Ken Crawford

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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.

10/29/2026

Spending Our Time Wisely

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. - 1 John 2:17 So much of what we pursue is fleeting. Once we acquire it, we have to try to preserve it because we know it will soon be gone. God has promised us that just as he is eternal and will live forever, so also are those who pursue a relationship with him and are committed to do his will....

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. – 1 John 2:17 So much of what we pursue is fleeting. Once we acquire it, we have to try to preserve it…

10/28/2026

Open arms, open heart.

I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. - Romans 12:1 (NIV) Because God went first and sacrificed what is most precious to him to save us, he can ask us to surrender ourselves to him. Only one problem: The sorry ol' sacrifice wants to keep crawling off the altar....

I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. – Romans 12:1 (NIV) Because Go…

10/27/2026

Getting Closer to God

10/26/2026

You don’t have to shout!

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply — and how good is a timely word! - Proverbs 15:23 (NIV) Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift. But even the best of speakers has to admit that the best of his or her words are not nearly as good as those the Spirit gives. Nevertheless, we must not excuse ourselves for our insensitive speech, unkindness, or missed opportunities....

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply — and how good is a timely word! – Proverbs 15:23 (NIV) Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift. But even the best of speakers has to a…

10/23/2026

Heart Warming

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. – Psalm 37:4 (NIV) Rather than seeing this as a way to get our wishes list granted, let’s see it for what it…

10/21/2026

Understanding What is True

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. - Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) We pursue so many things, but only one pursuit brings wisdom. Paul reminded the Athenians that God made us to seek after him and find him (Acts 17). The wisdom of Proverbs keeps leading us back to "knowing God" and having a deep and reverential awe toward him as the source of wisdom....

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. – Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) We pursue so many things, but only one pursuit brings wisdom. Paul remin…

10/20/2026

Alive and Active

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. —…

10/19/2026

What's on your mind?

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditate…

10/16/2026

Truth is at hand…

Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. - John 17:17 (NIV) God's promises, God's Scripture, and God's clearest message of all, his Son, are truth. But only the last of these is truth, grace, deliverer, friend, Lord, Savior, brother, Redeemer... Father God, give me a holy passion to know your truth and live it in both word and deed....

Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. – John 17:17 (NIV) God’s promises, God’s Scripture, and God’s clearest message of all, his Son, are truth. But only the last …

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Chrisman, IL
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