Sermons on Seek The Lord First:

We Must Learn From The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2019

The Lord wants us to know about: 1. The greatest rift (vs. 19-21). 2. The greatest responsibility (vs. 22-25). 3. The greatest relationship (vs. 26-27). 4. The greatest reassurance (vs. 28-29).

We Must Learn from the Lord The Gospel of John John 10:19-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 22, 2017 (Revised November 11, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 10:19, as we think about things we must learn from the Lord. *Many of us know that the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 10:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Bless You And Keep You

Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 18, 2004

Grace, peace, blessing, keeping. God desires wonderful things for His faithful people! Blessing is a term that gets misused a lot - this sermon explores what it really means.

Have you ever noticed how the apostle Paul opens every one of his letters by wishing his readers “grace and peace”? It is also present in both of Peter’s letters, one of John’s and Revelation. When they said, “grace and peace” these Biblical writers were not merely using a polite form of words to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now That You've Tasted The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 10, 2009

Because we have tasted of the goodness of the Lord, what should we do? Here is some of our pay back to Him. 1- We should rid evil 2- We should crave good 3- We should grow spiritually

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said: According to a recent article I just read on nutrition, they said eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. Nutritionists say there is a simple way to tell if you’re eating right. Colors. Fill your plates with bright colors. Greens, reds, yellows. In fact, I did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ: Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

This topical message examines the famous trilemma of C.S. Lewis and answers a very important question for our day.

Jesus Christ: Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord? Who do you say that I am? Mark 8:29 Have you ever met anybody who said things about themselves that made you scratch your head & say, Coo-coo?” I remember a boyhood friend of mine named Greg who told me he was a robot from another planet. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29

Denomination: Holiness

Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2013

An encouragement to raise up your 'monument' to past blessings.

"HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US". 1 Samuel 7:3-12. Monuments are historical markers which serve to remind us of the accomplishments, or the sacrifices, of those who came before us. They are boundary stones along the time-line, signalling, ‘Something significant happened here’. Or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me Your Glory, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 6, 2019

The glory of God is best described as His beauty. God is omnificent and the magnificent, all creative beautiful God. Yet, how can one really define what beauty is?

“God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it.” (Isaiah 42:5 NLT) “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1 NIV) “..The whole earth is filled with his glory!" (Psalm 72:19 NIV) When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:19, Isaiah 42:5, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 27:4, 1 Chronicles 29:11-13, Psalm 113:4-6, Genesis 9:13, Song of Songs 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:9, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 1:18-20, Exodus 33:14-18, John 1:14, John 17:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Peace And Unity - The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 4, 2017

Peace and Unity is what identifies a church that is truly following Jesus.

Colossians 3:12–17 (NKJV) The May 1987 edition of National Geographic included a feature about the arctic wolf. Author L. David Mech described how a seven-member pack had targeted several musk-oxen calves who were guarded by eleven adults. As the wolves approached their quarry, the musk-oxen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Lord To The Fullest - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 15, 2019

Follow Jesus Christ... 1. Because His standards are supreme (9:39-41). 2. Because His warnings are wise (9:39-10:1). 3. Because He is God come to earth as a man (9:39; 10:7). 4. Because He is the only door for our deliverance (10:7-9).

Follow the Lord to the Fullest - Part 1 The Gospel of John John 9:35-10:9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 22, 2017 (Revised October 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *For the last three messages we have looked at the wonderful story of Jesus healing a blind man in John 9. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41, John 10:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 16: If The Lord Is My Shepherd... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2025

If the Lord Is My Shepherd... 1. He provides for me (vs. 1-3). 2. He puts me on the right paths (vs. 3). 3. He hears my prayers (vs. 4-5). 4. He protects me (vs. 4). 5. He prepares for me (vs. 5-6).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 15: If the Lord Is My Shepherd... Psalm 23:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 4, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To Have A Fresh Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

In our eagerness, in our business, in our enthusiasm, it is possible that we miss out on the most important aspect. The aspect of having an encounter with God. Let us have a fresh encounter with God.

Invitation to an Encounter With God Good Morning. I realise that there are three categories of people here. First category are the new students who are eager to know what lies ahead of them. You are all charged up, all excited to be part of this great institution that you have joined. Second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-16, Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:13, Acts 17:27, Acts 26:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is On The Lord's Side? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 25, 2022

How to be on the Lord's side: 1. Avoid the danger of disbelief (vs. 1-3, 10-15). 2. Allow the Lord to teach you (vs. 9, 18). 3. Appreciate the truth God has revealed to you (vs. 10-17). 4. Apply the Lord’s truth in your life (vs. 9, 18).

Who Is on the Lord's Side? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 25, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Today in vs. 1-23, we will begin to take a look at one of the Lord's parables. Remember that parables are simply earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Your Cares Upon The Lord

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 5, 2022

Whatever cares and worries we have in our lives as believers, we should hand them over unto the Lord, and He will handle them for us.

CASTING YOUR CARES UPON THE LORD Study Text: 1 Peter 5: 6 - 8 Introduction: - These verses do not promise that God will fix or remove all our concerns all the times . Instead, they give us assurance in knowing that He cares for us, which is why we can cast our cares on Him. - God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Bless The Lord At All Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2019

David discovered the power of praise, that it can usher you into the presence of the Lord, give you heavenly vision, lift you from your troubles, and triggers the supernatural. Praise is defined and types of praise discussed.

I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES Ps. 34:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man from the city bought a farm and saw a beautiful horse on another guy’s farm. He bargained with the farmer, an old deacon, and the farmer finally sold him the horse. 2. The city man jumped on the horse and said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Lord Lifts Up The Downcast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 1, 2005

PENTECOST 11(B) - Our Lord lifts up the downcast: in the midst of despair God’s strength delivers.

OUR LORD LIFTS UP THE DOWNCAST 1 KINGS 19:3-8 - July 31, 2005 - Pentecost 11 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How was your week this past week? At times some days are better than others, and at other times the days seem to be worse. Of course, we all had to struggle with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jehovah Rapha - The Lord Your Healer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 9: 32 – 43

Acts 9: 32 – 43 JEHOVAH RAPHA - THE LORD YOUR HEALER 32 Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. 33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. 34 And Peter ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel