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Michael Bates
Contributing sermons since Sep 5, 2023
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Cheating Death
Contributed on Apr 8, 2026
A short funeral / memorial service sermon for a dearly departed Christian man or woman of any age.
The Bible says John 11:17-27 NIV On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, ...read more
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A Paycheck With A Purpose
Contributed on Mar 20, 2026
Why do we work? What's the true purpose of work? What's the true meaning of vocation? Well this short biblical sermon answers these three questions and more.
The Bible says in 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 CSB In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busy-bodies. Now we command and exhort such people by the ...read more
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Got Questions?
Contributed on Mar 20, 2026
What's the purpose for my life? Why am I here? Many people around us don't have a sense of life's purpose or direction. Many other's have unanswered questions about the meaning of life. Well, God is the one who holds the answers.
What is the meaning of life? What is the purpose for my life? Why am I here? What direction in life do I take? If you're currently asking yourself any of these questions, don’t feel alone. Every human being for thousands of years has asked themselves these very same questions about the meaning ...read more
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The Bones Come Alive
Contributed on Aug 19, 2024
Do you feel scattered or hopeless? Do you see yourself as a failure? God doesn't see you that way. So, go to Him today. God wants to transform you and give you a new beginning.
The scripture for today's message comes from; Ezekiel 37:1-14 ESV --The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the ...read more
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Life Giving Water
Contributed on Aug 19, 2024
Are you thirsty and dried out from the evil things of this world? Come to the Lord Jesus because He is our "Living Water"!!! As physical water gives us life, Jesus, the living water gives us eternal life. With Jesus you will never thirst again.
Please everyone grab your Bibles and lets turn to and read together; Ezekiel 47:1-9 CSB -- Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple and there was water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the temple faced east. The water was coming down from under the ...read more