Sermons on Unexpected Situation:

Happy Are The Compassionate Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish a true Chris

This is really one of the big issues in the world today. There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

God Shows Up! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 25, 2020

God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

God Shows Up! The Gospel of John John 21:1-7 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In John 21, God tells us about one of the wonderful appearances of our Risen Savior. It happened on the shore of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The King Returns

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem illustrates for us the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God.

THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE Whenever the President of the United States visits a city, a well-oiled security machine begins to roll into high gear as White House staff, Secret Service personnel, and local and state law enforcement scramble to make sure everything is in place long before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Restrictive Religion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 3, 2018

If you want to be free from a guilty conscience, don’t depend on restrictive religion, which is limited by its procedures, its place, its people, and its purifying power.

Two neighbor boys were the best of friends on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Sunday, however, they didn’t talk to each other, because one was a Catholic and the other was a Baptist. Their parents were concerned, so they agreed to let their sons visit each other’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to persistently pray during times of turbulence.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Navigating Turbulent Times with Persistent Prayer” Romans 12:12 Review D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Paul offers three anchors of stability that do not prevent the storm but offer the saint a means to survive the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Front Row Seat To Divine Deliverance

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 19, 2013

1. God shows us demonic spirits (vs. 1-10). 2. God shows us our divine Savior (vs. 8-13). 3. God shows us the deceived sinners (vs. 14-17). 4. God shows us the delivered saint (vs. 18-20).

Our Front Row Seat to Divine Deliverance Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 18, 2013 *Tonight we are going to look at one of the most drastic and devastating examples of demon possession found in the Bible. Thankfully, it is also one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Blame Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2013

A study of chapter 50 verses 1 through 11

Isaiah 50: 1 – 11 Don’t Blame Me 1 Thus says the LORD: “Where is the certificate of your mother’s divorce, whom I have put away? Or which of My creditors is it to whom I have sold you? For your iniquities you have sold yourselves, and for your transgressions your mother has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seven Steps Down

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Nov 10, 2013

A look at the steps Naaman had to take to be healed

SEVEN STEPS DOWN 2 KINGS 5:1-15C OCTOBER 13, 2013 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Pat Summerall died earlier this year. We probably remember him the most for working in the broadcast booth with John Madden, calling NFL games on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

10 Commandments #1: The Foundation For A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

Your family will leave it’s imprint on you, whether good or bad, all your life you will be responding to their impact. That’s why it’s important that we build strong families. God wants us to take care of our families, to interact with them, but in a godly way.

THE FOUNDATION FOR A STRONG FAMILY - HAVE NO OTHER GODS Ten Commandments for Strong Families Sermon Series - Part 1 Exodus 20:2 We begin a new series today “The Ten Commandments For Strong Families.” Why is having a strong family important? Quotes about family: “The most important thing in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6, 1 Timothy 5:8

A Final Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 27, 2014

Looks at the gift of the tomb that Jesus was buried in

When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine in 2008 she had to sign a form stating how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. But what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

Character Study - Thomas

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Character Study - Thomas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: • John chapter 11 verses 6-16 • John chapter 14 verses 1-6 • John chapter 20 verses 24-29 Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer • Dickens - Literature • Picasso - Painting & ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Brethren

Interrupting The Inevitable

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 16, 2010

The destructive power of sin can be stopped...

Interrupting the Inevitable John 8:1-11 Introduction: I’m from back east…many of you know that...and we generally get more snow than in Toronto. But I remember one particular year about six years ago when the snow was extra heavy. I’m not complaining, mind you, because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Fish Bait

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2008

Peter’s doubt almost made him fish bait, but Jesus lifted him up and spoke peace to the storm. They worshipped Jesus after the Storm, but we need to worship him before the storms.

Fish Bait Wednesday, May 21, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Matthew 14:22-32, "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2013

What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Rush toward righteousness (vs. 14). 2. Consider the longsuffering of the Lord (vs. 15). 3. Watch out where you walk (vs. 15-17). 4. Keep growing in the grace of Jesus Christ (vs. 18).

What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: *Do you believe that Jesus Christ is coming again? If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus, then we know that the Lord is coming back. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Surprise Behind The Door Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

God specializes in surprises on the other side of a closed door.

Have you ever been surprised by what’s behind the door? I told you last week that my older brother used to wait behind closed doors just to scare the heeby jeebies out of me. That was always a surprise. In fact, last week I did this thing where all throughout my sermon I opened and closed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational