Sermons on Rose Crawford:

Funeral For A Military Wife

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2020

This is the funeral message for a military wife and includes a poem about God's special creation of such a woman for her husband.

Reading of Scripture Prayer OPEN: Albert Einstein’s wife was asked if she understood her husband's theory of relativity. "No," she said, "but I know how he likes his tea." What Mrs. Einstein realized was that her husband didn’t want someone who understood what he KNEW. What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tools In The Master's Hands: Pencil, Rock

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2022

HAVE WE CONSIDERED WHAT STORY ARE WE WRITING TODAY. I use a #2 lead pencil and a rock with the words make today count. Let us rewrite our future.

TOOLS IN THE MASTER’S HANDS… PENCIL, MAKE TODAY COUNT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I give each person a #2 Pencil and a small stone that has “MAKE TODAY COUNT” written on it.) Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 27:19, Ephesians 5:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Come Near To The God Who Came Near To Us - Hebrews 1:1-3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2025

Why does God in the New Testament appear to be more approachable than in the Old Testament? The truth is, God never changed. His character has always been holy, righteous, merciful, and loving. What changed was our access to Him—and that change came through Jesus Christ.

Go! And Come Near to the God Who Came Near to Us - Hebrews 1:1-3 Why does God in the New Testament appear to be more approachable than in the Old Testament? Hebrews 1:1–3 (NLT): "Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Psalm 145:18, John 1:14, Colossians 1:15, Ephesians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 34:6, Exodus 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And… Live The Kingdom Life - Matthew 5–7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2025

When Jesus ascended a Galilean hillside and opened His mouth to teach, He delivered what is arguably the most transformative sermon ever preached — The Sermon on the Mount.

Go! And… Live the Kingdom Life - Matthew 5–7 Living as citizens of God’s Kingdom in a world that rejects His rule Introduction: The Kingdom Manifesto When Jesus ascended a Galilean hillside and opened His mouth to teach, He delivered what is arguably the most transformative sermon ever preached ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Luke 18:13, Philippians 2:15, Romans 3:22, James 1:22, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 27, 2025

Divine encouragement and instruction to run with endurance the race God has set before us.

Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank You for the privilege of gathering together in Your presence. As we open Your Word today, speak deeply into our hearts. Empower us to run with endurance the race You have set before us. Let Jesus be exalted, let the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4, Colossians 3:8-10, James 1:12, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

We live in an age of distraction. The enemy doesn’t always need to destroy your faith—he only needs to divide your focus.

Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Introduction: “Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ.” – Oswald Chambers “Our attention is one of the most precious things we have. What we give it to shapes our souls.” – John Piper Church, we live in an age of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Matthew 6:24, Romans 12:2, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Keep Your Eyes On The Lord - Psalm 16:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

David declares with confidence: “I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” This is an unshakable truth anchored in the eternal presence of God, fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Go! And Keep Your Eyes on the Lord - Psalm 16:8 Psalm 16:8 (NLT): “I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” Introduction: A Picture to Begin Have you ever tried walking in a straight line while looking over your shoulder? You cannot do it. You stumble, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8, Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:38-39, John 1:14, Acts 2:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Believe The Truth: Faith Comes By Hearing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2025

Spiritually, that’s where many people live—in darkness, uncertain about what is true, uncertain about eternity, uncertain about Jesus. But the Bible tells us that faith comes from hearing the Good News about Christ .

Go! And Believe the Truth: Faith Comes by Hearing Introduction: Imagine standing in a dark room, unable to see a thing. You know there’s a light switch somewhere, but you can’t find it. Someone tells you, “The light is on the wall, just a few steps away.” You have a choice—do you believe their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9, Romans 10:17, 1 Timothy 4:16, Luke 24:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 20:28, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lift Up Your Eyes: The Disciple’s Confidence In A Watching God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2026

We live in an age of constant noise. Notifications interrupt prayer. Headlines stir anxiety. The pace of modern life pulls our eyes downward — toward fear, uncertainty, and distraction.

Lift Up Your Eyes: The Disciple’s Confidence in a Watching God Introduction — A Call to Look Up Church, we live in an age of constant noise. Notifications interrupt prayer. Headlines stir anxiety. The pace of modern life pulls our eyes downward — toward fear, uncertainty, and distraction. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, John 15:5, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

This series is aimed at tackling the top questions that people ask about Christianity. This first sermon was preached on Easter Day. It was also a baptismal service. What a day!

I. Welcome – A Day of New Beginnings Good morning! It’s so great to see so many of you here—whether you’re part of the furniture or just visiting today, you are so welcome. Today is a day of celebration. A day of joy. A day of life. We’ve sung songs, we’ve read the resurrection story, and we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Romans 6:3-5

Easter: What Really Matters

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

In our disconnected overloaded world, reconnect with what is really important.

What Really Matters Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 – Brad Bailey Intro – On that first morning... when the first lives discovered that Jesus had risen… it ripped thrugh them…right down to the core of their souls. And soon it would rip right through human history… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort One Another With Eternal Realities

Contributed by Mike Montoya on Jul 20, 2017

Summary: There is hope in life and hope in life after death. A Christian should not be ignorant and hopeless concerning dying as a child of God. Our hope is not an empty hope, it is based upon the eternal reality of Jesus Christ being raised from the dead

Contents Introduction 2 Hope and Hopelessness 2 Ignorance and Sorrow 4 Homer and Hesiod 4 Arguments, and the Conclusion 7 Argument 1 - WE DO BELIEVE 7 Argument 2 - The Authority and the Order of the Meeting 8 Argument 3 - Revealing and the Rapture 9 The Conclusion - The rapture of the living and ...read more

Respond To The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2020

How should we respond to the Risen Savior? 1. Recognize who Jesus is (vs. 4-7). 2. Rush to get closer to Jesus (vs. 7-8). 3. Receive from Jesus (vs. 9-14). [1] Food. [2] Fellowship. [3] Forgiveness.

Respond to the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 31, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 21, we will take another look at one of the Lord's appearances after He rose again from the dead. In this Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Easter According To The Scriptures

Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 13, 2001

Easter sermon from the Resurrection Chapter of Scripture

Easter 1996 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (Free Text) Easter According To The Scriptures My dear friends in Christ, all people for whom Jesus Christ died and rose again: The newsman reports on the TV: "According to one witness, "so and so" did "such and such", but other witnesses say that "it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Not So Fast! Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 6, 2006

The gift of intimacy as described in Song of Solomon is wonderful, but its development comes with restraints.

Today is the first Sunday of February. Some of you will soon be shopping for valentines, trying to find one with just the right message to express your feelings of friendship or love and romance. • You might look for the biggest card you can find. I did that one year. It was so big I had to ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren