Intro Life is full of distractions. Have you ever sat in a really bad traffic jam thinking it must have been a really bad accident that caused this, only to find out that it was a simple fender bender pushed off on the side of the road causing passing drivers to slow down, lose focus of the road, to…

Introduction: Coming to the conclusion of our study in 1 John we see that John gathers together some of the Themes he has dealt with thought this book. One of the most important subjects in the Christian life is prayer. If we want the blessing of God on our life, if we want to enjoy genuine fellowship…

Health Quiz - How many here have ever broken a bone? How many here have ever had stitches? 30 or more stitches? How many have cut yourself? Anyone wounded in combat? Talk about a different type of wound… our hidden emotional wounds. What are our hidden wounds? memories, resentments, regrets, worries,…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

A Marriage Made in Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan for Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 13, 2013 *If you have ever wondered: “What’s wrong with my family?” -- You are not alone. You will never find a perfect family in this world. And you will never find a perfect…

How do we respond when we've lost the battle against Satan?

ign:center'>Prescription: Balanced Diet & ExerciseSunday, January 3, 2010 Various Texts Subject: Disciplines Theme: Disciplines of the Xn faith Proposition: The disciplines will help us Know Christ and help us Make Him Known. T.S. INTRO: Superbowl is coming up. Since the Colts aren’t in it, many who…

Luke 20:19-26 Jesus confounds the leaders of Israel.

The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer by Bill Hybels Text: Isaiah 55; Matthew 6: 9-13 Topic: How to cope with unanswered prayer Big Idea: God always has the right answer to our requests: “No,” “Slow,” “Grow,” or “Let’s go.” Keywords: Prayer: Lord’s Prayer Introduction I’ve counseled countless people on the…

What Jesus Means To Me! "What Jesus Means to Me" To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me. Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God! The victory is mine! I have it now! I…

When the Lord calls us to do something, we can run but we can not hide. The Lord will eventually execute his will.

Romans 14:13-23 "Liberty and Self Control"

Introduction If someone had come to me five years ago and told me that someday millionaire real-estate mogul and reality TV host Donald Trump would be calling for all Americans to pray to God for our country, I would have gently taken them by the hand and led them to a psych ward before they had a chance…

You can’t be healthy or wealthy without being wise It’s better to be healthy and wealthy spiritually than physically 2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. 11 “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the use of unrighteous wealth,…

When your marriage is going well the rest of life seems better. You feel you can face anything because you know that you don’t have to face it alone. You work better, your health is better, and your attitude is certainly better. On the other hand, when your marriage is struggling, it is hard to be productive,…

Scripture uses a number of images to emphasize that believers are meant to grow in their faith, understanding, holiness and commitment. It also provides advice on how this may be achieved. Having given spiritual life to his people, God expects them to grow to maturity.

The Old Testament law required daily, monthly and yearly sacrifices. As a shadow of New Testament principles, we too should sacrifice on a daily, monthly, and yearly bases.

The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer Matthew 6:5-13 Focus: God always knows the right answer to our requests: no, slow, grow, or let’s go. Introduction: Why Won’t God Answer Me? I. The Request Is Wrong—No A. Can we build shelters? B. The two best seats in heaven? C. Destroy Samaria? u Illustration: The wrong…