Sermons on Secular Vs Sacred:

Making A Difference In Our Generation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2013

How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

Making a Difference in Our Generation Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2012 *In these verses God tells us about the generations from Abraham to Christ. But do these verses say anything about our generation? The answer is yes. In these verses we can see how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Awesome God - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 18, 2016

1. Behold the awesome strictness of our God (vs. 22-23). 2. Behold the awesome Scripture of our God (vs. 24-29). 3. Behold the awesome salvation of our God (vs. 30-32). 4. Behold the awesome supremacy of our God (vs. 33-36).

Our Awesome God - Part 3 Romans 11:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 2, 2016 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we get to the end of Romans 11, and all of you probably know that in the last three chapters Paul was led by God's Holy Spirit to discuss the Jews. The big question was: If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work In Our World - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 27, 2018

God is at work in our world: 1. Through His revelation (vs. 21-23; 32-37). 2. Through His righteousness (vs. 23-25). 3. Through the good news of His rescue (vs. 26-31). 4. Through our response (vs. 38-41).

God Is at Work in Our World - Part 2 The Book of Acts - Part 44 Acts 13:21-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 1, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In Acts 13, God sent Paul and Barnabas out from Antioch on the first mission trip to spread the good news about Jesus all over the world. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

God's Miraculous Christmas Connections

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2017

Through Jesus Christ: 1. God connected divinity with humanity (vs. 1-3; 14). 2. God connects life and light (vs. 4-9). 3. God connected grace and truth (vs. 14-17). 4. God connects sinners with the Savior (vs. 10-13).

God's Miraculous Christmas Connections John 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 10, 2017 *God truly works in mysterious ways. It's amazing how He works in our lives to bring us together. If some false friends, hadn't taken advantage of my dad 48 years ago, Mary and I never ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Disciple Who Makes A Difference! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2017

How can I be a disciple who makes a difference? 1. By the grace of God (vs. 21-23). 2. By firmly gripping the Lord (vs. 23-24). 3. By going where the Lord leads (vs. 22 & 25-26). 4. By gathering together with other Christians (vs. 26).

Be a Disciple Who Makes a Difference! Acts 11:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 *Think about someone who has been a blessing to you. It could have been today or back when you were a little boy or girl. Surely there have been many blessings in our lives, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Always Keep Believing In Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 5, 2021

We must believe... 1. That Jesus can do the impossible (vs. 18). 2. When His help is delayed (vs. 19-22). 3. When the crowd doubts (vs. 23-24). 4. Because we will surely see more miracles (vs. 24-26, 22).

Always Keep Believing in Jesus! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 5, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study two of the countless miracles Jesus performed during His 3-year ministry on earth. These two miracles are recorded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Part 18: How To Overcome Sin, Storms, Stubbornness, And Sadness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2025

God shows us... 1. How to overcome our sins (vs. 1-5). 2. How to overcome our storms in life (vs. 6-7, 10). 3. How to overcome our stubbornness (vs. 8-9). 4. How to overcome our sadness (vs. 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 18: How to Overcome Sin, Storms, Stubbornness, and Sadness Psalm 32:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 22, 2025) (Revised June 1, 2025 to correct the definition for "sin" in vs. 1) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study the 32nd Psalm. Here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code Part One: The New Testament Vs Other Writings Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2006

When a fictional story purports to tell the truth – and that truth directly contradicts the teaching of the Christian church over the past 2000 years – confusion is going to be the result. The power of books and especially movies to shape our thinking as

Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery. He lunged for the nearest painting he could see, a Caravaggio. Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Longings For Your Life #3: Renewal Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015

How to be renewed: 1. Move closer to our Master (vs. 18-22). 2. Hold on to your hope (vs. 23). 3. Be strongly committed to God's Church (vs. 24-25).

God's Longings for Your Life #3: Renewal Hebrews 10:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Over the past two Sundays, we looked at some of God's greatest desires for our lives. And we began with God's rescue: God wants to rescue all of us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-25, Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 8, 2016

Worship the Lord! 1. Because Jesus is our supplier (vs. 1-11). 2. Because Jesus is supreme (vs. 15-17). 3. Because Jesus is our Savior (vs. 12-14, 18).

Worship the Lord! Colossians 1:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Twin Oaks Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2015 BACKGROUND: *As I was trying to find what the Lord wanted me to say tonight, I thought about a lot of things, but the thing that kept coming back to me was, "Worship the Lord". So I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 3, 2017

When your government is ungodly: 1. Stick together with God's people (vs. 23-24). 2. Seek God's help (vs. 24-31). 3. Speak the truth about Jesus (vs. 31).

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 3 Acts 4:23-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 28, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we finish our study of the great miracle that took place in Acts 3. Peter and John were on their way to the Temple to pray, and they met a beggar who had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Mother Shows Us The Best Way To Live

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 13, 2016

1. Depend on God's design for your life (vs. 34-38). 2. Go to the godly people in your life (vs. 39-45). 3. Magnify the Master of your life (vs. 46-50).

The Lord's Mother Shows Us the Best Way to Live Luke 1:34-50 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 10, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Luke 1, thinking about the best way to live. In this wonderful chapter, God sent the Angel Gabriel to give amazing good news to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-50

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Witnesses For Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2019

1. The witness of God the Father (vs. 31-32; 36-38). 2. The witness of the Lord's works (vs. 36-40). 3. The witness of God’s Word (vs. 37-47).

Sure Witnesses for Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 5:31-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 21, 2016 (Revised August 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. But before we read, we need to know that this whole chapter flows out of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Great Help From God's Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 11, 2021

1. He gives us great confirmation (vs. 16). 2. He gives us great expectation (vs. 17-25). 3. He gives us great intercession (vs. 26-27).

Great Help from God's Holy Spirit The Book of Romans Romans 8:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 24, 2016 (Revised January 11, 2021) MESSAGE: *Has God ever helped you in an unusual way? He does it all the time. A few years ago, I saw a news story that came from Hazle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-27

Denomination: Baptist