“Those who maintain ‘There was a time when the Son was not’ rob God of his Word, like plunderers.”“Black Dwarf” was the tag his enemies gave him. And the short, dark-skinned Egyptian bishop had plenty of enemies. He was exiled five times by four Roman emperors, spending 17 of the 45 years he served as... Continue Reading →
Three Great Themes in the Book of Acts
Three Great Themes in the Book of Acts Acts 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 12, 2013 *Indianapolis pastor Russ Blowers was a member of the Rotary Club. At the club meeting each week, a different member told a little about his job. And when it was Russ’ turn, he said... Continue Reading →
Revive Us Again!
Revive Us Again! Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 20, 2013 *Anybody paying the least bit of attention knows that we need revival in our hearts and in our homes. We need true, spiritual revival all over our nation. But what does that mean? *In the Old Testament revival means... Continue Reading →
There Is Power in the Blood of the Lamb
There Is Power in the Blood of the Lamb Colossians 1:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 30, 2012 *“There is power, power, wonder working power in the precious blood of the Lamb.” To the Christ-rejecters of our day those words sound strange, barbaric and even repulsive. But we know better! *And... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians
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HEBREWS 1
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; (Ours is the clearest of all revelations. In Jesus we... Continue Reading →
How to Give God First Place
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matt 6:33). I. Put Him Before Pleasure “Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton …” (James 5:5). A. We live in a pleasure-seeking world. Millions of dollars are spent on entertainment... Continue Reading →
How to Beat Boredom
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isa. 40:31). I. A Change of Place “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of... Continue Reading →
Anger
Not Letting the Sun Set on AngerMatthew 5:21–22; 18:7; Ephesians 4:26; James 1:19–20; 1 Peter 3:8–9Preaching Themes: Anger, Conflict, Forgiveness, Peace, Reconciliation Two good men had a sharp difference with each other in business. I do not know which was to blame—perhaps neither of them. They might have misunderstood each other. And one of them,... Continue Reading →
How to Get Closer to God
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:8). I. By Praying to Him. “When ye pray, believe … and ye shall have them” (Mark 11:24). A. Prayer must be accompanied with desire and faith. The promise is “Ye shall have them.” B. There are prayers of praise, petition, and fellowship.... Continue Reading →