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Kent Kessler
Contributing sermons since Dec 7, 2006
Newest Sermons
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So Great A Salvation
Contributed on Jul 15, 2017
People who know their own God-story have to share it. It is THE method God uses to spread His love and grace to others. Being Christ's witness is the sign of the Holy Spirit in your heart.
If you have a coming-to-Christ faith story, I’d like for you to write down 1-2 names of people who impacted your life for the sake of Jesus Christ; people whom you’d say you’d not be a follower of Jesus, a disciple, saved, regenerated believer if wasn’t for “fill in the blank.” Did you know over ...read more
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Dealing With Church Problems: Thyatira Pt7
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
You cannot judge someone else for your own tolerance. What have you been tolerating? Isn't it about time to say, "ENOUGH!" Jesus thinks so. To overcome you must repent which means to do CHRIST’S WILL to the end. How?
Revelation 2:18-29: “Dealing With Church Problems” Problems. Does anyone here have problems? I asked a man recently which years of a marriage are the toughest. He told me that the first 30 years were the toughest in a marriage. I asked him, well how many years have you been ...read more
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A Church The World Needs, Not Wants--Pergamum Pt6
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
“Be the church would ya!” Young people practice faith in the same way their parents practice faith. Studies today call this “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism”. It is a very self-centered spirituality; a self-absorbed Christianity.
Title: “A Church The World Needs--Not Wants--Pergamum” Introduction: I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN and I can tell you—kids, are smart—they know when you aren’t living up to what you believe and what you say! I worked with inner-city, street-wise kids for several years ...read more
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What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
The problem with Ephesus is they were doing so much inside the walls they never went out. They were a “come-and-get-it” church and not a “go-and-get-them” church. This church saw their culture as something you stay away from.
“What Makes a Church Ugly?” Ephesus. Revelation 2:1-7 The world tries to get it right, but in all of its wisdom it can never measure up to the truth of God—it is all foolishness. LOVE is not a feeling to be lost—but it can be forsaken. LOVE causes us some great and ...read more
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Jesus' Wish For The Church (Laodicea) Pt4
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
Ever wish for something? If you could wish anything, and I mean anything, for this church—what would it be? What do you think Jesus would wish for this church? Jesus has a wish for the church. What is it? It is written here.
Jesus’ Wish For The Church” Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-22 Three girls were stranded on an island when they discover a lamp rub it and out pops a genie. They are each granted a wish. The C+ girl washed she was off the island “poof!” The “straight A” girl wished ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Letters: Jesus' Message To The Church In These Last Days
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
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Station Of The Heart Easter Series: Finding Your Heart's Home In The Cross
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
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Station Of The Heart Easter Series: Finding Your Heart’s Home In The Cross
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
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Reinventing The Church
Contributed on Oct 4, 2007
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I Was, I Am, I Will Series
Contributed on Aug 30, 2007
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Jesus Knocking
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
JESUS KNOCKING A nurse on the Pediatric Ward before listening to the little ones' heart beat would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe, but she never got a response to equal four-year old David's comment. She ...read more
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Once Upon A Time There Was A Young Boy Named ...
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
Once upon a time there was a young boy named Philip. Philip was born with Downs Syndrome. He was a pleasant and happy as most Downs children are--but he grew increasingly aware of the difference between himself and other children. Philip went to Sunday School at a Methodist church. His teacher, ...read more
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Here Is A Sign That Was Posted On A Bathroom ...
Contributed on Aug 30, 2007
Here is a SIGN that was posted on a BATHROOM DOOR Attention Everyone: The Bathroom Door is Closed! Please do not stand there and talk, whine or ask questions. Wait until I get out. Yes, it is locked. I want it that way. No, it is not broken; I am not trapped. I know I have left it unlocked, ...read more
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One Out Of Three Children In The United States ...
Contributed on Aug 30, 2007
One out of three children in the United States are growing up without a father present in the home. Last year in a number of major U.S. cities more children were born out of wedlock than within. The American home is in crisis. Very serious diseases are affecting and infecting our home life. Things ...read more
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Two Paddleboats Left Port About The Same Time ...
Contributed on Aug 30, 2007
Two paddleboats left port about the same time down the Mississippi River. As they traveled side by side, the sailors began to taunt one another; challenging words were exchanged until finally a race began. After a time, one boat began falling behind; its fuel supply nearly expended. Although there ...read more