Sermons on Spiritual Enlightenment:

Why The Church Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014

In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Council Of Trent Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 17, 2014

The Catholic Counter-Reformation.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Today, we come to the first council we have studied so far with which we will have profound disagreements. It is called the Council of Trent, and it described by the Catholic Church as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dads That Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2014

God wants to help you be a dad who makes a difference. 1. He will take away your guilt (vs. 4&13). 2. He will give you the goodness you need (vs. 5-10). 3. He will give you the guidance you need (vs. 11-12). 4. He will give you a grateful heart (vs.13 ).

Dads that Make a Difference 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church June 18, 2006) *To all of the dads here this morning: I hope you have a great Father's Day. We thank God for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

About My Assignment... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 24, 2014

How content are you with your God-given assignments in life?

“Soul Talk: About My Assignment…” Ps. 16 We’ve all receive assignments – perhaps from a teacher, a coach, a director, a boss, or a commanding officer. Even the government assigns us to certain categories and requirements. Some assignments we like and some we do not; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 27, 2014

The analysis of the concept of discipleship in Luke 9:57-62 teaches us about the cost of following Jesus.

Scripture In the first nine chapters of The Gospel of Luke we have been introduced to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah sent by God to seek and to save the lost. From Luke 9:51 onwards Luke introduces us to Jesus’ teaching on discipleship. Let’s read about discipleship in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Goal Is Godly Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2014

1. God calls us to listen (vs. 1-2). 2. God calls us to learn (vs. 3). 3. God calls us to lead (vs. 4-8).

Our Goal Is Godly Children Psalm 78:1-39 (Initial Reading vs. 1-8) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 22, 2014 *The greatest happiness in the life of a Christian parent is to see their child receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The greatest heartache is to see their child ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Believe The Best About Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2011

1. Believe that God is reaching out to you. 2. Believe that God has given the rarest gift for you. 3. Believe that God paid the highest ransom for you. 4. Believe that God will give the greatest rescue to you.

Believe the Best about Jesus John 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 20, 2008 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” *John 3:16 is the most known and best loved verse in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Family Friendly Truth - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2011

1. Wives: Give your husband the head place in your family. 2. Husbands: Give your heart to your wife. 3. Children: Give honor to your parents. 4. Parents: Give hope to your children.

Family Friendly Truth - Part 2 Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *Walt Larimore tells about a unique phone call he had from his dad on the day Walt’s daughter turned six. Walt’s dad wished his granddaughter a happy birthday, then asked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Of Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011

A classic Easter sermon by Martin Luther

I. THE STORY OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION. 1. In the first place we shall briefly examine the text of this narrative, and afterwards speak of the benefits of the resurrection of Christ, and how we should build upon it. The text reads: "And when the sabbath was past." Here we must remember Mark writes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Love - A Gift

Contributed by Doug Conley on Jun 2, 2011

Is love something you only look to receive, or do you give it to others?

I don’t remember very much about my life as a young child. I do have some recollection of things, but not very much; and what I can remember seems to be mostly “feelings” or kind of like snap-shots. I don’t remember conversations from then at all. Of course, that still ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Great Solution For Our Sin

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Our biggest problem is sin, but God has a great solution for our sin: 1. Repentance (Rom 2:1-4) 2. Redemption (Rom 3:21-24) 3. Reconciliation (Rom 5:1-11) 4. Renewal (Rom 12:1-2)

God’s Great Solution for Our Sin Rom 2:1-4, Rom 3:19-26, Rom 5:1-11 and Rom 12:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 19, 2009 *If you took a survey at Wal-Mart this week, and asked people about their worst problem, most people would say something like this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 9, 2011

This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The Ark of the Covenant is all about intimacy with God. In the Holy of Holies we learn to LEAN on God, LISTEN to God and LOVE Him.

THE ARK OF THE COVENANT A few years ago a man in Dayton, Ohio, found a unique way to propose to his girlfriend. He hired an airplane to fly over the city towing a banner that read, "Judy, I love you. Will you marry me?" Judy accepted his proposal by asking, "How can you say no to love like that?" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Remaining Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 9, 2011

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him - to stay in the vine. But how do we do that and what does it mean for our walk with Christ?

Remaining Fruitful John 15:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 11, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation Rich Ratts, former pastor of Grace Community Church here in Jackson and a now a church planter in Traverse City once spoke at a pastor’s appreciation breakfast I attended. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Illegal Healing Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus heals on the Sabbath

32. Who is Jesus? April 10th, 2010 Illegal Healing Jesus is not looking for fans, He is looking for followers. It is very difficult to follow someone if you don’t pay attention to where they are going. Jesus shares His life with us, living among us so that we can learn how to live by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: *other

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The Prodigal Father's love for His lost son

37. Who is Jesus? May 22th, 2011 The Lost Son Our journey through Luke brings us to one of the best known stories in all of scripture, maybe even the best known story ever told; the story of the prodigal son. This is the longest parable that Jesus tells and probably the best short story ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other