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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Recognizing The Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2020
     | 5,423 views

    When we recognize that Jesus is here: 1. We can receive His unstoppable life. 2. We can rely on His unlimited love. 3. We can receive unexpected joy. 4. We will respond with unashamed worship. 5. We will rush to spread the ultimate news.

    Recognizing the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 20:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 25, 2018 (Revised July 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in John 20 we reach the wonderful story of the Lord's resurrection. Let's begin by reading vs. 1-18. And as we read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,921 views

    God has come to you in a way you can see…in a way you can touch…in a way you can understand. God has come, not to overwhelm you with terror, but to reach out to you with gentleness. Come see the baby. He will show you the way.

    Outside of Bethlehem, every night of the year, for thousands of years, there have been shepherds watching their flocks by night. In that respect, this particular night was no different from any other. At least, it started out no different from any other. Sheep huddled in the cold night air. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dare To Fix Your Focus On God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,318 views

    God has told us we need to be different. If we truly want to follow God in the way He wants us to follow Him, then we must be different in the way we speak, the way we think and the way we act from many people in the world today.

    Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of us to examine ourselves. God has told us we need to be different. If we truly want to follow God in the way He wants us to follow Him, then we must be different in the way we speak, the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying The Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,520 views

    There are many things that people pray for, but are we praying for things that really matter? Are willing to let God work through us as we pray?

    John 14:12 – 14 reads, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offer Grace (Show And Tell)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 13, 2019
     | 5,324 views

    Central to the Christian faith is the doctrine of grace—that God gives us that which we don’t deserve. Instead of just talking about this doctrine, however, we are also called to live out this doctrine in how we treat others.

    Opening and Introduction In elementary school, many kids look forward to show and tell. I have two kids, Tiffany and Tyler. Both loved to bring their favorite toys to school to show their friends. They wanted to show others what they were interested in, experience what they loved, and share ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking On Water_ God's Desire

    Contributed by James Anderson on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    God desires that we step out of the boat to experience is power in manifold ways in our lives

    Water – Walking God’s Desire for You! Introduction: Matt.14:22ff; Mk. 6:45ff; Jn. 6:17 Reading Matthew 14: 22 God’s desire for you in the New Year! God what are you wanting for me in the New Year?! I THE BATTLE: seeing Jesus in the storm a) being obedient: ( Jesus asked them to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No More Excuses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 607 views

    Explores the importance of spiritual health, the power of faith in healing, and the necessity of spiritual discipline in our Christian journey.

    How wonderful it is to gather here today, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in this sacred sanctuary, where we come together to draw closer to our Creator. We stand here, not as strangers, but as a family, united in our faith and our love for the Lord. We are here to share in the wisdom of ...read more

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    When Trouble Comes Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,921 views

    We can see in this passage an example of what believer’s should do in times of trouble.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 62 When Trouble Comes Luke 22:39-46 After finishing the Passover meal, Jesus left the upper room and led his disciples to the Mount of Olives where they had been spending the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passion According To The Centurion Series

    Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013
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     | 6,697 views

    A centurion recognised God on the cross. How did he see the events that led to his conclusion?

    The Passion by the Centurion Although today is Palm Sunday, this is one of the rare times when we hear a reading of the passion on a Sunday. As you will have heard, it is a long reading and one which I thought would stand best on its own. The events told in the reading are those which brought Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Significance Of The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 24, 2012
     | 9,788 views

    When I gave my life to Jesus in the 80’s I realized that I belonged to the Kingdom of God. In those days it was a major theme in the Christian world. But unfortunately in the 21st century many Christians don’t even know there is something called the Kingd

    In an earlier century, there lay a large boulder in the middle of the roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should get that big thing out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas - The Voice Of Betrayal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,256 views

    Explores the pain of betrayal, how to endure it, and finding God's grace and healing amidst the hurt, using Judas's betrayal as an example.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to learn and grow in His Word. We are not here by accident; we are here by divine appointment. God has something to say to us today, and it's my humble ...read more

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    Glory In A Barn Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 4,854 views

    The fullest expression and revelation of God's glory come in the form of an infant child, the Son of God born in a humble stall.

    We’ve been talking about the glory of God, and we were studying the glory of God primarily through the Exodus stories where the descriptions of God’s glory were these awe-inspiring displays of power, of majesty, the pillar of fire, God on the mountain with Moses, God seated on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Backward Economics Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,017 views

    God’s ways are not our ways. This truth is not more clearly demonstrated than in the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin

    Luke 15:1-10 “Backward Economics” INTRODUCTION Jealousy is never a pleasant human emotion, either when we become aware of it in our own being, or when we see it displayed in the lives of others. Jealousy is a common human emotion, though, and it is one that you and have had to deal with in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    When we come to christ he offers us the ability to exchange an old way of life for a new way of life.

    The great exchange Matthew 16:21 - 28 (NIV) 1. Ask to turn to the scripture. 2. Set the Stage: The scene starts out with Jesus and his disciples coming into Caesarea Philippi a. Jesus was asking His disciples whom do the people think the son of man is? b. They answer “some say John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A City Turned To God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,420 views

    The way God dealt with Jonah is the way he deals with every believer. God calls upon us to count the cost.

    A City Turned to God, Jonah 3:1-10 In the Book Hudson Taylor- God’s Man in China, the story is told of when Taylor was traveling by ship from Shangahi to Ningo. Among the passengers was one Chinese man who spent some years in England and went by the name of Peter, he was on Taylor’s heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist