Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 3: Building On The Foundation Of God's Love Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2021
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God wants us to be...1. Authentic and affectionate (vs. 9-10).2. Humble and hard-working (vs. 10-11, 16).3. Hopeful and helpful (vs. 12-13).4. Sympathetic and same-minded (vs. 14-16).
Keys to a Wonderful Church LifePart 3: Building on the Foundation of God's LoveThe Book of RomansRomans 12:9-16 (Reading vs. 1-16)Sermon by Rick Crandall(Prepared August 30, 2021)BACKGROUND:*Most of us know that Romans 12 marks a big shift in the Book of Romans. In chapters 1-11, Paul ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Great Wisdom About God From An Eyewitness Of Christ Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 5, 2020
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John gives us some great wisdom about God:1. God gives us a limited revelation (vs. 20-22).2. God gives us a worthy obligation (vs. 22).3. God gives us needed clarification (vs. 23).4. God deserves our glorification (vs. 24-25).5. God gives us a confident expectation (vs. 24-25).
Great Wisdom about God from an Eyewitness of ChristThe Gospel of JohnJohn 21:20-25Sermon by Rick CrandallGrayson Baptist Church - September 5, 2018(Revised August 5, 2020)MESSAGE:*Please open your Bibles to John 21. This chapter records the third appearance of our Risen Savior after He ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
God's Great Gifts For His Church Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2024
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1. Flow out of His grace (vs. 7).2. Came because our Deliverer went the distance for us (vs. 7-10).3. Are given according to God's perfect wisdom (vs. 11, 15-16).4. Are given for great purposes (vs. 12-16).
God's Great Gifts for His ChurchEphesians 4:7-16Sermon by Rick CrandallSeries: The Book of Ephesians(Prepared May 6, 2024)BACKGROUND:*How do you describe God? There are many great ways we can find in His Word, but today we will focus on the fact that God is a great giver. James 1:17 ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Obeying God Rather Than Men
Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 22, 2016
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Proposition: In this passage the apostles tell us "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God? 1. Saturating our lives with His Word 2. Individual and corporate prayer 3. Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit
Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 (cf. verses 27 -32); Psalms 150 and John 20:19-31 Theme: Obeying GodProposition: In this passage the disciples make a very poignant statement: "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God - 1. Through meditating and obeying His Word ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
The Strange Children Of The Last Enemy
Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
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The greatest fear of man is the fear of death. The fear of death does a lot of things to people. Hebrews 2:15 says, “And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” So the fear of death can put a person in bondage f
THE STRANGE CHILDREN OF THE LAST ENEMYDr. D. K. Olukoya The first question to ask is who is the last enemy? I Corinthians 15: 26 says, “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” The second question is, who are the strange children? Psalm 144:7 says, “Send thine hand from above; rid me, ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
The Cross Made The Difference For Us! Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2016
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1. We are blessed with two birthdays (vs. 1).2. We are called to live by love (vs. 1-3).3. We can overcome every obstacle in life (vs. 4-6).4. We have been won by great witnesses (vs. 6-8).
The Cross Made the Difference for Us!1 John 5:1-8Sermon by Rick CrandallSeries: The First Epistle of JohnGrayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015(Revised February 2, 2024)MESSAGE:*Christians are like other people in a whole lot of ways. We go to school and work. We love our families. We ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Justification By Faith Series
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 13, 2018
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Justification by Faith Alone as seen through the 1) Positive OT proof (Ga. 3:6-9) 2) Negative OT proof (Gal. 3:10-12) & 3) Positive Hope in Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:13-14)
The three great monotheistic religions of the world—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—all trace their start to God’s promise of blessing to Abraham. More than half the world’s population, over three billion people, have a vested interest in this issue. God tells us that anyone can share in the ...read more
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Denomination: Other
God And Human Suffering
Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 8, 2017
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Suffering is a Human Reality and there are some important facts to always remember - 1. Our God is a Good God 2. Our God shares in our Suffering 3. Suffering can lead us to experience greater spiritual transformation in our lives
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 (cf. 3-5); John 4:5-42; Exodus 17:1-7Theme: SufferingTitle: God and Human Suffering Suffering is a Human Reality and there are some important facts to always remember - 1. Our God is a Good God 2. Our God shares in our Suffering 3. Suffering can lead us to ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Sequence Of End Times - (Recommended For Personal Study) Series
Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Oct 9, 2021
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There has been many interpretations and understandings on the end times. We do not know which is accurate. This is an information and sequence of end times as many agree with and believed to be correct! I also agree with this sequence. I appreciate all the differences of opinions on this topic.
1. PAST EVENTS ALREADY FULFILLED:- Jesus the Messiah is Born in Bethlehem - Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1- The Finished Work of Christ on the Cross - John 19:30; 1 Corinthians 15:3- The Destruction of the Temple - Matthew 24:2- Jewish Dispersion Deuteronomy 28:15-29; Ezekiel 36:2-8; Zechariah 10:9- ...read more
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Lessons From Elijah's Translation
Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009
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Contrast is made between Elisha and the other prophets. Lessons also drawn from Elijah on how to finish well.
Lessons from Elijah’s TranslationII Kings 2:1-183-29-09IntroTwo men in the Old Testament did not experience death. They were raptured into heaven when their time here on earth was accomplished. One was Enoch. Enoch’s life is summarized in the Bible with two statements. One in the O.T. and one ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
Five Ways To Destroy Your Testimony Series
Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009
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Five things we can all avoid to keep our testimony for Jesus.
Five ways to destroy your testimony II Samuel 11:1-15, 27I was born and raised in Glace Bay, N.S. My father was a coal miner and he was also the son of a coal miner and he was raised in a development of coal company houses in a very run down area of Glace Bay called Bridgeport Rows. ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
When Love Turns To Lust
Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009
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A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.
*2 Samuel 13:1-19**When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Difficulties In Prayer Series
Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004
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why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus
DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYERIsn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
It's Time To Dig Some Ditches
Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002
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We must "dig some ditches" in our valley of despair if we want God to fill them with the water of blessings, just like Elisha told the Kings of Israel.
Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Spiritual Spectacles
Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 17, 2004
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The greatest and wisest men are those who see further and deeper than others. Elijah’s servnat needed to have his vision corrected to enable him to see just how great God is!
Spiritual SpectaclesII Ki 6:8-238Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, "I will set up my camp in such and such a place."9The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: "Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down ...read more
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Denomination: Wesleyan
