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Jay Patton
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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It Ain't Over 'til It's Over
Contributed on Aug 25, 2002
A look at a calling of God’s people back to godly ways.
Introduction: Names illustration Background: Security established, responsibility delegated, daily schedule delegated. Purpose Statement: If you are a child of God then… I. Get Organized for God (vs. 5-60, 66-69) A. Nehemiah performing triage 1. Explaining triage illustration 2. Walls were ...read more
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Homeland Security
Contributed on Aug 25, 2002
Setting up the structures in your life and the life of the peolple of God.
Introduction: End of WWII wasn’t the end of the war. There was still work to do, peace to be enforced. Similarly Christians who think walking the isle is the end of their responsibility to God - It’s only the first step. Background: Nehemiah knew getting the walls up didn’t fix the underlying ...read more
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Peace And Joy
Contributed on Aug 25, 2002
The reason why Paul can order Christians to rejoice in the Lord.
Introduction: Why Me Lord? Background: One of the ways we can stand firm in the faith is to remember who it is we serve. Purpose Statement: Christians have every reason to rejoice because… I. The LORD is with you (v. 5) A. Yahweh Shammah: The Lord is There 1. Context of Ezekiel 48:35 2. His ...read more
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Enough With The Leftovers
Contributed on Aug 6, 2002
A sermon challenging everyone to give God their best.
Enough With the Leftovers Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: Illustration re: Chuck Swindoll forgetting his anniversary Read Scripture/Pray Background: Jesus’ contrast of the self-righteous leaders vs. the poor Purpose Statement: When you give to the Lord recognize... I. It’s not the size of the ...read more
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Don't Be Such A Moron
Contributed on Aug 6, 2002
A warning that being a Christian means living a life that has been transformed by the Spirit.
Introduction: Jim Marshall running the wrong way Read Scripture/Pray Explanation of Jewish wedding – 3 stages: Background: 2nd part of Olivet discourse, disciple’s question, sandwich of 5 Purpose Statement: To avoid losing site of the goal I. Be Committed A. Recognize Who it is that called ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Problem Solving God’s Way
Contributed on Jul 7, 2002
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An Epistle Of Joy
Contributed on May 20, 2002
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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I'm Not Growing Old
Contributed on May 20, 2002
I’m Not Growing Old They say that I am growing old I’ve heard them say it times untold In language plain and bold But I’m not growing old This frail old shell in which I dwell Is growing old I know full well But I’m not growing old. What if my hair has turned gray Gray hair is honorable, ...read more
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In The Summer Of 1988 I Found Myself Temporarily ...
Contributed on May 16, 2002
In the summer of 1988 I found myself temporarily assigned to Camp Pendelton, California Marine Corps Base. I’d requested to go to search and rescue school and I had gotten my wish. Search and rescue, in case you didn’t know, is pretty much as it sounds. Whenever someone turns up missing, or an ...read more