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Richard Jones
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Con Brio-With Spirit
Contributed on Mar 14, 2001
Has God called us to the normal mundane life, or has He called us to so much more?
“Con Brio” Introduction: In his Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes: Look carefully then, how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time...Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Will of the Lord is (Eph. 5:15,17). Regrettably, ...read more
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How Low Can You Get?
Contributed on Nov 28, 2000
Can you out-sin God's Grace and Love?
How Low Can You Get? Luke 23:33-43 “One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other one rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?" [23:39-40] Luke, ...read more
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Attitude & Altitude
Contributed on Nov 13, 2000
The impact of our attitudes and our walk with the Lord
Attitude & Altitude INTRODUCTION The story is told of a Kansas farmer who found a baby eagle in one of his fields. The poor young eagle was not in good condition and the farmer took it back to his home to nurse it back to health. Over the next few weeks, the eagle was doing well and the farmer ...read more
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God At The Mercy Of Sinful Humankind
Contributed on Nov 3, 2000
A heartfelt look at the suffering servant.
God at the Mercy of Sinful Humankind Isaiah 50:4-9 (Main Text) Philippians 2:5-11(Read entire text pg. 5) Each text I will use today relates to the suffering of Christ -- from the first inklings of the suffering in the prophet Isaiah, to the long passion narrative in Mark, to the ...read more
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No Loopholes
Contributed on Nov 3, 2000
Our response to God needs to be total.
No Loopholes, We are called to be fools for Christ's sake Matthew 10:1 "Then He summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority to expel unclean spirits and to cure sickness and disease of every kind" Everything in life that has meaning and value is rooted in God's Grace. Paul ...read more
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Some Time Ago, Oil Was Discovered In Southern ...
Contributed on Nov 3, 2000
Some time ago, oil was discovered in southern Kentucky. Believe me it wasn’t a major oil strike by any stretch, but it was a big deal for Kentucky and soon that entire area of the countryside was ripped apart, as more and more people began drilling. One day, a man who was driving through the area ...read more
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Tv Personality Hugh Downs Tells A Story About ...
Contributed on Nov 3, 2000
TV personality Hugh Downs tells a story about the problem lawyers and doctors often encounter with people who seek to obtain free professional advice at parties and other social events. It seems that a certain doctor and lawyer were having a conversation during a cocktail party. While they were ...read more
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An Old American Indian Tale Recounts The Story Of ...
Contributed on Nov 3, 2000
An old American Indian tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. "It is like two dogs fighting inside of us," the chief told them. "There is one good dog who wants to do the right and the other dog always wants to do the wrong. ...read more
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A Pastor And His Wife Decide To Have The Church ...
Contributed on Nov 3, 2000
A pastor and his wife decide to have the church deacons and their wives over for dinner. It was quite an undertaking, but the pastor and his wife want to be "Salt and Light" for the leaders of their church. When it comes time for dinner, everyone is seated and the pastor's wife asks her little four ...read more
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A Christian Doctor Carried Out An Interesting ...
Contributed on Nov 3, 2000
A Christian doctor carried out an interesting survey recently involving his patients. As they waited in the waiting-room, they were asked to fill out a little survey on themselves. One of the questions asked was “What is your number one wish?” On analyzing the answers ...read more