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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Be Great In The Sight Of God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2022
     | 3,323 views

    We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).

    Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Keys To Being Continually Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 26, 2023
     | 2,643 views

    In this text, the writer offers three keys that facilitate a continual infilling of the Spirit.

    Introduction: God created the eye and all its power of perception. The garden He placed Adam and his wife in was filled with beauty. Every tree he planted was "pleasant to the eye" (Gen 2:9). God looked at everything that He had made and it was very good (Gen 1:31). It was pleasant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Infancy Narratives| A King Is Born Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,167 views

    We can find the birth or infancy narratives prominently in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Both, Matthew and Luke devote the first two chapters to the infancy narrative of Jesus Christ.

    More Ways To Reach Us : Website Sermon Series: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=christiandiscipline Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/a-king-is-born-sgF_GL26 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If We Love Jesus. . . Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2020
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     | 11,021 views

    If we love Jesus... 1. We should confess our love for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 2. We should commit to work for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 3. We should continue to trust in the Lord (vs. 18-19).

    If We Love Jesus. . . The Gospel of John John 21:15-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 29, 2018 (Revised August 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 21, as we think about our love for the Lord. In vs. 1-14, Peter had decided to go fishing in the Sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Guiding Light Of Fire - God Is Our Provider #3 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
     | 4,583 views

    Just as God provided through the wilderness for the Israelites, God provides exactly what we need today.

    Introduction The Lord Provides By SermonCentral Copied from Sermon Central You’ve probably heard the story about an elderly Christian lady, who lived next to an affirmed atheist. She didn’t have much as received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, she had enough money only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bring Your Requests To God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 31, 2020
     | 4,041 views

    As we continue to discover the way that lament works, we discover that after turning to God, and bringing our complaints to God, the next step is to bring our requests to God. God wants to hear our bold requests.

    A. The story is told about a little boy who liked to ask the blessing before his family’s meals. 1. One day, he asked to say the prayer and was given permission to say it. 2. His dad and mom and siblings bowed their heads and closed their eyes. 3. The little boy started the prayer, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Sufficient?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 11, 2025
     | 131 views

    We are not sufficient for the calling of Christ—but He is. In our weakness, His triumph is revealed, and through us the fragrance of His grace fills the world.

    There is something profoundly moving about gathering in the house of God and sensing that you are not alone in the journey of faith. A worship service—when it is filled with sincerity and unguarded hearts—reminds us of something we tend to forget: God has already been walking toward us before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Battle Is The Lord's PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 152 views

    When fear and challenges overwhelm, our greatest response is to seek God in prayer, trusting Him to fight our battles and bring peace.

    Maybe you woke up this morning with a knot in your stomach and a question in your heart: How am I going to face this? The email you didn’t want to read, the bill you didn’t expect to pay, the diagnosis you didn’t see coming—the giants line up like shadows at sunset, long and looming. Your courage ...read more

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    The Teaching About Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2012
     | 5,410 views

    The distinguishing doctrine for the Christian Faith is the teaching about Christ. Identifying that doctrine and understanding its meaning is vital to the Faith.

    “I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,378 views

    How Elijah became the man God called him to be.

    Elijah : A man who dies to self 1 Kings 17:17-24 In the first week we saw Elijah as he seemed to come out of no where and in a round about way he confronts king Ahab about his sin. He just said, "There will be no more rain until I say so." And as I said, this was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boast Of His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
     | 5,679 views

    Are you boasting about Jesus and His image – are others looking at you imitating Jesus and boasting about your faith, love and spiritual maturity? Paul did of the Thessalonians! Are there those in our community boasting about our perseverance as a Church

    Series: Imitators 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after the first letter was delivered. Most likely the deliverer of the first letter noted some serious misunderstandings of The Coming of the Lord and end times beliefs which needed to be addressed. Paul writes this letter quickly upon hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Vote Is In!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,825 views

    St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is Essential

    Scripture: Acts 1:15 – 26 (Call to Worship – Psalm 1) Title: "The Vote Is In!" - Finding God's Will St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Take A Bold Stand For The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2022
     | 3,452 views

    We must... 1. Recognize that we are in a great spiritual struggle (vs. 1-11). 2. Strive to live by God's standards (vs. 4). 3. Live for the Lord in a sacrificial way (vs. 9-11). 4. Go to Jesus for the strength to stand (vs. 12).

    Take a Bold Stand for the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 11, 2022) MESSAGE: *Over the last few weeks, we have been studying Matthew 13, and there Jesus began to explain His Kingdom to His followers. The Lord taught them through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Stealers – Philippians 3:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,557 views

    We learned about “joy stealers.” It’s a concept to which all of us can relate, since life is frequently full of circumstances that conspire to bring us down emotionally.

    You know, the biggest problem that parents report that their children have is not being able to handle disappointment well. How do I know that? Because I helped design what's called the Child Behavior Inventory. It's an inventory that measures nine different areas in a child's life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Ordinary To Extraordinary

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,739 views

    The best is yet to come

    From Ordinary to extra ordinary ? Johns gospel is philosophical, polemic, practical and profound book ? It is one of the most loved gospels by Indian Christian theologians like Sadhu Sundhar Singh, Appasawmy, Bramanadha Upadhyay The main themes of John are Love, Light and Life ? During his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God