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David Owens
Contributing sermons since Dec 11, 2003
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The Heavenly Dress Code
Contributed on Jul 7, 2025
One of the ways that we know we will be saved is the fact that we are clothed with Christ. Entrance into the great heavenly wedding feast requires the proper clothing...the righteousness of Christ.
A. I like to play golf, but I make no claims of being a good golfer. 1. I get to play 3 or 4 rounds of golf a year. 2. One of the best parts about golfing is being out in such a well-manicured green space. 3. If you play early in the morning when the dew is still on the ground, then you get to ...read more
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Sermon 4 - We Will All Be Changed
Contributed on Jun 22, 2025
The apostle Paul employed a farming illustration to explain how our heavenly bodies will be different and so much better than our earthly bodies. Consider the difference between the seed that is planted and the plant that results.
A. Today, I want to start with the story of a young boy who came home from worship and Sunday school with a question for his mom: “Is it true we come from dust and after we die, we return to dust?” 1. His mother said, “That’s right, son. Does that concern you?” 2. The boy hesitated, but then ...read more
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Sermon 3 - Into The Warm Arms Of God
Contributed on Jun 9, 2025
What is the state of people after they die before the final resurrection at the second coming of Jesus? We want the comfort of knowing that our loved ones are safe in the arms of God. What does the Bible say about this?
A. We are in a sermon series called Eternal Questions…Biblical Answers. 1. So far in our series, we have talked about when Christ comes and when death comes. 2. Today, I would like to start with a Winnie the Pooh quote: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” 3. With ...read more
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When Christ Comes
Contributed on May 26, 2025
When Jesus left earth after His first visit, He promised that He would return. In this sermon, we will explore what happens when Christ returns.
A. Once there was a minister waiting in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. 1. The gas station attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars in line ahead of him. 2. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward the vacant pump. 3. The young attendant ...read more
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Sermon 11 - Investing Your Life In Reaching People
Contributed on May 19, 2025
The mission for all disciples of Jesus includes helping others become followers of Jesus. We are to be "fishers of men" and help others learn to do the same.
A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that I called “Mission Minded Disciples.” 1. In today’s sermon, we are going to focus on Jesus’ “famous last words,” but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other not so “famous last words.” 2. Here are the Top ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Eternal Questions...biblical Answers
Contributed on May 26, 2025
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Mission Minded Disciples
Contributed on Feb 24, 2025
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The Holy Spirit, Our Helper
Contributed on Nov 11, 2024
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Serving Like Jesus (Revised)
Contributed on Jul 28, 2024
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God's Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold
Contributed on Apr 8, 2024
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Heed The Commands
Contributed on Jul 18, 2011
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
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Engaging God's Power
Contributed on Mar 14, 2011
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
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Do You Remember Jesus’ Radical Prescription ...
Contributed on Jun 23, 2010
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
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The Story Is Told Of A 10-Year-Old Boy Who ...
Contributed on May 17, 2010
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
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Rawlins Kept U.s. Grant On His Horse
Contributed on Oct 19, 2009
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