Pastor Tom Crandall®️

1 Kings 18:32/37 The altar was designed for sacrifice, a place of atonement where people once pleaded with God for mercy and forgiveness. Although it's no longer considered sacred or used in many places of worship, and isn't a religious place or site of religious ritual, in 1 Kings 18:32-38, we see unique events unfold. Elijah mocks the god of Baal, saying, 'Is he asleep or on a jou...

In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Paul warns young Timothy about the challenges he'll face. This passage is also very relevant to 2025. Let's reverence God's word. Verse 1 says dangerous times will come, and the word "perilous" means dangerous. We're definitely in those times. Social media has created instant gratification, causing people to love themselves and boast about the good...

Relatively speaking, when we ask if someone is hungry, the typical responses are 'yes' or 'no,' or even 'I'm starving.' But biblically speaking, I ask you this morning, are you hungry? When we browse the extensive menu at our favorite restaurant, everything appears appealing. However, this morning, there's only one option on the menu: Jesus. Please turn with...

Last week, we discussed the importance of confessing. This week, we'll explore being unashamed. We've seen shirts, bracelets, and bumper stickers about being unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. However, let's be frank - there's a big difference between being ashamed of the Gospel and being unashamed of being a Christian. People often say they're Christians and not ash...

We often hear the word confess, but do we really understand what it means to confess? To confess to something means providing details. When it comes to confessing our sins, it's a different story. We tend to say things like, 'Lord, I'm a sinner, please forgive me.' However, true confession requires giving details. But doesn't the pastor already know our sins and see our fa...

This week Pastor Tom  Takes us to Ephesians 4:2-13  And highlights the destructive nature of broken unity in churches, leading to division among believers. The negative impact of one person can be significant; imagine if they used their energy to spread the gospel. If you struggle to speak positively about your church or fellow worshippers, it's time to introspect and seek divine guidance. As...

This time of year, we're reminded of the powerful lyrics of "Mary Did You Know." Though Mary was aware of her baby's divine nature, the full weight of his impact on the world was yet to be revealed. As we enter this special week, let's focus on the transformative power of Jesus' birth, life, and legacy. The manger, cross, and empty tomb represent the hope, redemption,...

Matthew 7:9  “Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? We have navigated through forgiveness and disregarding the critic. This morning, I want to remind you that no matter what you're seeking during this time of year, whether it's peace amidst life's noise, or you're struggling to find your voice to cry out to the Father in your brokenne...

Luke chapter 13:10-17 Last week we talked about finding forgiveness. This week, we're going to talk about critics. I promise that by the end of this series, it will all come together to make a beautiful picture. Everywhere you've been, whether it's restaurants or movies, has had a critic. Today, we call them reviewers. Now the text that we are looking at is something I want to point...

Over the years, we discuss this time of year as being the season of giving. While looking at Luke 6:38, it says something amazing. Let's take a look. The first part of this verse says, "Give, and it shall be given unto you." There's something about this time of year that makes us spend time looking for the perfect gift. Often, we need to be reconciled in our relationships. So,...

When we thank about thanksgiving the two words combined .We think of the History the culture the food. But I want us to separate those two words look at them apart. Then combine them back together. So the first being .Thanks: the meaning of Gratitude to be thankful for to have joy over receiving.  Then .Giving: the Adjective of Giving means this  providing love or other emotional support; caring....

When John Chapter 3 is mentioned, John 3:16 often comes to mind. Today, however, I invite you to join me in examining the preceding verses, 1-8. Jesus' declaration in verse 3 stresses the requirement of being born again for salvation and highlights the reality of transformation. Verse 6 serves as the foundation for our exploration. As we delve into these verses, we discover the fundamental pr...

The name of Jesus is where the shaking begins. Through Jesus' name, we see reconstruction taking place. The name of Jesus shakes hell's foundations, demolishing every demonic stronghold. Nevertheless, to see the wonders of Jesus' name, the Father needs to know you, and you need to make a stand that makes the enemy's powers recognize you. We want to hear from you. https://www.fa...

In Deuteronomy 4:29-31, Moses urges obedience. I wonder, where has the passion, conviction, desire, and urgency gone in the body of Christ? Have we forgotten the simplicity of seeking the Holy Spirit and God's presence? Has our religiosity distracted us from seeking Jesus? Or have we surrendered? Scripture reminds us: draw near to God (James 4:8), seek Him wholeheartedly (Jeremiah 29:13) We w...

This morning, I'd like to emphasize that following Jesus comes with a significant cost, as illustrated in John 12:1-8. In this passage, we observe several remarkable events, including Lazarus's resurrection, courtesy of Jesus's powerful call. We also witness Judas's true nature, as Scripture reveals his thieving tendencies in verse 6. Judas objects to the expensive ointment use...

Do you yearn for Jesus, experiencing an intense longing for Him? Are you in God's desired place, seeking Him in quiet moments with a deep yearning? We often get entangled in life, forgetting our yearning for God. Some have put their relationship with Jesus on a shelf, only revisiting it on Sundays, with prayer lives focused on empty promises and self-serving desires. This replaces the genuine...

This is the Time of Year for us here in the Deep South that we commonly use the phrase Harvest season. We see the farmers working late, tractors on the road. Then we read here in Luke 10:1-3, That Jesus says the Harvest is plentiful but the Workers are few the laborers are few. So I want to give us to have an understanding here! I also want to explain a concept to you all that it took me a few yea...

Tod Brother Tom Preaches from Matthew 6:29-34  On the Subject kingdom Minded.  In the Times of Kings and Knights in order to enlist into the Kings Army a person had to have dedication to that King  they had to be kingdom Minded.  So they would become Educated on the kings desires they would train and they would find avenues to get in front of the king to tell him they wanted to enlist if you will....

In this Series Pastor Tom preaches a powerful message of Simplicity and Truth.  In Acts 9:36-41, we observe several key elements. Firstly, Joppa is significant as the location where Jonah initially disobeyed God's call, whereas Peter demonstrated obedience. This contrast highlights the transformative power of living in accordance with God's will. Furthermore, the account of Dorcas's...

John 11 1-10 We see in this passage of scriptures a unique opportunity that’s brought before Jesus  And it’s in verse two that we get educated in a quick context of whom This Mary is , The one who Washed the feet of Jesus. With her hair .The one Judas got mad at because she used the expensive stuff instead of saling it to give the money to the poor .The moment that that picture is painted for us w...

in life we often find that it’s hard to feel  It’s hard to coope it’s hard to function at times and even hard to breath One of my Favorite worship songs  By :All sons and Daughters It’s simply says this You give life, You are love You bring light to the darkness You give hope, You restore every heart that is broken And great are You, Lord It's Your breath in our lungs So we pour out our prais...

I want to share this with you all : You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? “Because someone bumped into me!!!” Wrong answer. You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup. Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea. Whatever is inside the cup...

Some say this is just Anaolgy of salvation and calling the prodigals home , but really it  rather describes the consequences of immature faith. Others say that the passages is difficult to interpret, for intense  the word "tasted" could refer to people who haven't fully committed to Christ…. There are so many different things to dissect here . I want to tell you a story this morning...

John 20:24-29We often face doubts and uncertainties in life, and we can be our own worst enemies. We find things to doubt, such as friends, careers, and faith. We say things like, 'I wish I knew what God was doing, but I have faith' or 'I'm not sure if I'll make it through this, but I have faith.' When we remove all doubt from our minds, our communication with God and...

Genesis 4:1:12 This morning I want to start by saying that sin not only separates us from God but will ultimately make us a Fugitive from God. Isaiah 59:2 states, "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. But thank God for the blood of Jesus  2 Corinthians 5:18  And all things are of God, who hath reconciled...