Ken Crawford

Ken Crawford is pastor at First Baptist Church of Chrisman, Illinois. Founded in 1830, we are guided by a long, rich history of biblical teaching.

Our ministry is dedicated to bringing the gospel of Jesus’ saving grace to this weary and troubled world.

09/07/2026

Jesus is the answer...

“Let a man set his heart only on doing the will of God and he is instantly free. No one can hinder him.” – A. W. Tower Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that …

09/04/2026

Seeking and Searching

"God doesn't always smooth the path, but sometimes he puts springs in the wagon."— Marshall Lucas Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) Our relationship with God is built on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus and our acceptance of that sacrifice through obedient faith....

“God doesn’t always smooth the path, but sometimes he puts springs in the wagon.”— Marshall Lucas Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him mus…

09/03/2026

Looking in the wrong places…

"A good witness isn't like a salesman, his emphasis is on a person rather than a product. A good witness is like a signpost. It doesn't matter whether it is old, young, pretty, ugly; it has to point the right direction and be able to be understood. We are witnesses to Christ, we point to him."— John White Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, …...

“A good witness isn’t like a salesman, his emphasis is on a person rather than a product. A good witness is like a signpost. It doesn’t matter whether it is old, young, pretty, ug…

09/02/2026

It all adds up…

"We can never hear the warning often enough. The tongue may be small, but oh so deadly when not under the sanctifying grace of God."— Lin Pearson Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 (NIV) When we lose our sense of urgency to live for God, we end up wasting our time!...

“We can never hear the warning often enough. The tongue may be small, but oh so deadly when not under the sanctifying grace of God.”— Lin Pearson Teach us to number our days aright, tha…

09/01/2026

A New Covenant!

"God is God. Because He is God, He is worthy of my trust and obedience. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will, a will that is unspeakably beyond my largest notions of what He is up to." — Elisabeth Elliot "But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day," says the LORD....

“God is God. Because He is God, He is worthy of my trust and obedience. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will, a will that is unspeakably beyond my largest notions of what He is up to…

08/31/2026

Forgive and Forget?

"The Lord gets his best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction."— Charles H. Spurgeon If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. - Matthew 6:14 (NIV) As Christians, we live in the environment of forgiveness and grace. As we forgive others, the basis of that forgiveness is the incredible debt that God has already forgiven us (Matthew 18)....

“The Lord gets his best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction.”— Charles H. Spurgeon If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. & #82…

08/28/2026

Seeking Ultimate Peace

"Those who are wholly God's are always happy."— Francois Fenelon Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of anyone, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."...

“Those who are wholly God’s are always happy.”— Francois Fenelon Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he b…

08/27/2026

What do you love most?

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4 NIV Most people would admit that life is full of stress and that there is never enough time for the things we enjoy. Our vocations, families and hobbies consume so much of our daily schedule. We must prioritize and actively think about the most important tasks at hand....

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4 NIV Most people would admit that life is full of stress and that there is never enough time for the things we enjoy. Our vocatio…

08/26/2026

What Voice Do You Hear?

The Spirit said to , "Son of man, these are the men who are planning evil and giving wicked counsel in this city. They say to the people, 'Is it not a good time to build houses? This city is like an iron pot. We are safe inside it like meat in a pot.' Therefore, son of man, prophesy against them loudly and clearly."...

The Spirit said to [Ezekiel], “Son of man, these are the men who are planning evil and giving wicked counsel in this city. They say to the people, ‘Is it not a good time to build houses…

08/25/2026

Praises, Honor and Glory!

"Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise." Nehemiah 9:5 (NIV) What happens to that youthful exuberance and joy at worshiping the Lord? Scripture seems to show us that God doesn't want us to lose it. Read through the Bible and highlight all the physical acts used to reverence and praise our awesome and eternal God....

“Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.” Nehemiah 9:5 (NIV) W…

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