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    "And The Heavens Were Opened"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 18,537 views

    Why was Jesus baptized? Christ’s baptism is an example of his commitment to God and God’s commitment to him and to us.

    Matthew 3:13-17 “And the Heavens Were Opened” March 9, 2003 Why was Jesus baptized? Our Christian faith tells us that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God and that he lived a life without sin. Baptism is a call to the confession and repentance of sins. This was especially true of the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Christian Response To War"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    We’re called to take a Chritian stand and not a political stand when it comes to war? Should we support it or oppose it?

    “A Christian Response To War” Matthew 5:9 March 23, 2003 I’ve heard it said that one of the best ways to make God laugh is for us to make plans. I typically have my sermons planned in advance, which allows me to better focus my thoughts and coordinate worship, which probably made God chuckle this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Hold Me Jesus"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 17,235 views

    There are times when life just doesn’t make sense, and the best thing we can do is cry out, "Hold Me Jesus."

    Rich Mullins sings a song in which part of the lyrics say, “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all. The mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small. Hold me Jesus, for I’m shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.” I can’t tell you how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In The Hands Of God"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 505 ratings
     | 60,424 views

    Five loaves and two fish illustrate for us the miracles that happen when place our lives in the hands of God

    When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s merely a basketball, but when you place that same basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan, it turns into collegiate and professional championships. Put a golf club in any of our hands, and it’s merely a golf club, but when you place that same golf club ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Risky Business"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,759 views

    Being healed/changed and following God is risky business, but man, is it eye opening!!

    Wanting to improve or better yourself is risky business. Whether you’re going back to school to complete or further your education; whether you’re a mother who’s made the decision to reenter the work force; whether you’ve changed careers; whether you’ve relocated for the betterment of your family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Called & Committed"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    There will be those who question your motives and there will be naysayers, but David shows us what it means to be called and committed in the name of the Living God.

    As I get older, celebrating the arrival of a new year takes on less and less importance. I’m just as content spending a quiet evening at home. Staying up until midnight is no longer a priority, though my children think it’s awesome. While the celebratory nature of the New Year’s arrival may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Promise"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    To what do we cling, now that the manger is empty?

    Christmas Day has past, and it is now four days later. Had Mary been able to give birth to her son in a hospital, she would’ve already been discharged, probably sometime on Friday. She and Joseph would’ve checked out of the hospital and gone home. As such, the manger is now empty, much like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "There Is Joy In The Lord"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 23,311 views

    We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

    The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let There Be Peace On Earth"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,630 views

    True peace does not come through contented circumstances, but through a relationship with God

    As I was bringing our children to church Wednesday night, they were taking note of all the homes that were lit up and decorated for Christmas. They remarked at how they liked the decorations and the effort folk put forth at Christmas time. They also said, “People are different this time of year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Giving Thanks"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 600 ratings
     | 78,551 views

    Giving thanks is so much more than being thankful for our current circumstances. Thankfulness is a way of life.

    How often do we find ourselves prompting our children to say “thank you?” Whenever they’re offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, we find ourselves asking, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Take Now"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    Hesitation often proves disastrous, but Abraham shows us how to "take now" in responding with obedience to God.

    How many times a day do you receive the response, “Just a minute”? Perhaps you’ve asked your children to wash up and come to the dinner table or asked your spouse to lend you a hand or asked your mom or dad to read you a book or help with your homework. Many times we receive “Just a minute,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Presence In The Silence

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 16,164 views

    We often times interpret God’s silence to mean he is absent, but the truth is that God’s silence is an opportunity for Him to draw us closer and prepare us for an even greater revelation

    Silence is something most of us aren’t comfortable with. The brief 20 seconds I stood before you, looking at you in silence may have seemed liked an eternity. What were you thinking as we looked at each other in silence? We will many times equate silence with something being wrong and will rush to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worship Of God

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    The worship of God begins on the Sabbath, but true worship is lived everyday through our commitment to God and God’s calling.

    What does it mean to worship? The heading on the inside of our bulletin states, “Gathered to Worship.” We call what we do during this hour “ our worship service.” In describing this time to our children, we sometimes refer to it as “Big Church,” because they have their children’s church. So what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Heirs To The Kingdom"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    The wonder of God’s Kingdom is that He chose us to partner with Him, making us heirs to His Kingdom, which requires something of each of us

    During my days as a banker, one of the areas we focused on was that of estate planning. The importance of proper estate planning was made very clear for me one afternoon as I sat down with a customer whose husband had died several months earlier. She came into my office, explained that her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Burden Of The Cross"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 551 ratings
     | 38,939 views

    Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

    There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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