Sermons on Trophy:

How Can I Love My Neighbor?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013

1. Settle the question of salvation (vs. 25-29). 2. Strive to overcome your selfishness (vs. 29-32). 3. Follow the example of Christ’s compassion (vs. 33-37). 4. Bring hurting people to the healing place (vs. 34). 5. Be willing to pay the price (vs. 3

How Can I Love My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 *Some years ago, I was blessed to be part of a mission team in South Asia. It was about nine months after a major earthquake in the region. Over 100,000 people were killed, many more were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Do All For The Glory Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2012

How can we do all for the glory of God? 1. By a growing awareness of God’s glory (2 Cor 3:17-18). 2. By growing prayerfulness in our lives (John 14:13-14). 3. By growing fruitfulness in our lives (John 15:7-8).

Do All for the Glory of God 2 Corin 3:17-18, John 14:13-14, John 15:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 22, 2012 *About this time two years ago, we were all living in the “Who Dat” nation. A judge down in New Orleans even had to postpone a trial due to all of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Arming For Victory Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

When we understand clearly our position in Christ, then we know that everything that is under His feet is also under our feet.You & I have the authority of the throne of Jesus Christ

Arming for Victory Pt 1 January 4th, 2012 A 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Message about how our obedience is better than our sacrifice.

Title: Obedience is Better than Sacrifice Theme: As the title states Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Introduction After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Back On Track Pt. 3 How Do I Come Back

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 16, 2012

This sermon looks at what David had to do to get back on track in his relationship to God after the affair with Uriah and Bathsheba.

Getting Back On Tack: How Do I Come Back 2 Samuel 12:1-31 John 21:15-25 7/15/2012 Calvary Have you ever tried to fix something or a situation, and the more time you spent trying to fix it the worse it became? We’re going to look at why fixing stuff our way does not always ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sibling Rivalry Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 23, 2018

Sibling rivalry starts with one person feeling they've been slighted. They deserved to be treated better. And expect this kind of rivalry in children - it's when we become adults that this desire to "be the star" can destroy families, churches and relationships.

OPEN: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVI2fX-1uPU That clip was from a popular TV series called “This Is Us” where a couple of the main actors (brothers Kevin and Randall) get into a fight. The scene is an excellent example of a common conflict most families experience called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Then What Is That Sound That I Hear?" Real People Real Problems Part 13 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 21, 2017

Part 13 of our 1 samuel study

Real People – Real Problems Part 13 “Then what is that sound that I hear?” Today is our last official sermon from our series in 1 Samuel Titled Real people -Real problems We will come back for a wrap up sermon in 2 weeks following our Thanksgiving service As I like to recap and tie all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Learning What Counts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 22, 2018

In contrast to the works righteousness that Paul had been striving for before he became a Christian, Paul embraced the faith righteousness that comes through the grace of God by faith in Jesus.

Introduction: A. When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. 1. When hard times come they sink into despair. 2. But true joy enables us to rise above the rolling waves of circumstance. 3. Joy comes from a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ. 4. When our lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33, Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Some romance, some violence, a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than Downton Abbey. The main characteristics of the story of Esther in one word is REVERSAL...

I don’t like sweets, this is one unfortunate handicap for a pastor. While visiting people, I found myself in a difficult position: somewhere between accepting that sweet treat, a piece of cake or sugary dink and force myself to swallow. Or to refuse and look like a health freek more ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Never Quit

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 20, 2013

Jesus never quite, Jesus depended upon the Holy Spirit, Jesus left us a legacy. what kind of leagcy are we leaving the next generation. leaving a leagcy of faith, hope, and love.

“Jesus Never Quit” Vince Lombardi was possibly the best professional football coach in all of football. He coached the Green Bay Packers in the 1960’s leading his packers to three straight league championships and five in seven years. He led his team to win the first two super ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2013

This sermon deals with our need to let go of past things in our lives in order to move forward in God. Lot suffered because he would not let go.

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past. Calvary 6/9/2013 Genesis 19:1-26 Luke 9:57-62 Is there anybody here who has held on to something that had a special meaning to you and nobody else quite understood why you just would not throw it away? I had a blue and gold football jerseys, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does A Healthy Church Look Like

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2019

Paul says that He uses the church of Thessalonica as an example to other churches of a church worthy of emulating (v. 4). In noting what Paul praises about this church we can see what a healthy church looks like.

“What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?” 2 Thessalonians. 1:1-4 It is hard to know what it takes to be healthy these days. Almost every week we hear how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heroic Acts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13

1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13 Heroic acts 31 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

David And Goliath

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 18, 2024

The story of David and Goliath encourages us to run to the battle and find victory in Christ.

David and Goliath Introduction: Each year there is a football game between Deer Park and LaPorte High Schools called the Border Battle. The Deer and the Bull Dogs battle it out on the field. There are nations in the world that live in perpetual conflict—the state of Israel and the Palestinians, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal