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John Dobbs
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Follow
Contributed on Jul 17, 2026
Paul launches into a beautiful doxology of praise that demonstrates the central message of Colossians: Following Jesus is the most important thing we can do in life.
Follow the Jesus Trail Colossians 1:15-20 Note: There will likely not be sermon notes for next week. Introduction Last week we ended with the declaration that “He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. In him we ...read more
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Rescued
Contributed on Jul 10, 2026
We begin by acknowledging that the only reason we can be on the Heavenward Trail is that we have been rescued.
The Heavenward Trail: RESCUE Introduction The book of Colossians is often overlooked or treated as a companion to Ephesians. While they have similar themes, Colossians stands on its own as a rich revelation of the centrality of Christ in our lives. Here are five things to know about ...read more
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Hezekiah's Heart
Contributed on Jun 17, 2026
Paul wrote that stories of Scripture “…occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did.” (1 Corinthians 10:6). One of those greatest examples is King Hezekiah.
Hezekiah’s Heart 2 KINGS 18:1-7 (Note: There will not be any sermon notes for next week, June 28.) Introduction Edmond Burke said, “Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other.” We are blessed to have many great examples of faith in the Scriptures to encourage and ...read more
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The Priesthood Of Believers
Contributed on Jun 5, 2026
The New Testament expresses a priestly role of all believers. John and Peter speak of Christians having priestly duties.
The Priesthood of Believers Introduction After the rescue from Egypt in the Exodus, God said to Moses, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a ...read more
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What Kind Of Heart Do I Have?
Contributed on May 29, 2026
The parable we are studying today is found in Matthew, Mark, & Luke. All 3 accounts urge: He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” This is a parable about how we receive the Word today. It is a story about sowing and reaping.
What Kind of Heart Do I Have? Luke 8:4-15 Jesus often taught in parables - commonly defined as earthly stories with heavenly meanings. The word parable comes from a word that means “something thrown alongside.” A parable is used for the purpose of comparison. The parable we are studying today ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Colossians: The Heavenward Trail
Contributed on Jul 10, 2026
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John: The Gospel Of Belief
Contributed on Dec 18, 2025
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The Greatest Commands
Contributed on Oct 2, 2025
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The Shelter Of God's Promises
Contributed on Sep 5, 2025
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Equipped: Gifted To Do God's Work
Contributed on Aug 14, 2025
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Jerry Kramer: Overcoming
Contributed on Feb 26, 2010
JERRY KRAMER: OVERCOMING From the age of 5 Jerry was the victim of a series of strange and agonizing accidents. While holding an axe overhead, it slipped and cut a cleft into his chin. While a sophomore in high school, he backed into an electric lathe. When he was 17, he had an accident with a ...read more
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In An Effort To Attract The Unchurched, Some ...
Contributed on Jan 9, 2010
In an effort to attract the unchurched, some churches have considered translating their unfamiliar terminology into familiar football phrases: *Blocking: Talking endlessly to the preacher at the church door and keeping everyone else from exiting. *Extra Point: What you receive when you tell ...read more
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A Little City In Mexico Was Fed Up With All Of ...
Contributed on Oct 16, 2007
A little city in Mexico was fed up with all of the late night revelry and noise from thousands of people late into the night during the summer. So their answer was to create a law to put a decibel limit on urban noise levels. Unfortunately this disrupted a noise that has been heard in that city for ...read more
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I Heard About A Little Boy Sitting On His Front ...
Contributed on May 9, 2003
I heard about a little boy sitting on his front steps with his face cradled in his hands, looking so forlorn. His dad came home just then & asked him what was wrong. The little boy looked up & said, "Well, just ...read more
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I Heard About A Missionary Who Was Trying To Stir ...
Contributed on May 9, 2003
I heard about a missionary who was trying to stir up interest to get people to go to a foreign country to preach the gospel. At the end of the service a woman dragging a little boy behind her, told the missionary, "I just feel like God is calling me to be a missionary." "He is, ...read more