Sermons on The Force:

God's Aquarium Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Bible teaches here that God made whales for the fun of it. He made them just to play in the ocean. The idea of having a gold fish, or some other pet, just to watch them play and have fun in their environment is not mans idea. It was God's idea in creation.

Off the coast of the Italian Riviera a large bronze statue of Christ has been installed down in the depths of the sea as a symbol that Christ is Lord of the deep. Jesus is the only man in history who demonstrated He was also God by controlling this great force in creation-the sea. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-35

We Need Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2020

We need Jesus Christ! 1. No one knows like Jesus knows (vs. 1-4). 2. No one can do what Jesus can do (vs. 4-6). 3. No one cares like Jesus cares (vs. 7-11).

We Need Jesus! The Gospel of John John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church March 27, 2013 and April 25, 2018 (Revised May 16, 2020) *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of the hospital by itself? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Key Lessons From Peter And John In The Hours Before The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2020

1. We see Peter following the Lord(vs. 15). 2. We see Peter's friends (vs. 16). 3. We see Peter failure (vs. 17-18; 24-27). 4. We see Peter finding out that failure isn't final.

Key Lessons from Peter and John in the Hours before the Cross The Gospel of John John 18:12-18; John 18:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 9, 2018 (Revised May 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18, as we continue looking at the Lord's final steps ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-18, John 18:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The "Overcomer” From The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 30, 2020

Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim.

The “Overcomer” from the Book of Revelation Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim. My prayer for you is that you will live the rest of your life as an overcomer in Jesus’ Name. However, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Aug 10, 2020

“The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable... But, after Jesus, the cross became the symbol of unconditional love, such sacrifice and forgiveness that it came to represent the whole Christian faith.

Today’s sermon is entitled simply, “The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable. Its sole purpose was to execute offenders in the most hideous and protracted means, producing the greatest amount of pain and agony over an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged In An Evil Manner

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2019

A study in Psalm 64: 1 – 10

Psalm 64: 1 – 10 Encouraged in an evil manner To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation; Preserve my life from fear of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the rebellion of the workers of iniquity, 3 Who sharpen their tongue like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Wonderful Words Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 19, 2019

We must receive the words of Jesus Christ... 1. Because they are God's way to measure our lives (vs. 47-48). 2. Because they are God's message to us (vs. 49). 3. Because they are God's method of salvation (vs. 49-50).

The Wonderful Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 12:44-50 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 21, 2017 (Revised December 19, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:31. As we get to the end of this chapter, the Lord was still in the Temple in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

Mini-Series: Seasons Of Spiritual & Physical Enlargement - The Jabez Factors To Enlargement [pt. 2 Oh Lord, That You Will Bless Me Indeed]

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

These are the years when we must believe God to enlarge, stretch, lengthen and strengthen his work. Jabez gives us summary of the blessed life. We must study his situation to understand how he rose from nothing to something. How he defied the odds and became notable.

MINI-SERIES: SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL ENLARGEMENT - THE JABEZ FACTORS TO ENLARGEMENT [PT. 1 OH LORD, THAT YOU WILL BLESS ME INDEED] 1. Isaiah 54:1-5 2 “Enlarge The Place Of Your Tent, and let them Stretch Out The Curtains Of Your Dwellings; Do Not Spare; Lengthen Your Cords, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-5, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Genesis 26:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Community In The Struggle For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2019

Community in the Struggle for the Gospel - Philippians chapter 1 verse 27 to chapter 2 verse 11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • You are not alone (1:27) • You are on the winning side (1:28) • You are honoured to suffer for Christ (1:29-30) • You need the mind of Christ (2:1-11) SERMON BODY Ill: • Last week it was reported that; • Chinese authorities have demolished a well-known Christian ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2021

This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again.

Scripture: John 3:1-21; Acts 2:38-41 Theme: Salvation Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Acts 2:38-41, Matthew 28:18-19, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Four Truths About Satan's Lies Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Satan does his most deceptive work by having us treat the Bible like our high school yearbook. What do you do with your high school yearbook? You immediately turned to your picture. That’s how we treat the Bible: we make the Bible all about me, myself, and I.

Find Ephesians 6 with me as I want to speak to you about Four Truths about Satan’s Lies Here’s why you are alive: to gather around the throne of Jesus Christ at the end of history. All of life is about gathering around the very throne of God at the end of time – this is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 27, 2021

Christmas is a time to reflect upon the height and depth and breath of God’s love and the lengths that He will go to to show us His love. Christmas is a time to remember that God doesn’t demand that we love Him but gives us the choice to love Him.

In the beginning was … nothing? A “formless void” (Genesis 1:1)? Yet the Bible says a wind (the breath of God) swept over the surface of the "water" (Genesis 1:2) so there something there ... maybe everything there … the particles ... all the molecules, all of the “substance” of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Reaching Critical Mass Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 13, 2021

Based on the Mario Murillo book. This message focuses on five keys to revival: a faithful prayer core, an attitude of humility, travailing in prayer, shattering the barrier of our old nature, and surrendering what takes priority over God.

In the first chapter of Acts, Luke shares how Jesus ascended into heaven, and then afterwards he turns our focus toward a room. “It is the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and it is just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus. One hundred twenty believers are praying and waiting. All they know is that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"i May Be Persecuted, But I Am Not Forsaken."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 22, 2022

"When Christians face discouragement and faint as a result of opposition and persecution, it's an opportunity for us to show what God can do. Even when we are weak, God is powerful enough to handle any situation and use us as an example of his strength and might."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Corinthians 4:8-10) ( 8) "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" (9) " Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" (10) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10, Psalm 118:6, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:38, 2 Corinthians 1:8, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 8:35-37, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Matthew 5:10-11, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contending With The Spirit Of Python

Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022

The enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to squeeze the spiritual life out of the church, but we have the power of the Holy Ghost and the Word of God to give us victory over the spirit of Python.

Contending with the Spirit of Python In the Book of Acts we see a record of the early ministries of the Apostles and the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the known world. On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost came in and ignited a Holy Spiritual Fire in the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18, Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible