah 1:1-4:11 (Initial reading - Jonah 1:1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Almost everybody knows the story of Jonah. It's one of the first Bible stories we learn as kids. They even made a Veggie Tales movie ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Not Understand What I Do Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2013

Paul struggled with his sin nature, just like us. Here is what he said about the sin nature and God’s deliverance. 1- Sin lives in me 2- God’s law delights me 3- Rescue awaits me

INTRO.- I don’t understand what I do at times! What about you? I think this is true for most people. ILL.- Wayne Smith preached at the Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY, for 40 years and had a great ministry. He was a well-loved preacher and full of laughter, but sometimes, he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping Christmas - Fear To Faith Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 22, 2013

Fourth message in series of Unwrapping Christmas. In this we learn that God moves people from fear to faith.

Title: Unwrapping Christmas - From Fear to Faith Theme: To show how during Christmas there is a transition from the fear of God to “trust” and faith in God. Text: Introduction During the last few weeks we have been talking about Unwrapping Christmas. A Wrapped Present 1) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

God Got Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013

1. God wants to treasure our faithful service (vs. 5-10). 2. God wants to touch our lives (vs. 11-14). 3. God wants to train-up new leaders (vs. 14-16). 4. God wants to turn us in the right direction (vs. 16-17).

God Got Ready for Christmas Luke 1:5-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 8, 2013 *Our church has definitely been getting ready for Christmas. A quick look around the room leaves no doubt. The Manger Scene outside looks great too. Plus our Adult and Children's Choirs have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 29, 2013

Recognizing the feeling of "let-down" after Christmas may mean we're following the wrong calendar. This sermon is a different take on the resolutions to Eat Better, Lose Weight and Exercise More.

(Need large Snow Globe hidden behind pulpit) For too many people this is what Christmas looks like. (BRING OUT AND SHAKE SNOW GLOBE WHILE SINGING): “You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Make A Commitment Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 3, 2014

To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? We can learn from Mary.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Make A Commitment” Luke 1:46-55 To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? Today’s passage about Mary forces us to consider these questions about commitment. What led her to her commitment? We can gain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Seeds Worth Planting

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014

Harvest Service 2014 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • At a nursing home, a resident group was discussing ailments. • One man said: "My arms are so weak I can hardly life this cup of coffee," • An old lady added: • "Yes I know, my cataracts are so bad I can't even see my coffee," • Then a third person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

One Day

Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014

Revelation - What it will be like when we stand before the Lord

ONE DAY HOOK • We are all familiar with the hymn One Day – Verse 5 says: • One day the trumpet will sound for His coming, One day the skies with His glories will shine, • Wonderful day my beloved ones bringing; Glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine • Friends one day we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Outside Of Paradise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 6, 2014

To show that our desire should not be gold, perfumes and precious stones but the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire gold, perfumes and precious stones? Our delight must be the LORD only. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 9, 2014

The identity of the Holy Spirit can be misunderstood at times. This sermon deals with the Holy Spirit identifying himself.

There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what his role is. We have a rather clear understanding of God, the Heavenly Father and Jesus, our Savoir. However the Holy Spirit can become controversial in his role. First of all the Holy Spirit is a real person. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Foursquare

1 Corinthians 10: Paul's Love For Others

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 12, 2014

Showing how sin leads us away from God, and if we are condemned we will not return, but if we are loved, we will.

Today, we continue with our teaching in 1 Corinthians 10. We will begin with verse 8. But before we begin, I want to briefly set it up by giving you a quick overview of the entire chapter. God had set the Israelites free from their bondage in Egypt and they were now headed to the Promised Land. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:8-33

Denomination: *other

I Will Praise Him Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

Just how, and why, do you praise the Lord?

“Soul Talk: I Will Praise Him” Ps. 145 An expressive woman wandered into a liturgical service. As the pastor preached, she became so caught up in his message that she exclaimed, “Praise the Lord!” A fellow worshipper leaned over and whispered, “Excuse me, but we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Controlled By Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014

How can we as Christians be sure that our motives are right? We can be certain of our motives if we are, because of our love for Him, living life for God by the power of Christ's death and resurrection.

2 CORINTHIANS 5: 11-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE] LIFE CONTROLLED BY LOVE [Romans 6] [Lost] people were wrongly judging the motives of Paul and accusing him of misleading people. Thus Paul wished to clarify his motives so that men would be willing to open themselves up to his message. How do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life (Higher Life) Versus Lower Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2014

To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one.

I. EXORDIUM: What do you like lower life or higher life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one. IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:39 (Amplified Bible) 10:39 Whoever finds his [lower] life will lose it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

No ‘mulligan’s’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 7 – 9

Luke 9: 7 – 9 No ‘Mulligan’s’ 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel