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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Wants To Heal Your Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,328 views

    The story of Lazarus shows us how: 1. Jesus comes and calls us closer to Him (vs. 27-32). 2. Jesus hurts when we hurt (vs. 32-38). 3. Jesus delivers us from doubt (vs. 37-43). 4. Jesus defeats our death (43-44).

    Jesus Wants to Heal Your Broken Heart The Gospel of John John 11:27-45 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 19, 2017 (Revised November 29, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 to continue our study of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this miraculous Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Man Meets A Big God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003
    based on 478 ratings
     | 157,013 views

    This morning we’re focusing on a high-ranking IRS man named Zacchaeus who cheated not on his return, but on everyone else’s. He had figured out a way to skim some money off the top and squeeze the last drop from people’s wallets. Jesus not only changed h

    A Little Man Meets a Big God There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Initiative Is God's"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

    We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Dinner For 5,000 Is Served

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    A sermon about the feeding of the 5,000, using two small fish and five small loaves. How this was a lesson that was followed up by a test on the lake that evening. And how we can use that to develop our own faith.

    One day in the middle of the woods, a hawk, a lion, and a skunk were arguing about which one was the most powerful. The hawk said it was because he could fly down and catch his dinner so quickly they could not get away. The lion said he could run the fastest and had the bigger teeth to eat ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 14,711 views

    Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

    One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant Finishes - His Death, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015
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     | 4,452 views

    Tenth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Death. We see the Misery Of His Death, The Miracles At His Death, and The Ministry Of His Death.

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 10: The Servant Finishes - His Death Mark 15:33-41 I. Introduction A. Everything in the universe, every plant and animal, every rock, every particle of matter or light wave is bound by laws which it has no choice but to obey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Cycle Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 1, 2016
     | 12,062 views

    We have the tendency to commit sin, then repent, then give our devotion to God, then when all is well, we sin again and we fall into bondage. This is the experience of Israel in the Book of Judges. Only Jesus can break this bondage of sin.

    Judges 2:18-19 (NIV) " 18 Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the hands of their enemies as long as the judge lived; for the Lord relented because of their groaning under those who oppressed and afflicted them. 19 But when the judge died, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Coming Off The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,266 views

    If we want to share in the glory above, we must follow Him into sufferings below. The glory on the mountain helps us deal with the garbage in the valley.

    Coming Off the Mountain Mark 9:14-29 February 4-5, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill Beth and I are coming off a mountaintop experience as we just returned from a week in Virginia to see Jamie and Lydia, our son-in-law and daughter, who just happen to be the parents of our grandson Philip, or as he’s more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blacklist - Pt. 5 - Foot Loose Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015
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     | 5,789 views

    We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

    The Blacklist Pt. 5 - Foot Loose I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Lists represent what we believe are important or at least what we don't want to forget or overlook. I think that is why this list we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Under Jesus' Wings

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,292 views

    Jesus invites us to come under his sheltering wings, but he cannot force us; we must be willing

    Luke 13:31-35 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14). We hear in the Gospel that Jesus refers to Herod as "that fox" (Luke 13:32). This is a symbolic reference to 'the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Visible Evidence Of Christian Maturity: The Production Of Spiritual Fruit

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2022
     | 1,895 views

    John 15 presents the themes of fruit-bearing, or the visible evidence of true faith and obedience Jesus demands of those who follow Him (Matthew 10:34-39, Luke 14:25-33). Fruit-bearing Christians, or those who do the work of the LORD, will be blessed by Him and hated by the world.

    The German pastor and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), in his book, "The Cost of Discipleship" opened the first chapter with these words; " When a man comes to Christ, He bids him come and die." Bonhoeffer lived by his own words as he lingered in a concentration camp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nigeria Outreach 2022

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,307 views

    I went to Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria from May 19-26 and preached at Fountain of Peace Baptist Church, with Pastor John Oyelade. I preached 5 messages to the congregation and two to ministers in the mornings. We had a wonderful outpouring.

    NIGERIA OUTREACH 2022 May 22-25, 2022 POWERPOINT & COMMENTS SLIDE 1 – “AFRICA AND OYO STATE” SLIDE 2 – “My Destination: Fountain of Peace Baptist Church in Oyo Inset: Pastor John Oyelade” SLIDE 3 – “The Roads are Bustling with People.” In cities, most people walk where they’re going. In Oyo ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eyes On The Lord: Living In The Wisdom And Friendship Of God - Psalm 25:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 17, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 893 views

    Psalm 25 is a psalm of trust and guidance. Here, David, the psalmist, is calling upon the Lord in a time of need. He seeks God’s direction and protection.

    Eyes on the Lord: Living in the Wisdom and Friendship of God - Psalm 25:14-15 Psalm 25:14-15 (NLT): "The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies." Introduction: Psalm 25 is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Old And Sappy

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,921 views

    A sermon dedicated to those growing older finish well and live an abundant life. 4 steps on how to be found faithful to the end!

    Scripture: Psalm 92 (cf. verse 14); 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Luke 12:25-31 Title: The Sappy Life A sermon dedicated to those growing older finish well and live an abundant life. 4 steps on how to be found faithful to the end! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Ted ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Burrs In Our Saddle Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    The third message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    “Burrs in Our Saddle” Are You an Old Dog? INTRODUCTION: It is amazing to me the lengths a horse will go to removing, or trying to remove a burr under its saddle. The burr, as small as it is, is a source of great discomfort. That burr causes major discomfort to the horse. Discomfort to the point ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist