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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Dedicate Yourself To Daily Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2011
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     | 9,665 views

    Why all Christians need to dedicate ourselves to daily prayer: 1. It is God’s priority for us (vs. 1) 2. It brings God’s peace to us (vs. 2) 3. It pleases God (vs. 3) 4. It helps accomplish God’s purpose for people (vs. 4-6)

    New Habits for a New Year Part 2: Dedicate Yourself to Daily Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 25, 2009 *What is God like? We could never get to the end of describing His goodness and glory. But today I want to focus on the fact that He has come to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2011
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     | 15,480 views

    Examines the first three petitions in the Lord's prayer - that are concerned with God’s glory.

    The Lord’s Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-10 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of requests in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. Unfortunately this only reinforces the focus of our attention on what is troubling us and our inability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For Freedom!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011
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     | 15,254 views

    Thank God for the: 1. Strength of Christian freedom (vs. 21-23 & 35-36). 2. Safety of Christian freedom (vs. 24). 3. Security of Christian freedom (vs. 25-29). 4. Sacrifice of Christian freedom (vs. 28). 5. Source of Christian freedom (vs. 30-36).

    Thank God for Freedom! John 8:21-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Updated for July 3, 2011 (Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009) *On July 4th, 1776, 235 years ago, the Declaration of Independence stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Trying To Do My Job

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 8, 2011
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     | 22,375 views

    We spend so much time debating with God that we miss out on our blessings. God is trying to take us out of the norm and we fight the Lord because we are comfortable and satisfied where we are.

    TITLE: JUST TRYING TO DO MY JOB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 5:1-11 Have you ever found yourself in the position, where it seemed like no matter what you did, it just was NOT GOOD ENOUGH? Have you ever found yourself in the position that no matter how hard you worked, seemed like you just could not get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Consequences Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 5,227 views

    What happens when you die? Jesus gives us an answer

    39. Who is Jesus? June 05th, 2011 Eternal Consequence As we continue through the life of Jesus we are going to see the second of two parables Jesus tells in Luke 16. The first showed us how we can use our money to go to heaven, the second shows us how to use our money to go to hell. So in one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Grace At Home -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2011
     | 3,925 views

    If we want God’s grace to transform our marriages, then we must submit to our wives; we must understand them; and we must value them so that our prayers are not cut off.

    Mrs. Foster, a teacher at the grade-school in Auburn, Washington, had a frustrating day with one of her first-grade boys. “You’ve been doing irritating things all day today. These things are some of my pet peeves,” she said sternly. “Do you know what a pet peeve is?” The young boy shook his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 19, 2011
     | 6,045 views

    Today I want to center our thoughts around the other two words that are used for the first time in Genesis 22. The first one is the word LOVE in verse 2 and the word WORSHIP in verse 5.

    Genesis 22:1-19 Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: As I mentioned last week, Genesis Chapter 22 contains four important words that are used for the very first time in the Bible. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 5: Getting Along With One Another Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2011
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     | 7,633 views

    How does God want Christians to get along with one another? 1. Be authentic and affectionate. (Rom 12:9-13) 2. Be sympathetic and same-minded. (Rom 12:15-16) 3. Be forbearing and forgiving. (Col 3:9-14)

    God’s Best for One Another Part 5: Getting Along with One Another Romans 12:9-16 & Colossians 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 27, 2009 *Just hours before the cross Jesus gave His followers a new commandment. He said to, “love one another; as I have loved you, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Door Policy Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
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     | 6,024 views

    It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

    We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Opening Ceremony Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
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     | 4,906 views

    Jesus won in the end, but not through the usual methods. Jesus was authorized to break the seal on the deed to eternity because he was slain.

    The academy Awards are coming up... next week, as a matter of fact. How many of you enjoy watching them? Who do you think deserves Best Actress? Best Actor? Best Director? What will be the best picture? I’m hoping for The Two Towers, but most people seem to think it will be Chicago or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    With God There Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 25, 2011
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     | 7,597 views

    Exposition of Psalm 130 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUITLINE: (1). From death to life (vs 1-2). (2). From guilt to forgiveness (vs 3-4). (3). From darkness to light (vs 5-6) (4). From slavery to freedom (vs 7-8) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • A family were having a weekend in Paris; • And the Father decided he would take his little boy to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Faithful In A Foreign Place

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011
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     | 5,544 views

    This sermon instructs us how to remain faithful when our pleasant circumstances turn foreign to us.

    Faithful in a Foreign Place Daniel 1:1 – 7 By: JB Hall Introduction: Sometimes you and I are thrust into a foreign place; without our consent and by circumstances beyond our control. This foreign place can be a foreign land, or it can be a set of circumstances that is foreign to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Jesus: John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
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     | 6,351 views

    No matter how well we know the Bible, not all things are clear at the beginning. Or even in the middle.

    I expect you’ve all heard by now. Herod executed John bar Zechariah, whom most people called “the Baptizer,” two days ago.Nobody expected it, of course. Everyone knew that Herod was worried that John might be the real thing, and that God would get him if he didn’t tread lightly. But Herodias, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Be Successful

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 7, 2011
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     | 8,809 views

    This sermon will detail what it takes to be successful in your calling.

    How to be Successful III John, Verse 2 By: JB Hall Introduction: Here in our text verse, God, through the pen of John, tells us that He wishes above all things that we may prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers. God does not wish poverty, oppression, and suffering for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I’m Saved! What Now?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2011
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     | 10,775 views

    4 key instructions for the Christian life: 1. Keep adjusting your attitude (vs. 4-5). 2. Keep asking for God’s help (vs. 6-7). 3. Keep giving attention to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Keep taking action to do God’s will (vs. 9).

    “I’m Saved! -- What Now?” Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2010 (Updated July 31, 2011) *When Mary and I were in Chicago a few years ago, we went into a little coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, -- but I couldn’t figure out how to get it opened! I’m used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist