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Introduction Here at Grace Church we have a particular method of preaching. We preach through books of the Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. This means that sometimes, in the course of a book, we come across things that can be a little awkward. Today is one of those days. While we were gone,…

I appreciate the music that our worship leaders pick up, purposefully leading us to look away from the craziness of this world and look to God. We are blessed to have musicians who take this responsibility seriously. Some churches have leaders who just throw a few songs together. Some churches don’t…

Those entrusted with the task of preaching must ensure that their lives are in line with their message. They must be of good character and conduct, be consistent in all they teach and do and be accountable to others.

We need the church to have proper expectations of its vocational ministers for the health of the congregation and staff.

Here are the types of preachers that no one desires to become.

Thesis: If we are ever going to see true growth in our lives, we must learn to see God for who He truly is. Introduction This may not be what you are used to thinking as an exegetical preaching sermon; however, one thing I have learned is that exegetical preaching is about preaching the intended message…

Understanding a spatial gift vs an office of the church. Fulfilling your ministry

Faithful ministers preach dangerous sermons, give glory to the LORD God, and see it as a God given honor to serve the people of God (Israel)

Start: ▾ Start: Entice: You are leaders in your congregations. Elders, deacons, sources of wisdom and "tribal knowledge." You've given up Monday Night Football to be here. I hope to encourage you by addressing an issue close to my heart. Preachers. I want preachers to thrive. I want preachers whether…

God's People Love God's Word

ME: We jumped into our passage this morning in the middle of a story, Where Peter says to a crippled man, “I have no silver and gold, But what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” In the 13th century, Thomas Aquinas was a scholastic theologian in Italy.…

SITUATION The text before us this afternoon arrest our attention with the reality that the preacher is constantly threatened by enemies whose purpose and plan is to mistreat and put him/her to death. These enemies are identified as the Flesh, the World, and the Devil. Let me drop this piece of information…

Gal 6:6 6 Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from…

We can be encouraged that God will do what He has promised.

The Real Truth About Church Leaders READ TEXT Then you shall know that I have sent this commandment to you, That My covenant with Levi may continue,” Says the Lord of hosts. “My covenant was with him, one of life and peace, And I gave them to him that he might fear Me; So he feared Me And was reverent…

There have been and will always be false teachers. John warns his readers to guard against false teaching, providing some steps we can all take to insure we are not deceived by false teachers.

Who Is Jesus to You? Isaiah 61:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 25, 2013 *Who is Jesus Christ? -- This is one of the most important questions we ever have to answer in life. *Some people would say that Jesus is a mythological person on the same level as Zeus and Hercules. That's…

Celebrating The Preacher’s Sweet Feet Romans 10:14-15 We are here to celebrate the Anniversary of Pastor and First Lady Dunwoody. There are some people who probably feel that we don’t need pastors’ anniversaries, but pastors’ anniversaries are a way for God’s people to thank their pastors for their faithful…

Installation Service For Pastor Terry Bolds At Rising Star Baptism Church We are here to officially install Pastor Terry Bolds as Pastor of this church. It’s my honor and pleasure to preside over this installation, because of my relationship with the past pastor, Pastor Frost, and with Pastor Bolds.…

The Attitude And Assurance Of The Preacher 2 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Safe In God’s Keeping “The Christian Herald” carried a testimony of assurance given by the Scottish preacher McLeod Campbell. One day a friend who was filled with doubt and spiritual perplexity inquired, “Pastor, you always seem to have…

John Currier, a man who couldn’t read or write, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1949. Later his sentence was commuted and he was transferred from prison and paroled to work for a wealthy farmer near Nashville, TN. In 1968, his sentence was terminated. State Correction Department…