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Ken Kersten
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Colossians - An Introduction To The Prison Epistles
Contributed on Jan 15, 2010
This sermon introduces the Prison Epistles. It is followed by a ten week series on the book of Colossians.
The Anatomy of the Church – A study of the prison epistles INTRODUCTION We are starting a new series based out of the book of Colossians. The series is called “The anatomy of the Church” and in reality the series will go beyond Colossians and end up covering four of the ...read more
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Colossians 1 - Faithfulness
Contributed on Jan 15, 2010
This is the first sermon in a walk through the book of Colossians. It introduces Paul, the city of Colossae, and other important aspects of the Colossian letter.
The Anatomy of the Church Colossians 1:1-14 JOKE - A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The man mumbled but didn't budge. The usher became impatient. ...read more
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Are You Smarter Than A Disciple?
Contributed on Apr 25, 2007
Second sermon in series. It looks at the way God uses simple, ordinary people to do his will.
Are you Smarter than a Disciple? Luke 6:12-16, 9:1-6 Please turn to Luke 6:12-16 We are continuing our series this morning entitled, “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” Today, we are asking the question, “Are you smarter than a disciple?” And I’ve got to tell you, it doesn’t take much. ...read more
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Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader
Contributed on Apr 25, 2007
The first of five sermons. This message deals with child-like faith. Children believe that God is real, powerful, and present. Am I that smart?
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Mark 10:13-16 We are beginning a new series this morning. The sermon and series are based on the show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Now, let me give you some background. In the show they ask adults questions that they would have learned in fifth ...read more
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Living The Worry Free Life
Contributed on Apr 18, 2005
This message from the Sermon on the Mount deals with the cautions againts, consequences of, and cures for worry.
Living the Worry Free Life Turn to Matthew 6:25-34 Perhaps you’ve seen the little flyer that says, "So far today, God, I’ve done alright. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been grumpy or nasty or selfish. I’m really glad of that. But in a few minutes God, I’m ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Anatomy Of The Church
Contributed on Jan 15, 2010
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Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader
Contributed on Apr 25, 2007
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Living The Good Life
Contributed on Apr 18, 2005
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Games People Play
Contributed on Jun 1, 2004
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A New Look At Jesus
Contributed on Apr 8, 2004
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As A Matter Of Fact It’s Not Always Easy ...
Contributed on Jan 15, 2010
As a matter of fact it’s not always easy to even treat lovingly those in our own family. It can be challenging. It can be tough. I’ll give you an example. You may not know this but my wife treats me like a little child. She does. It’s embarrassing and I just can’t get her to see me as an ...read more
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From The Balcony
Contributed on Jan 15, 2010
FROM THE BALCONY A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The man mumbled but didn't budge. The usher became impatient. "Sir, if you don't get up from there ...read more
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The Great Comedian Carl Hurley Tells The Story ...
Contributed on Apr 18, 2005
The great comedian Carl Hurley tells the story about trying to throw a trash can away. He said it’s the one thing you can’t get the garbage man to pick up. He said, I set an old rusty garbage can out at the street one morning thinking the garbage man would understand that it needed to be thrown ...read more
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John Ortberg Pinpoints This In His Article, ...
Contributed on Apr 18, 2005
John Ortberg pinpoints this in his article, Taking Care of Busyness. He says, "For most of us, the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a ...read more
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I Had A Baptism One Time In Which The Dad Was ...
Contributed on Jun 1, 2004
I had a baptism one time in which the dad was going to baptize his 9 yr. old son. He was nervous and I told him, just repeat the words "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit" and then place him under the water. Well he got in the baptistry, got nervous and then placed ...read more