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Duane Wente
Contributing sermons since Dec 29, 2016
Newest Sermons
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The Whole Trouble
Contributed on Aug 17, 2025
We’re broken by sin at the core—no self-fix will do. The gospel begins with bad news about us, but it points to the good news of Jesus. Based on "The Gospel According to Peanuts" by Robert L. Short.
### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Awkward Invites - The Translation by The Skit Guys "Peanuts, the famous cartoon strip, often assumes the form of a modern-day, Christian parable." (1) That is how Robert L. Short, author of the book The Gospel According to Peanuts, described Charles ...read more
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You Cannot Make A Difference
Contributed on Jul 27, 2025
Even the smallest light can pierce the darkest night—God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
### **Introduction: Change the World** Video Ill.: Change the World by Dan Stevers Every kid dreams about big adventures But at some point, the dream dies We settle for less Blend in And put up walls Welcome to the real world, kid But you were created for more You are a child of God You ...read more
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Truth Is Whatever You Want It To Be
Contributed on Jul 24, 2025
The world says truth is fluid, but God says truth is fixed.
### Introduction: The Red Balloon and the Culture of Subjective Truth Each week in this series we’ve let culture speak first — and then we’ve asked, ‘What does God say?’ Today I want to show you a short, funny little sketch that captures our cultural moment about as well as anything I’ve seen. ...read more
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What You Have Defines Your Worth
Contributed on Jul 14, 2025
The world says your value is measured by what you own—status, wealth, and accomplishments. But God says your worth is found in who you are (your character) and whose you are (your identity in Christ). We are not defined by what we accumulate, but by our foundation in Him.
### **Introduction:*** This morning, we are continuing our series “Lies the World Tells,” and today we are going after a big one. But before we dive into Scripture, I want to start by letting someone else do the talking. You see, there is a video that’s been floating around for years — some of ...read more
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God Has Abandoned You
Contributed on Jul 7, 2025
Even when God feels silent or distant, He has not abandoned us. His presence is constant—even in the pain, even in the silence. The lie says God has walked away; the truth is, He is still with us. Always.
### **Introduction: The Lie That God Has Abandoned Us** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 5 There is a belief that has quietly worked its way into hearts and minds for generations — and it still lingers today. It is the belief that God created the universe, yes — but then He stepped back. He set the ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Gospel According To Peanuts
Contributed on Aug 17, 2025
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Lies The World Tells
Contributed on Jun 6, 2025
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Transformative Faith
Contributed on Apr 25, 2025
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Overflowing With Gratitude
Contributed on Nov 10, 2024
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Faith Beyond The Ballot Box
Contributed on Sep 29, 2024