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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Great Lessons About Christian Friendship Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 24, 2022
     | 2,880 views

    1. God wants us to receive new friends (vs. 1-2). 2. God wants us to be faithful friends (vs. 1-2). 3. God wants us to remember our old friends (vs. 3-16). 4. God wants us to rest in our best friend (vs. 2, 3, 7, 8-13).

    Great Lessons About Christian Friendship The Book of Romans Romans 16:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 24, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 16. Here we are in the last chapter of this heaven-sent letter the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write to the Christians in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants Us To Pray Like The Apostle Paul - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2024
     | 1,336 views

    Here's how to do it: 1. Pray for God to feel at home in our hearts (vs. 17, 19). 2. Pray for us to know the Lord's infinite love (vs. 17-19). 3. Feed your faith on God’s ability (vs. 20-21). 4. Give all the glory to God (vs. 21).

    God Wants Us to Pray Like the Apostle Paul - Part 2 Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 19, 2024) REVIEW: *Today we will continue our study of Paul's wonderful prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, and when it comes to prayer, this is some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth Matters! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2023
     | 2,174 views

    That's why God... 1. Warns us about antichrist teachers (vs. 18-19, 22-23). 2. Gives us the help of His Holy Spirit (vs. 20, 27). 3. Teaches us about the truth (vs. 21-26). 4. Reminds us how to live a righteous life (vs. 28-29).

    The Truth Matters! 1 John 2:18-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared December 12, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today we live in a post-modern society where many people believe that objective truth doesn’t exist. Matthew Stoll explained that "truth is now considered to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Chosen Vessel

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,969 views

    You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

    2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,924 views

    Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

    Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Temptation To Wield Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 7,356 views

    There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

    Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Birth Pains

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,911 views

    This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

    Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Image Is This? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,035 views

    This sermon explores the balance between our spiritual commitments as Christians and our civic duties in a secular world, guided by Jesus' teachings.

    Good Morning, Church Family! We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by a common love for our Savior and a shared commitment to serve Him faithfully in every area of our lives. Today, we find ourselves at the intersection of faith and civic ...read more

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    Keeping Our Commitment To Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,446 views

    How can we keep our commitment to Christ? 1. Follow the steps of our Savior (vs. 18-22). 2. Be willing to suffer like our Savior (vs. 23a). 3. Depend on divine deliverance (vs. 23b-25).

    Keeping Our Commitment to Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2012 *On February 23, 1836, General Santa Anna's Mexican army arrived in San Antonio to begin the 13-day battle for the Alamo. The commander of the Alamo was Colonel William Travis. Legend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Our Love For Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,765 views

    Three great reasons to love the Lord: 1. Because He comes to us with compassion (vs. 11-13). 2. Because He has a tremendous touch (vs. 14-17). 3. Because He builds up believers (vs. 18-23).

    Growing Our Love for Jesus Luke 7:11-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 *How much do you love God? -- When I ask myself that question, the answer is: "Thank God, I love Him a whole lot more than I used to! But I don't love Him enough." *I want to love the Lord more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Help people avoid the horror (vs. 9-12). 2. Commit to live in holiness (vs. 10-11). 3. Look forward with God's sure hope (vs. 12-14).

    What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 2 2 Peter 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 28, 2013 *If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus Christ, then we know that the Lord is coming back some day. And it could be someday soon. What should we do until the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make The Most Of Your Blessings Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,909 views

    How can we make the most of our blessings? 1. Rally to help other people (vs. 14-16). 2. Recognize God’s greatness (vs. 17-20). 3. Repay God’s tithe (vs. 20).

    Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 5: Make the Most of Your Blessings Genesis 14:1-20 (reading vs. 14-20) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 21, 2011 BACKGROUND: *The background for our Scripture is war between two groups of kingdoms: Four kings of the East against five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants To Work In Our Lives - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2019
     | 5,043 views

    1. Jesus wants us to speak up about our Savior (vs. 8-12). 2. Jesus wants to give us the strength to stand for Him (vs. 13-34). 3. Jesus wants to save our souls (vs. 35-38).

    Jesus Wants to Work in Our Lives - Part 2 The Gospel of John John 9:3-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 15, 2017 (Revised October 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *John 9 centers around one of the Lord's wonderful miracles. Jesus healed a man who had been blind ever since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Guidance On Goals Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2019
     | 4,500 views

    God wants us to know: 1. Satan's goals for our lives (vs. 10a). 2. The Savior's goals for our lives (vs. 10b-11). 3. The supreme goals for our lives (vs. 10).

    The Lord's Guidance on Goals The Gospel of John John 10:10-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 8, 2017 (Revised October 26, 2019) MESSAGE: *Tonight, we will take a closer vs. 10-11 because here God gives us some very important lessons about goals. Goals are important in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward For The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2018
     | 7,911 views

    How can we move forward for the Lord? 1. Be faithful to fulfill our responsibility (vs. 1-2). 2. Take advantage of every opportunity (vs. 1-3). 3. Fully trust in God's sovereignty (vs. 3-8).

    Moving Forward for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 88 Acts 27:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 28, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *When I started looking at tonight's Scripture, I thought back to the theme verse for our "Fun Run" VBS. It was 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist