First Community Church of Crandall

Many people have heard Jesus died in their place, but they don't necessarily realize He lived in their place too. Adam lost the privilege of meeting with God in the cool of the day. Israel had the opportunity to meet with God (Exodus 25:22) but failed to follow through. Jesus, however, met with His Father early in the morning before the sun had risen. Find encouragement as Pastor Small explai...

Sammy Kammore

In the New Covenant, God's law (torah) is placed within our hearts. Torah can also be translated "instruction." The indwelling Holy Spirit provides us with instructions to follow. This is the way to preserve the unity the Spirit produces in the (New Covenant) bond of peace.

Scripture References: Matthew 11:12, 1 Corinthians 11:29,  Hebrews 1:9, 8:1, 10:21-22

Listen as Pastor Steve explains why so much of Isaiah 52:1-12 is mentioned in the New Testament (Ephesians 5:14, Romans 2:24, 10:15, 13:11-14; 2 Corinthians 6:17). Now is the day when the Lord goes before us and is also our rear guard. Is there someone that you have put off talking to about Jesus? Now is the time. Let this message encourage you. If you would like to contribute to the program pleas...

The Greek translation of the Old Testament (LXX) often translated the phrase "Be strong and courageous" as "Act like men." What does it mean for Christians to follow the New Testament command to "act like men"(1 Corinthians 16:13)? Listen as Pastor Steve shares an inspiring message for believers to get out of the critics seat, and into the arena.

Entering Christ's kingdom is free, though it isn't cheap. It cost Jesus everything. What does it cost us to experience an upgrade in the kingdom? Prepare your heart to hear what God may have you consecrate to Him as you listen to this message.

Why is peace so crucial? The devil must first disrupt our peace before he gets us to do his work. Listen as pastor Steve explains how we are to move forward in the New Covenant.

Pastor Steve holds up two pieces of bread for the congregation to consider. One loaf is unleavened flat bread, brittle and weak, while the other is leavened French bread full and strong. Many born again believers in our day live the Christian life without the filling of the Holy Spirit. Next, Pastor Steve puts on a Batman Utility Belt to explain how one who has received the baptism of the Holy Spi...

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What is the goal of the church? How seriously should we take John 14:12? Is it okay to just explain that passage away and to claim that we simply do not follow every verse, so this one, like others, is okay to gloss over and place on our list of "maybe someday" verses? Listen as Jonathan Derrick-Mathe challenges the church to get real. https://renaissanceroar.com/

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Many Christians under estimate the power of peace. How does the devil accomplish much of his work on earth? He does it by stealing peace from Christians. Learn how to operate from a stance of peace, and see God's power manifest in your life. Pastor Steve provides some helpful suggestions in this message from Mark 4:35-41.

Were people ever filled with the Spirit before Pentecost in Acts 2? What does Luke say about the importance of Spirit filling and the New Covenant? Do you desire to serve God in real power? Listen as Pastor Small take us through Luke's gospel to see what the Bible has to say about this.

Why did Jesus breathe on His disciples and say "Receive the Holy Spirit"(John 20:22)? What is the significance of this for our lives? Listen as Pastor Steve helps us see how crucial it is for us to seek more empowering from God's Spirit.

In this message, Pastor Steve lays out the framework of how to go deeper into true communion with the living God. Read 2 Corinthians 13:14, pray, and ask God to speak to you through this time as you seek deeper fellowship with Him.

Have you ever felt like quitting? Is it time to throw in the towel? Imagine what the women who found the empty tomb thought. In this message, Pastor Steve encourages us to pray three prayers when we are in the middle of trials. Thankfully, the gospel does not end at Mark 16:8; there's more to come!

After the Passover meal with His disciples, Jesus and they went out singing a hymn. Many have never consider that Psalm 118 was the hymn! What is the significance of this for our lives? Listen as Pastor Steve explains.

Carl was asked to about Palm Sunday in the spur of the moment! Listen as his message stirs the congregation's heart to fall more in love with Jesus.

The Holy Spirit is far more than a doctrine, teaching, or creed. He is the very key to the new covenant, the church, and our everyday lives. Listen as Pastor Steve shows from scripture just how important it is to grow in our understanding of how the Apostle Paul viewed the Spirit.

Just what does it mean that we are in the New Covenant? In today's message, Pastor Steve explains that God's presence restored in His people is the key to the fulfillment of the New Covenant.

Are you oblivious to what the enemy of your soul is well-aware? How will we ever finish the race set before us? Listen as Pastor Steve delivers a thought provoking message. God's empowering presence is the key. Jesus's death and resurrection makes this all possible.