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Kenneth Trent
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Christ Died For Us
Contributed on Jul 20, 2013
Setting forth the necessity of our Lord's death, its far-reaching effect and the blessings that flow from it.
“CHRIST DIED FOR US” “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for ...read more
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"...other Little Boats"
Contributed on May 31, 2013
Calling attention to the phrase "other little boats", we consider the hurt of so many around us.
“...OTHER LITTLE BOATS" Mark 4:35-41 (v.36) This little phrase is often overlooked and somewhat overshadowed by the more spectacular events mentioned in the account. I. THE REALITY OF THE STORM! Storms on the Sea of Galilee (as on the “sea of life”) are all too common. ...read more
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The Command Is To Rejoice!
Contributed on Apr 20, 2013
Setting forth the reasons why the child of God is to rejoice in our past, our present and our future.
THE COMMAND IS TO REJOICE! “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In today's world there is much to trouble the hearts of God's people. Sin is rampant and dedicated Christians are often chided for standing firm for the Word of God. But the Word ...read more
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The Completed Work Of Christ
Contributed on Apr 12, 2013
The five distinct areas that define the Completed Work of Christ.
THE COMPLETED WORK OF CHRIST “I have glorified You on the earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.” John 17:4 (HCSB) I. HE SEEKS AND SAVES US! "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:10 (NKJV) Then Jesus told them ...read more
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The Crowd That Gathered Around The Cross
Contributed on Mar 16, 2013
Matthew’s account of the crucifixion scene.
THE CROWD THAT GATHERED AROUND THE CROSS “And sitting down they watched Him there.” Matthew 27:36 KJV I. THE ROMAN SOLDIERS: “Then the soldiers of the governor took ...read more
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I Will Never Forget What Missionary Bill Lewis ...
Contributed on Mar 2, 2009
I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963. The national pastor, in whose hut we had been staying while on this particular mission safari, had killed his only pig and had used all the remaining rice in his storage bin to provide our supper that ...read more
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The Story Is Told Of A Young Soldier In The Army ...
Contributed on Aug 6, 2008
The story is told of a young soldier in the army of Alexander the Great who, during one violent battle, could not control the fear that gripped him. The young man turned from the battle and fled. In the course of his attempt to flee, an officer apprehended him and took in chains to stand before ...read more
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A Tombstone Epitaph Reads: "Pause Stranger, When ...
Contributed on Jun 8, 2008
A tombstone epitaph reads: “Pause stranger, when you pass me by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you will be. So prepare for death and follow me!” A passerby read those words and underneath scratched this response: “To follow you I’ll not consent, until I know ...read more
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The Story Is Told Of A Teacher Who Gave Her Class ...
Contributed on May 12, 2008
The story is told of a teacher who gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I?" When the test papers were turned in, the teacher ...read more
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In Speaking Of Mothers, One Noted Writer ...
Contributed on May 12, 2008
In speaking of mothers, one noted writer declared: “There is Monica, mother of Augustine, who when her son wandered far astray from her early teaching, never lost faith that God would bring him back, ...read more