Sermons on The Encyclopedia Judaica:

Christ’s Strategy For A Soul Winning Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2010

God has a plan for every Christian to help win people to Jesus. Today we will look at the big picture: four keys that will lead to L.I.F.E.

Christ’s Strategy for a Soul Winning Church John 13 34-35 (plus multiple Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 7, 2010 *Are you saved this morning? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? -- Aren’t you glad? (Just give me a smile.) God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2010

In following Jesus, we sign up for both his suffering and his victory.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Text: Matt. 10:16-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott wrote, “I could never believe in God, if it were not for the cross… In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I have entered many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010

Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Godly Children In Godless Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2009

This message, using the example of Moses’ mother, encourages parents to raise godly children in godless times by treasuring thier children, caring for them, teaching them, and releasing them to God’s care.

Raising Godly Children in Godless Times (Exodus 2:1-10) Kathy Ratcliff was participating in a parenting class at her church when she explained to her 6-year-old daughter, Kayla, that she was taking a course to help make her a better mommy. The next Sunday, after church, Kayla became upset and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rise & Fall Of Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 26, 2009

The destiny of Christians is bound together with the destiny of Christ. The Resurrection of Jesus foretells that death is not the end of man, but that life persists through death & emerges from it. But not only does it foretell it is also the source of ou

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] I CORINTHIANS 15: 20-28 THE RISE AND FALL OF DEATH [Revelations 20: 6-14/ Ps 110, 8] This passage begins with the triumphant ringing out of the great fact which changes all the darkness of an earthly life without a heavenly hope into a blaze of light. Christ is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

As Servants Of Christ Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Presents how Christians are to conduct themselves in the workplace.

Introduction Today is Sunday, the first day of the week but better known to most people as the last day of the weekend. Tomorrow is Monday – back to work or to school. Back to the daily grind. Today you are in here in worship, fellowshipping with brothers and sisters. You are nice; you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Altering Your Anger Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 10, 2013

Anger is caused, trained & maintained by learned reactions or interactions with life. Though a state of arousal can be bio-chemical in nature what we do with our heighten state is a conditioned response. Anger is a choice that becomes shaped by one’s resp

[Resolving Life Issues Series] EPHESIANS 4: 26-31 ALTERING YOUR ANGER Anger is an intense emotional reaction sometimes expressed in open behavior and sometimes remaining mostly an unexpressed feeling. Anger is not only emotional it is biochemical as well. Anger triggers the human bodies ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Deceptive Delicacies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2010

If we're going to remain vital in our churches and in our own spiritual lives, we must watch out for the false doctrine of self-help spirituality and instead feast at the table of God's Word along with exercise in the gym of good works.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young lady who loved playing practical jokes. She had just graduated from a gourmet cooking class. So at an elegant student reception in a physician’s home near Miami, she decided to put her new cooking skills to the test. She took dog food and put it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Is Coming Back Soon

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

"When you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near." - Luke 21:31

10 Signs That Jesus Is Coming Back Soon 10 Signs That Jesus Is Coming Back Soon "When you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near." - Luke 21:31 No one can tell us with certainty what tomorrow’s weather will be except the one who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:31

Denomination: Foursquare

What The Church Is Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2020

With all the changes to how we worship this short series looks at what the church is.

The church! When you think of the church, what is it you think of? Maybe it’s Cornerstone. This might be where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and where you have grown in your faith. Maybe it’s the church from your childhood. The church where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Call Of A Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2020

In God’s Call of the Father for disciple and instruction, He presents it through 1) The Negative Command (Ephesians 6:4a) 2) The Positive Command (Ephesians 6:4b).

Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (ESV). One surprising factor to some that has been reported during this quarantine is an increased involvement in family elements from men in general and fathers in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Other

And Now, The Weather Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 22, 2020

The Big Idea: We don’t always like the warnings Scripture gives us. In the parable of the wicked tenants, Jesus warns the religious leaders of of the consequences of not bearing the fruit God is looking for.

Since we’ve titled this series “Good News,” a lot of the sermon titles have related to the news—“The most trusted name in News,” “A Slow News Day,” “The Rest of the Story—” stuff like that. So that’s where this title comes from, and I’ll talk more about this later. An interesting thing about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Mark 12:26-34, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Have To Serve Somebody Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2019

When you don't know what to do, remember God's faithfulness to you and remain faithful to Him.

At a 1999 conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, spoke of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping, but Marti knew there was a chance someone might have difficulty or get lost. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Take A Good Look At The Lord - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 22, 2019

Tonight's Scripture shows us: 1. That the Lord had a big role in creation. 2. That the Lord is the revelation of God. 3. That the Lord has a unique relationship with God the Father. 4. That the Lord is the root of all life.

Take a Good Look at the Lord - Part 1 Series: The Gospel of John John 1:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2016 (Revised April 22, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 1, and Lord willing, we will take a good look our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

God is light. Nothing stronger can be said. This is as far as human language can go in relating God and light. God is light. Light is of the very essence of God's nature.

The Emperor Trajan said to Rabbi Joshua, "You teach that your God is everywhere. I should like to see Him." The Rabbi replied, "God's presence is everywhere, but He cannot be seen. No mortal eye can behold His glory." The Emperor insisted, however, and so the Rabbi said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5