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Church of Christ
Liverpool, New York 13090
315-652-3195

About David
  • Education: Northeastern Christian Junior College - Associate of Arts Harding University - Bachelor of Arts Harding Graduate School of Religion - Master of Arts in Religion
  • Family: Married with three daughters.
  • Hobbies: Basketball, Football, Soccer, and Hiking.
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  • The Difference One Person Can Make

    Contributed on Oct 13, 2025
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    As Paul shares with the Colossians some of the aspects of his ministry, he provides for us an excellent example of the difference that one person can make. Let's follow his example.

    Introduction: A. Let me start today with a story you may have heard before. 1. One day an old man was walking along the beach in the early morning and noticed the tide had washed thousands of starfish up onto the shore. 2. Ahead, he spotted a boy gathering up the starfish, and then one by one ...read more

  • Sermon 4 - Jesus Is Supreme

    Contributed on Oct 6, 2025
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    As Paul began to correct the teaching of the false teachers in Colossae, he first addressed the truth about who and what Jesus is. Although this section is deeply theological and Christological, it is extremely practical and helpful.

    Introduction: A. Some years ago, when Johnny Carson was the host of The Tonight Show, he interviewed an eight year old boy. 1. The boy was on the show because he had rescued two friends in a coal mine outside his hometown in West Virginia. 2. As Carson questioned the boy, it became apparent ...read more

  • Paul's Powerful Prayer

    Contributed on Sep 29, 2025
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    Paul's powerful prayer for the Colossians calls upon God to supply them with very important spiritual help that will enable them to live a life worthy of the Lord. These are things we can pray for ourselves and others to receive from the Lord.

    Introduction: A. One night a father was walking past his 5 year old daughter’s room when he proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer. 1. When he paused to listen, he heard her repeat this prayer several times: “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.” 2. When she was finished praying, her ...read more

  • An Excellent Reputation

    Contributed on Sep 22, 2025
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    As Paul gives thanks for the Christians in the Colossian church, he reviews the important stages of the Christian life and points out important areas of Christian growth.

    Introduction: A. Years ago, one of the powerful figures on Wall Street fell in love with an actress. 1. For many months he was seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles around town. 2. Before he married her, he decided to hire a private investigator to look into her former dealings ...read more

  • Sermon 1: From Paul With Love

    Contributed on Sep 15, 2025
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    In this introduction to a sermon series on Paul's letter to the Colossians, we explore the city of Colossae, the church of Colossae, the crisis facing the church, and Paul's correspondence with the Colossians.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are starting a new sermon series that I am calling “Colossians: Complete in Christ/Worthy in Walk.” B. Let’s start today’s sermon with a riddle: What’s the difference between astrology and astronomy? Answer: About 50 IQ points. 1. You might be wondering why I would ...read more

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  • Heed The Commands

    Contributed on Jul 18, 2011
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    HEED THE COMMANDS In July of 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Uganda, in which 103 Jewish hostages were freed. In less than 15 minutes, the soldiers had killed all 7 of the kidnappers and set the captives free. As successful as the rescue was, however, three of the ...read more

  • Engaging God's Power

    Contributed on Mar 14, 2011
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    ENGAGING GOD'S POWER Spiritual growth and success is a partnership with God. Paul captured this idea in Philippians 2:12-13, where he wrote: "continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." We ...read more

  • Do You Remember Jesus’ Radical Prescription ...

    Contributed on Jun 23, 2010
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    Do you remember Jesus’ radical prescription for avoiding temptation? In Matthew 5:27-30, He suggested that we should cut out or cut off whatever it is that leads us into sin. In the news this week was the story of Hartford, CT resident Jonathan Metz, a single man, who lived alone, who while ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A 10-Year-Old Boy Who ...

    Contributed on May 17, 2010
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    The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese Judo master. 2. The boy was doing well, but he couldn't understand why, after three months of training the ...read more

  • Rawlins Kept U.s. Grant On His Horse

    Contributed on Oct 19, 2009
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    RAWLINS KEPT U.S. GRANT ON HIS HORSE Ulysses S. Grant was a 4 star general of the union forces during the Civil War and became the 18th President of the United States. John A. Rawlins was Grant’s friend and fellow general, who became Grant’s chief of staff. During the Civil War, no one was ...read more