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Living On Mission With God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2014

The phrase, "Living on Mission with God" is a pretty flexible phrase, but serves as a great missions concept. This sermon focuses on believers making missions and evangelism and service to God a focus of their lives.

Living on Mission with God Chuck Sligh March 16, 2014 TEXT: Mark 8:34-36 – “And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Give?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2013

As Christians we should give: 1. faithfully (vs. 5). 2. generously (vs. 6). 3. cheerfully (vs. 7). 4. hopefully (vs. 8-14). 5. thankfully (vs. 15).

How Should We Give? 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 *This morning we are going to talk about giving money to the Lord's church, and that can make some people uncomfortable. But church, we have to talk about money, because the Bible talks about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Go On Sinning? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2013

Paul answers the question of “shall we go on sinning?” Here is how he answers that question. 1- No to sin - Because we died to sin 2- No to sin - Because we live with Christ 3- No to sin - Because we are liberated

INTRO.- ILL.- I like what Chuck Swindoll wrote many years ago in His book, “Seasons of Life.” He wrote: Comic caveman B.C. leans on a boulder. The rock is inscribed, “Trivia Test.” And B.C. is administering the exam to one of his deadpan prehistoric buddies. He says, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Rebellious Talkers And Deceivers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2013

Who are these rebellious people and how are we supposed to respond to them? 1- They were religious but rebellious 2- They were teachers but liars 3- They were to be rebuked and silenced

INTRO.- ILL.- William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Forward With God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2013

Christians: We must go forward: 1. Because God will protect us. 2. Because God will provide a way. 3. Because God will point us in the right direction.

Go Forward with God Exodus 14:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, and in Exodus 3-4, the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2013

Revive us again, because: 1. We are inspired by your history (vs. 1-3). 2. We deserve the heat of Your anger (vs. 4-7). 3. We are open to hear from You (vs. 8). 4. No one can help us like You (vs. 9-10). 5. You are our hope for the future (vs. 11-13).

Revive Us Again! Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 20, 2013 (Revised from a message preached at McClendon Baptist Church 10/12/2008.) *Anybody paying the least bit of attention knows that we need revival in our hearts and in our homes. We need true, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Setbacks And Discouragement

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2013

1. Depend on God's deliverance (Jonah 2:1-9). 2. Make the most of God's mercy (Jonah 3:1-10). 3. Stop majoring on the minors (Jonah 4:1-9). 4. Care like the Lord cares (Jonah 4:10-11).

Overcoming Setbacks and Discouragement Jonah 1:1-4:11 (Initial reading - Jonah 1:1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Almost everybody knows the story of Jonah. It's one of the first Bible stories we learn as kids. They even made a Veggie Tales movie ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humanity Under God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

TO GRASP THE POWER OF GRACE AND WHAT CHRIST DID, WE MUST UNDERSTAND HOW HOPELESSLY AND HELPLESSLY BOUND BY SIN WE WERE BEFORE GRACE RESCUED US

Romans 1:18-32—Humanity: Under God’s Judgment 18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19. Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Marriage And Sex The Ultimate Curve Ball

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the after life and the view that Marriage is practice for loving God. The Sermon looks at the responsibility of church leaders to not get sidelined by folks trying to use spin to keep them from focusing on loving God.

November 10, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 (UMH 857)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
 Luke 20:27-38 Marriage and Sex the Ultimate Curve Ball A successful major league batter gets a hit only 30 percent of the time he comes to bat. One of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Conduct Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Based on The Conduct of the Gospel outline in the MacArthur Study Bible

Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how we as Christians should "Stand in the Gap" regarding some of the social issues of the day; ones that not only plague our society but have leeched their way into the church. It seems that the farther along we go as a church in the USA, the more and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Birth Process

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

Have you ever felt like blaming God for your situation?

“Faith That Works: The Birth Process” James 1:13-18 A young woman came to Christ in a marvelous way. Her conversion was, from a human perspective, partly due to the fact that she had come to a very low place in her marriage, making her intensely aware of her spiritual need. Having met ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 5, 2014

This is part one of my Easter series. In this message I examine Judas the man in an attempt to help us understand that the traits that possibly made Judas betray Jesus is within all of us.

Easter – Judas Iscariot Scriptures: Mark 14:44-45; John 13:21-27; Matt. 10: 33; 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-17; 2 Tim. 2:11-13 Hebrews 6:4-6 Introduction: During Bible study this past Thursday night I asked the class if they thought Judas went to heaven or hell. The responses ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 7, 2014

The blood that Jesus Shed for me, Way back on Calvary; The blood that Gives me strength From day to day, It will never Lose its power. Chorus: It reaches to The highest mountain, It flows to The lowest valley; The blood that Gives me strength From da

TITLE: The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power 04-13-2014 TEXT: Matthew 26:27, 28 27 And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, 28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering The Badlands Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The fourth message in my series on David. This speaks to the times that we are having to navigate through the most difficult times of life.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 04—ENTERING THE BADLANDS TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:6-9 1 Samuel 18:6-9 KJV And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christianity And The Law Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What does it mean when Christ said that He came to "fulfill" the Law?

“Christianity and the Law of God” Matthew 5:17-20 We continue this morning in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. Last week, we saw how Jesus proclaimed the truth that His followers are the Salt and Light of the world - agents of change, meant to be ambassadors of Christ in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational