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Daryl Bahn
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Begun, Continued, Completed In Christ
Contributed on Sep 18, 2002
When we are frustrated by a seeming lack of progress in our Christian walk, God gives us a wonderful promise! (18th Sunday after Pentecost)
BEGUN, CONTINUED, COMPLETED IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:6) Most worthwhile things in life take time: developing a marriage relationship, building a career, raising children, etc. As Christians, and as members of a congregation, however, we can sometimes become frustrated when we don’t see things ...read more
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Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart
Contributed on Sep 18, 2002
An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)
FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of ...read more
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A Better Way To Worship
Contributed on Aug 31, 2002
What are some ways we try to make worship better? The answer is closer than you think! (15th Sunday after Pentecost)
A BETTER WAY TO WORSHIP (Romans 12:1-8) Introduction: We have been discussing, as we work our way through Romans, how in the past the people of God had consisted of only one nation: the nation of Israel. Now, because Jesus’ life-saving work of redemption applies to all people, God’s promised ...read more
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A Steadfast Heart
Contributed on Aug 2, 2002
in such a world of economic, political, and even environmental uncertainty, the love of God is all we have to hang on to. Thank God that it’s more than enough! His love hangs on to us; it will never let us go.
A STEADFAST HEART (Romans 8:35-39) Introduction: Separation is something we all deal with, in one way or another. What image does this word produce in your mind? For me, I see the picture of a little child lost in a grocery store. Distracted for a moment, the child loses track of what her mom ...read more
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Free To Serve
Contributed on Aug 2, 2002
Christ redeemed us from sin, death, and the devil. He redeemed us for service to God!
FREE TO SERVE (Romans 8:1-10) INTRODUCTION by now we’ve all seen vivid pictures of how oppressive governments like the Taliban heartlessly enslaves its own people. But there is something even more oppressive that enslaves people right here in our own homeland! I. Sin enslaves us. Sin ...read more
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The Great Physician Cares For Your Heart
Contributed on Aug 2, 2002
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Today, We Need Our Eyes Opened To Jesus Just As ...
Contributed on Apr 11, 2002
Today, we need our eyes opened to Jesus just as much as those early Christians. In one church, a sign that only the pastor could see was taped up in the pulpit. It quoted the words of John 12:21, (spoken by the Greeks who were in Jerusalem for the Passover to Philip) – “Sir, we would like to see ...read more
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A Life That Is Lived Focused Inward On Ourselves ...
Contributed on Oct 5, 2001
A life that is lived focused inward on ourselves and downward on material things is a self-defeating life. It can be compared to a black hole—the more you possess, the more you collapse under your own weight. There is another life, though: a ...read more
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On One Of His Old History Books, Someone Once ...
Contributed on Aug 28, 2001
On one of his old history books, someone once wrote, “In case of famine, eat this book; it’s full of baloney! In case of flood, stand on this book; it’s dry!” The world sees the Bible in much the same ...read more
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Andy Was Raised In A Christian Home And Knows All ...
Contributed on Jul 7, 2001
Andy was raised in a Christian home and knows all about God—but lately he’s wandered away. He’s become more concerned about “keeping up with the Joneses” and keeping up with the bills. Church has become less important, and God no longer is a part of his daily life. He’ll get around to it ...read more