Sermons on Tardiness:

The Courage To Encourage Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

What oxygen is to the body, encouragement is to the soul.

INTRODUCTION This is the eighth message in the series “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” This message is entitled “The Courage to Encourage.” In 1872 Daniel Kelley was living in Kansas and wrote the words to the song, “Home on the Range.” It is the official ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Not Died?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 4, 2015

What if Jesus had not died? You see, the cross proves everything. I would like us to read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (this is in the New Testament) this morning and see more specifically what the death of Jesus changed for human beings.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED? MATTHEW 16-27; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-21 THREAD: What if Jesus Christ had not died on the cross for you and for me? WHAT IF: Matthew 16:21-23 “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compelling Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2020

1. Trust Jesus for the misery of His cross (John 19:1-6). 2. Trust Jesus for the miracles of His cross (John 19:23-24). 3. Trust Jesus for the mercy of His cross (Luke 23:32-43). 4. Trust Jesus for the mission of His cross (John 19:28-30).

The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30; Luke 23:32-43 (Reading: John 19:14-30) Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared June 7, 2020 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Last time, in John 18, we took a close look at the trials of Jesus Christ. And the Lord's trial before Pilate is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2022

If you want to enjoy the diverse community God created for you, acknowledge that you belong to one body; appreciate the different members of that body; depend on one another; and do what God gifted you to do.

Grove Street was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes, but they each posted a sign out front, proudly displaying the name of the church. The three churches were named First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Honoring Graduating Seniors

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 19, 2023

A sermon about the Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30 5/21/23 a.m. Senior Sunday Good morning folks, thank you all for being here today. Today is the day we honor our Graduates. Remington Johnson and Chance Ramsey. I’ve known them both since they were born. Two fine young men. I’m proud of them. They have MADE IT!!! They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Take The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2023

1. To remember the Lord (vs. 23-25). -Remember that Jesus took the punishment we deserved. -Remember the price Jesus paid. -Remember the power He displayed. 2. To reveal the Lord (vs. 26). 3. To review our lives (vs. 27-28). 4. To renew our lives (vs. 29-32).

Why We Take the Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 1, 2023) MESSAGE: *Do you know the first food ever eaten on the moon? Believe it or not, it was the Lord's Supper. Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin took the Lord's Supper with him on that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

All churches have signs. Most of these are not literal signs, but rather unwritten messages that are communicated loud and clear - especially to people who don’t go to church.

The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 4 February 3, 2002 (For this message we had 6 signs made and I unveiled them one at a time. In our foyer we have permanently hung the three that communicate what churhes should. Thanks to Mike Breaux, Lexington, KY for the seed idea.) INTRODUCTION Play the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Endless Faithfulness

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2006

Obedient Christians walk in the grace of God, enjoy the gifts of His Holy Spirit, enjoy the call of God upon their lives and know the faithfulness of God.

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Title: Endless Faithfulness Theme: Grasping Our Resources in Christ Jesus Introduction: The name of Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses. The Apostle Paul wanted the minds of the Corinthians and all who are Christians today to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Watchman's Vision

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 6, 2008

In a world bound in the modern day wrath of God, there is a call upon the church to become aggressive in her fight for the souls of mankind.

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 6:16-17a Title: A Watchman’s Vision Theme: Biblically Achieving Our Call Topic: Biblically Understanding CrossRoads Vision Listen as I read Jeremiah 6:16, “Stand at the crossroads and look… ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Failed Fishing Venture

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 13, 2009

Have you ever wanted to give up and thought, “Who needs the church, I’ll believe in God and stay home?” Perhaps you have been DISTRESSED by the world’s problems. Perhaps the church’s past year of transition has DISCOURAGED you. Perhaps your DISIL

Cornerstone Church January 11, 2004 A FAILED FISHING VENTURE John 21:1-19 “I enjoyed a Charles Schultz ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Lord Is Patient" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 17, 2007

Sermon 24 and the last in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Working For The Faith Skylight Company Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

There are hurting people living in spiritual darkness. In order to work for the Faith Skylight Company you've got to care enough for them that you'll do everything you can to let the light of Jesus fill their darkness.

INTRODUCTION As we follow Jesus through the Gospel According to Mark we come to one of my favorite miracles in the life of Jesus. It’s the story where four men tear up a roof and lower their paralyzed friend until he’s hanging in front of Jesus. These four friends dug a skylight in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Well Do You Know The Lord Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2022

Everybody needs to know that Jesus is: 1. The Great Physician (vs. 14-15). 2. The promised Messiah (vs. 16-21). 3. The Prince of Peace (vs. 14-16, 19-20). 4. The only possible Savior (vs. 18, 21).

How Well Do You Know the Lord Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 12. Remember that by this point, Jesus was in the second year of His earthly ministry. And in this chapter we see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

More Focus On Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2024

Great Reasons why God wants us to forgive one another: 1. Our forgiveness helps pass God's grace on to others (vs. 29). 2. Not forgiving gives pain to God (vs. 30). 3. None of us is perfect (vs. 31-32). 4. We have God’s power at work in our hearts (vs. 31-32).

More Focus on Forgiveness Ephesians 4:29-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - January 3, 2016 (Revised May 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How should we Christians treat one another? How does God want us to treat each other? The fact is that God has a giant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 90 – A Passion For The Present Moment

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

There will come a time for you when God drops a sign in your life that causes you to seriously question your life-path, your priorities and be forced to deal with your dreams and aspirations. It is a defining moment when you see life screaming by, you que

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I’m reminded of the sign that was posted on the land of an Indiana farmer who had a problem with people taking a short-cut by cutting across his land. The potential trespasser would read: “If you are going to cross this field, you had better do it in 9.8 seconds; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17