Sermons on Vantage Point:

God Wants Us To Live Like Jesus Lived! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 25, 2017

God wants us to live like Jesus lived: 1. See what Jesus sees (vs. 35-36). 2. Feel what Jesus feels (vs. 36). 3. Pray like Jesus prayed (vs. 37-38).

God Wants Us to Live Like Jesus Lived! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:35-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2017 (Revised November 29, 2021) MESSAGE: *There will always be a family resemblance. "Like Father, like Son," we used to say, or "He's a chip ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2017

Why would Jesus heal a man on the Sabbath and then tell the man (in violation of the Sabbath rules of the Pharisees) to pick up his mat and walk?

OPEN: There’s a story I read once of 3 umpires who were talking about the feeling of power they had on the baseball field. As they talked about what gave them this sense of empowerment, the 1st umpire said – “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” The 2nd smiled and said, “That ain’t nothing. I call ‘em as ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found A Friend Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… Growing up… in my family… prayer was only something we did… before we ate and before we slept. Like even though my mom has always been a crazy driver… we never prayed before driving anywhere. And even though bullies were a legit concern for me at recess, we never prayed before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

My Magnificent Obsession

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2017

The Christian life is more than a casual admiration of a good man called Jesus (If it is anything it is A MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION with the most wonderful, incomparable, person who ever lived, and still lives in us through his precious Holy Spirit.

Matthew 4: 18 - 20 18 ¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2018

Part 3 of this series focuses on verse nine of Romans chapter 12.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:9; John 3:16; 15:13; Galatians 5:22 This is part three of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” To date we have covered verses one through eight where we find the Apostle Paul begging the Christians at Rome to present their physical ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9, John 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idolatry Is The Issue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2018

In this introduction to the series, we discuss what idolatry is and how it is still a problem in our modern times.

A. Can you guess what is the number one problem in the Bible? 1. It is the problem that more than 1,000 verses speak of? a. It is the problem that more than 50 of the laws in the first five books of the Bible are directed against. b. In Judaism it was one of only four sins to which the death ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5. The Creation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

Creation - From a "functional" rather than a "materialistic" Lens

IN GOD'S IMAGE 5 - THE CREATION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18, Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Let’s Be Guilty Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 8, 2018

God's Word gives us 4 pieces of evidence: 1. Being rejected by those who hate Jesus (vs. 1-9). 2. Living with great hope (vs. 10-15). 3. Striving for the highest standards (vs. 16; 18-21). 4. Giving with a generous heart (vs. 17).

Let’s Be Guilty of Godliness The Book of Acts - Part 82 Acts 24:1-21 (Read vs. 1-10) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 10, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In tonight's Scripture Paul the Apostle has become Paul the prisoner of Rome. It happened within days after Paul returned to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Consolation Of Israel Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2018

Consultation comes from the same Greek word as the one used to describe the Holy Spirit as our comforter. By being the Consolation of Israel this name of Jesus is promising Christian moment by moment comfort no matter which difficulties we find ourselves in.

Message Luke 2:25 Name Above All Names - Consolation of Israel As we continue our series focussing on the names of Jesus we're going to be focusing on a name that's found in the book of Luke. The name is in Luke 2:25 … but to get the context we will read Luke 2:21-35 (read) He here is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25, Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 20 - When A Nation Goes To War. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 21, 2018

Psalm 20 is a prelude to war; it tells how a nation should prepare for war.

April 30, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 20 (KJV) Title: When a Nation Goes to War. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3 Remember all thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Terms And Conditions Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 24, 2018

Our marriage vows are mutual terms and conditions, Jesus said that there was one violation of the terms that was worse than any other.

This is week six of our Terms and Condition series here at Cornerstone and since early October we looked at some of the terms and conditions that show up in the Bible. And each week we have reviewed our definition of Terms and Conditions, Terms and Conditions are Rules by which one must agree to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Providence Of God

Contributed by John White on Nov 24, 2018

Exploring the marvellous providence of God in the Christian's life.

The Providence Of God Romans 8:18-28 "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is It Worth? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2018

Freud once noted that people (with a few exceptions) were worthless. God said that we were worth the price of His Son. How much you think people are worth will determine who you agree with.

Several years ago this advertisement was placed in a New England are newspaper: "Unknown item for sale. We know it's valuable; we just don't know what it is. If you can identify it, we'll sell it for $250.” (Reader’s Digest 9/02 p. 145) Sometimes it’s hard to decide what something is worth. My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That's Good! (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 3, 2018

Last week I talked about how God is good but we are not. But we can be declared good through Christ. If we have been born again there are some things we need to be doing. We need to discern what is good and then we need to do what we know is good.

Recap: Last week I talked about how God is good but we are not. Most people think they are good but that's because they're using the wrong standard of measurement. Rick Warren writes, "Goodness can only be measured by God. God is the standard of goodness. If we compare ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:3-4, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Romans 12:9, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 4:17, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Silence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2018

Build your faith on facts, not feelings.

Breaking the Silence Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill December 8-9, 2018 [Transition from “Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”] How many of you feel like the Christmas season is crazy busy? It sure seems more hectic than holy, doesn’t it? My guess is the nativity has been knocked over in some of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist