When our shepherds set a vision for this year they also added a corresponding theme, and this year’s theme is “Renewing God’s People.” At some point this year we’re going to consider who are the people of God we’re talking about in that statement. For the present time we’re just going to make the messages... 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 →
Beatitudes, Mount of the
The title given to the locale where Jesus delivered the Beatitudes during his Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1–12). The exact site is not known. Older tradition favored the Horns of Hattin as the precise spot. Current tradition has located the area on a hill southwest of Capernaum. A view of the Sea of Galilee... Continue Reading →
JOHN THE BAPTIST’S BIRTH PROMISED
Luke 1:5–19 Zacharias was a priest. He was a spiritual man. He was humble and poor. He and his wife had no children. Both now are growing old. He had been faithful to God all his life. God does bless those who are faithful to Him. Faithfulness shows: (1) concern for God, (2) consecration to... 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 →
The Hand of the Lord in Scripture
The Hand of the Lord in Scripture Exodus 9:1 - 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Study by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *This study grew out of a desire to better understand the hand of the Lord after I preached a message on Acts 11:21. There God's Word says, "the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number... Continue Reading →
The Craving: Imagine a life that hungers for God.
THE CRAVING Imagine Goal: Imagine a life that hungers for God! Psalm 42:1-2 Pastor Ricky Powell Today I want to talk to you about, “The Craving: Imagine a life that hungers for God.” Open your Bible to Psalm 42 and get your note sheet ready to hear what the Lord wants to say to us today. 1. Do you ever... Continue Reading →
THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF FAITH
“Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) Or, Who shall descend into the... Continue Reading →
BOOKS OF THE BIBLE OUTLINES
(Genesis 16–18) The three chapters of this reading record more experiences of Abraham which show the development (and sometimes the digression) of the faith of Abraham. Genesis 16—Compromise of Abraham. This was a very sinful compromise. •Suggesting of the compromise: Sarah, Abraham’s wife, suggested the compromise which demonstrates how very subtle temptation can be. •Specifics... Continue Reading →