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Mike Kern
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Finishing First
Contributed on Jun 30, 2002
Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.
Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first ...read more
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Getting To The Moon
Contributed on Jan 27, 2002
Fulfilling your destiny when God’s plan seems impossible!
GETTING TO THE MOON by Mike Kern Nehemiah 1 Intro: Illus.- "The Moon Car" Jeff, a Wycliffe Bible translator, was working on the island of Papua New Guinea to translate God’s Word into the islanders’ native language. One evening Jeff sat outside talking with his translator assistant, a ...read more
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Dealing With Full Nets
Contributed on Jan 27, 2002
Are we ready for the catch God would send our way?
DEALING WITH FULL NETS by Mike Kern Matt 4:18-22; Luke 5:4-11; John 21:1-14 Intro We went out recently to catch crawdads. I took along my fishing net to make it easier. However, the first few crawdads I caught seemed to disappear before I got them back to shore and I couldn’t understand ...read more
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The Buck Stops Here
Contributed on Jan 27, 2002
A Challenge to take personal responsibility in our lives.
THE BUCK STOPS HERE by Mike Kern Genesis 3:9-13 Introduction We’ve all heard of the sign on Pres. Harry Truman’s desk, The Buck Stops Here. What a noble sentiment for the leader of country… a willingness to deal with whatever came his way, an acceptance of responsibility for the burdens of ...read more
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Dr. Viktor Frankl Was An Austrian Physician Who ...
Contributed on Jun 30, 2002
Dr. Viktor Frankl was an Austrian physician who was imprisoned in one of Hitler’s death camps. He and his fellow Jewish people suffered unbelievable atrocities. Everything about their living and working conditions were deplorable, including their medical care. Dr. Frankl offered what little medical ...read more
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Rick Warren Notes The Mark Of Spiritual Maturity ...
Contributed on Jun 30, 2002
Rick Warren notes the mark of spiritual maturity occurs when a believer "takes off the bib and puts on an apron." Immature children wear bibs and expect others to meet their needs. Those who don aprons ...read more
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American Army Of Two
Contributed on Jan 27, 2002
AMERICAN ARMY OF TWO Rebecca and Abigail Bates lived on the coast of Massachusetts, near a little village named Scituate. Their father was the keeper of the lighthouse, which stood at the entrance of the harbor and warned ships away from the rocky coast. One day Rebecca and Abigail were up ...read more
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Pass The Buck" Is A Term From Poker. A Buck Was ...
Contributed on Jan 27, 2002
"Pass the buck" is a term from poker. A buck was a marker that indicated whose turn it was to deal. Passing the buck moved the deal onto the next player. The dealer ...read more