Sermons on Ultimate:

Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2025

When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: The Sacrifice That Saved The World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 7, 2025

Good Friday is not just a historical event; it is the divine turning point for all humanity. It is the day Jesus, the sinless Son of God, bore the sins of the world on the cross.

GOOD FRIDAY: THE SACRIFICE THAT SAVED THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 (KJV) Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2025

Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was anointed king, yet hunted like a criminal. God had promised him the throne, yet he was hiding in caves.

Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Introduction — When Heaven Feels Quiet Silence can be deafening. Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Isaiah 41:10, John 11:5-6, Habakkuk 3:17-18, Matthew 27:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Those Who Died That Others May Live

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 26, 2003

A Memorial Day tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during all the wars fought by Americans for freedom and justice.

INTRODUCTION. In 1867 some deeply caring women of Columbus, Mississippi, decorated not only the graves of their own dead who had given their lives in the great Civil War which had just ended, but also the graves of the Northern soldiers who were buried there. This extremely noble act inspired ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-52

Denomination: Baptist

Hardships And Rewards Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Up And Going Out

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Growing in the knowledge of God is ultimately part of growing in the Spirit as your level of faith will never exceed your knowledge of God.

Growing Up and Going Out   Text: 2 Peter 3:18 PPHC – April 15, 2007 P.M.     “But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen.”   Objective: Children are given to parents as a gift from God. These “gifts” come to us in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This looks at the way God has tried to draw us to Himself throughou the ages and finally sends the ultimate gift of Himself.

The Christmas Story Matt 21:33 - Pray - I want to tell you a Christmas Story, but it’s probably not a Christmas story that you have heard at Christmas - But it is truly the Christmas Story - I want to first review the story…to make you aware of the story…it is a parable that Jesus told - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: Avoiding A Legacy Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Jonah, who was called by God, but ultimately leaves a shameful legacy. How do we avoid a legacy of bitterness?

What are the experiences in life that can cause us to become bitter? How do we avoid a legacy of bitterness? 1. When God speaks act first and ask questions later. Jonah 1:1-3 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message Of Encouragement

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-32, 2 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth: A Model Of Mercy

Contributed by Linda Oaks Garrett on Jan 2, 2008

The sermon explores the way Ruth’s suffering and ultimate triumph serve as a model for people who grieve during Advent.

Ruth: A Model of Mercy The Christmas season is often an emotional one. Frequently we feel stress over finding time and money to purchase presents and getting them wrapped, or we anticipate the joy of anticipating time with family. Many people experience different and more difficult emotions at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

The church will be triumphant in these last days. We are in the right place, at the right time, to see the devil meet his ultimate defeat.

IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME By Pastor Jim May In December of 1944, the German Army had mounted an offensive in the dead of winter as a last ditch effort to cut off the Allied armies from their sources of provisions coming into Europe. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this attack found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I've Got A Bright Future!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 11, 2005

This particular sermon talks about the bright future and hope we have as believers with our ultimate glory in Christ Jesus!

I. Introduction: In this particular text Paul is writing to the Roman church & encouraging them about thier future glory that is in Christ Jesus. He starts out the chapter by laying out right ways to live and is now talking about the future glory that is in Christ Jesus. And that’s what strikes me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 26, 2009

This sermon reminds us of the immeasurable love and greatness of our God. It is the ultimate picture of human sin and the unconditional love of God.

Introduction: Nothing rivals the incarnation in relation to its grandeur and awesomeness. By the incarnation, we mean God coming in the flesh to rescue us. The following chapters/verses gives us clear pictures of this awe-inspiring act of God; Heb. 10:5-7, Jhn. 1:14 and i Tim. 3:16. The words of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Great High Priest

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The O.T. sacrifices could only cover sins, whereas Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice cleanses sin.

Great High Priest Hebrews 4:12-5:10 Quickly review 4:1-11: God has always offered rest to His people and still does. Be diligent to enter that rest! Verse 11: is a plea for us to be diligent to enter that rest. Verses 12-13: is a reason or support for the call to diligence. “For the word of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Final Words

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This message encourages listeners not to give up on God's ultimate plan, for the best days are yet to come on the other side of the strongholds.

INTRO „o I've watched death scenes on TV „o I've listened to dying words „o I have to admit I've wondered what my final words would be „X "Oops" „X "Does this go any faster" „o I am sure final words have include such phrases as: „X Are you sure the power's off „X I can make this light before ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational