Sermons – Pastoral
Sermons by R. Duane Gryder as a pastor
Sermons by R. Duane Gryder as a pastor
The Lord’s Supper INTRODUCTION Official AG Statement: Holy Communion The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements –bread and the fruit of the vine– is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4), a memorial of his suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26, and a prophecy of His second coming (1 Corinthians 11:26, and is enjoined on all believers “till He come!” Note: Our practices and beliefs are much the same as the Baptist in this area Text: 2 Peter 1:4; 1...
read moreJesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…” Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) Introduction Baptism is an important part of our walk with the Lord. It is, however, misunderstood by many. Different denominations use different methods and practices regarding baptism. This article is not intended to argue these doctrinal differences, but merely to explain what we believe the word of God to...
read moreA Great Harvest of Souls DRIVEN to the HARVEST! SERMON TEXT: Matthew 9:35-38 NLT INTRODUCTION I would like to take a few moments to talk about my father. I remember going with my dad to buy groceries and toys, and then going to deliver them to a family that was not going to be able to have anything for Christmas. And as we walked out, he handed them money to buy gas, so they could go to their grandma’s for Christmas. I remember my dad, who when we moved, as he looked for a home to live in, he also looked to see which churches were...
read moreWhen I was a kid, I loved movies with King Author, Nights of the Round table, Crusades, Robin Hood, … just about anything from medieval times. I liked the gallantry, the honor, the fighting for a cause type of thing. The other day in my studies I found what is said to be Gregory VII letter calling for a Holy Crusade “Gregory, bishop, servant of the servants of God, to all who are willing to defend the Christian faith, greeting and apostolic benediction. We hereby inform you that the bearer of this letter, on his recent return from...
read moreSermon text: Matthew 16:13-1 Out of a march on Washington on November 2, 2002 came a new political action committee called “Godless Americans”. A group that is trying to call attention to their wishes… They want “In God we trust” off our money and God taken out of our pledge. Ellen Johnson, president of American Atheist and chairman of the walk said, “I see a potential voting bloc. I see a new movement ready to assert its political and cultural influence in America.” YOU KNOW WHAT I AM THINKING??? ”Finally we have a group...
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