“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 →
God’s Loving Protection
Protection is important. That’s because the world is a dangerous place. Some people put their trust in themselves. It’s like being self-insured or self-employed. If anything happens, you bear the cost yourself. The world is full of people who will trust no one but themselves. Often they find out too late that their resources couldn’t... Continue Reading →
Great Reasons to Praise the Lord
Great Reasons to Praise the Lord Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 22, 2006) BACKGROUND: *This morning please open your Bibles to Isaiah 12, thinking about great reasons to praise the Lord. This chapter of praise mainly applies to... Continue Reading →
Great Reasons to Praise the Lord
Reasons to Praise the LordIsaiah 12:1-6Sermon by Rick CrandallGrayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013(Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 22, 2006)BACKGROUND:This morning please open your Bibles to Isaiah 12, thinking about great reasons to praise the Lord. This chapter of praise mainly applies to the coming Kingdom, when Jesus returns to... Continue Reading →
Knowledge of God
Synopsis Human knowledge of God may be a purely intellectual phenomenon, as when one knows about God through observing the results of his actions, but God’s people know him in a personal way because of their relationship with him. Knowledge of God through his actions God acts in creation Ro 1:20 Romans 1:20 (NASB95) —... Continue Reading →
Excellence in Character
INTRODUCTION I. Character affects every areaof our lives — our decisions, our words, our actions, our attitudes, our goals, and our relationships. In fact, any breakdown in life can almost always be traced back to a breakdown in character. A. To develop Godly character, it is important that you embrace principles, not people. 1. That means you prize principles above relationships. B. There are certain principles that define each of us as a person. C. There are unseen ideals that invisibly... Continue Reading →
“Amazing Grace”
Hebrews 4:16 (NASB95) Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. I. Redeems from Sin “In whom we have redemption … according to the riches of his grace” (Eph. 1:7). A. “Amazing grace! how sweet the... Continue Reading →
Afflicted Saints
1. God is with. Ps 46:5, 7; Isa 43:2. 2. God is a refuge and strength to. Ps 27:5, 6; Isa 25:4; Jer 16:19; Na 1:7. 3. God comforts. Isa 49:13; Jer 31:13; Mt 5:4; 2 Co 1:4, 5; 7:6. 4. God preserves. Ps 34:20. 5. God delivers. Ps 34:4, 19; Pr 12:13; Jer 39:17,... Continue Reading →
KINGDOM OF GOD
Concept of God’s kingly or sovereign rule, encompassing both the realm over which rule is exerted (Matt. 4:8; 24:7; Mark 6:23; Luke 4:5; Rev. 16:10) and the exercise of authority to reign (Luke 19:12; Rev. 17:12, 17–18). The kingdom of God is significant in the nation of Israel, the proclamation of the gospel, and presence... Continue Reading →
Coping with Care
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7). I. Some Are Care(less) “… [the] city that dwelt carelessly … how is she become a desolation …” (Zeph. 2:15). A. There are many careless people in today’s world. Their lives are in jeopardy—physically and spiritually.... Continue Reading →