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  • Darin Gary

    Contributing sermons since Mar 8, 2014
Darin's church

EMMANUEL FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH of LAKELAND, FL
Lakeland, Florida 33811
859-462-8467

About Darin
  • Education: God's Bible School & College (Cincinnati, OH) Degree Concentration (Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian/Biblical Philosophy, Practical Ministries)
  • Experience: 30+ years in full-time/part-time pastoral ministry/evangelism
  • Comment to those looking at my sermons: Please feel free to use any of my sermon contributions. I do hope you find some use of them for God's glory, and for the salvation of those lost in sin.
  • Best advice given to me about preaching: Advice given to me by a gentleman who has had an overwhelming influence upon me (Dr. James B. Keaton)...it was my first funeral service: "Just remember this: You are preaching to the living, not unto the dead."
  • Books that have had an impact: The Word of God Conspiracy of Kindness (Steve Sjogren) Pursuit of God (A.W. Tozer) Life in the Spirit (Dr. Richard S. Taylor) Right Conception of Sin (Dr. Richard S. Taylor) In His Steps (Charles M. Sheldon) Healing for Damaged Emotions (David Seamands) My Utmost for His Highest (Oswald Chambers)
  • Something funny that happened while preaching: The lights in the Church went out just as I was saying: "...I could go on and on..." :-)
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  • Biblical Joy

    Contributed on Jan 7, 2017
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    Joy has often been defined as happiness; as a feeling; true, Biblical Joy has more to do with Faith than it has to do with feeling.

    Biblical Joy (James 1:2-4; NKJV) “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. [4] But, let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” ? A certain elderly lady was ...read more

  • Why We Exist (The Church)

    Contributed on Jun 25, 2016
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    In spite of the sinful deeds and intentions of a few who claim a 'relationship' with God, and who 'work' within the auspices of some Christian denominations, the Lord Jesus has NOT abandoned the true ethos of the Church, nor the TRUE CHURCH itself.

    WHY WE EXIST (The Church’s Mission Statement) (Matt. 16:17-18; NKJV) – “…Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. [18] And, I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My ...read more

  • Where Are You #3 (Sin)

    Contributed on Jun 25, 2016
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    WHERE ARE YOU in regards to SIN? Does sin control you? Have you been CLEANSED by the BLOOD of the LAMB? Do you have or are you seeking a HEART to PLEASE the LORD in ALL THINGS? THE BIBLE TEACHES US THAT WE CAN BE CLEANSED & HAVE VICTORY OVER SIN!

    WHERE ARE YOU (#3)? (Sin) - (Anonymous) – “Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a ‘necessary evil,’ it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil.” I. WE MUST RECOGNIZE and ACCEPT that WE are ALL SINNERS in NEED of SALVATION ...read more

  • Where Are You #2 (Relationship With God)

    Contributed on Jun 25, 2016
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    WHERE ARE YOU in regards to your RELATIONSHIP with GOD? DO YOU TRULY HAVE a RELATIONSHIP with the LORD? ARE YOU TRULY BORN-AGAIN?

    WHERE ARE YOU (#2)? (Relationship with God) - A rather cruel experiment was carried out by Emperor Frederick, who ruled the Roman Empire in the 13th century. He wanted to know what man’s original language was whether it was Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. He decided to isolate a few infants from ...read more

  • Where Are You #1 (Eternity)

    Contributed on Jun 25, 2016
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    Where are YOU in regards to ETERNITY? It has been wisely and accurately stated - "There are 2 things that are certain in human life and existence...Death and Taxes! (*This is just a basic outline with supporting Scripture*)

    WHERE ARE YOU #1 (Eternity) [Hebrews 9:24-28; NKJV] “…Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; [25] not that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest enters ...read more