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Robert Rust
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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Planning The Trip
Contributed on Jul 11, 2001
The cost of discipleship.
Planning the Trip Luke 9:51-62 July 1, 2001 At one time or another we have all been on a trip. Going on trips is an exciting part of life. As a matter of fact, two of my daughters are on trips this weekend. Ann and I are planning a trip right now. In three weeks we will go to ...read more
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Making A Difference
Contributed on Jul 11, 2001
The cost of discipleship.
Making a Difference Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 July 8, 2001 This morning we continue our journey with Luke’s account of Jesus and the disciples as they head to Jerusalem. Luke opens this chapter by saying, “After this, the Lord appointed seventy others.” The “after this” provides a bridge back to ...read more
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Selective Hearing
Contributed on Mar 30, 2001
Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany.
The Shortest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached John 12:1-8 April 1, 2000 I am sure many of you were relieved when you saw my sermon title this morning, The Shortest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached. I even heard someone say, “Boy ! Are we in for a treat today ! We’re about to hear the shortest sermon he’s ...read more
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Lose Something ?
Contributed on Mar 23, 2001
The Prodigal Son through the eyes of the father.
Lose Something ? Luke 15:11-32 March 25, 2001 We’ve all experienced misplacing something at one time or another. How many of you have searched endless for your keys ? Keys seem to have a strange way of finding the most unsuspecting places to hide. I heard about a man who came out of a ...read more
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Up On The Mountain Or Down In The Valley
Contributed on Mar 2, 2001
God is with us on the mountain and in the valley of our lives.
Up on the Mountain or Down in the Valley Luke 9:28-36 February 25, 2001 The re-release of the Star Wars movies a few years ago created quite a stir among movie goers all across the country. When those movies were first released about 20 years ago, those of us who went to see them were ...read more
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I Heard About A Man Who Went On A Trip To Israel. ...
Contributed on Jul 11, 2001
I heard about a man who went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the famous and impressive Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv to take in a concert by the famed Israel Philharmonic. The man was admiring the unique architecture, the sweeping lines of the entrance, and the modern decor throughout ...read more
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It Seems There Was A Barber In A Small Local Town ...
Contributed on Jul 11, 2001
It seems there was a barber in a small local town who had been the only barber in town for years. Everyone went to this barber to get their hair cut. Then, one day a big hair salon franchise came to town and opened up shop. They advertised, “All Haircuts for $3.00” Slowly, the barber’s ...read more
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I Heard A Story The Other Day About A Hobo Who ...
Contributed on Mar 30, 2001
I heard a story the other day about a hobo who walked up to the front door of a big farmhouse, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. The hobo said, “Sir, could I please have something to eat ? I haven’t had a meal in days.” The well-to-do owner of the house said, “I have made my ...read more
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Hell Freezes Over
Contributed on Mar 2, 2001
HELL FREEZES OVER A rough and gruff man from Massachusetts who didn’t live a very good life died and went to hell. The devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature and the humidity. After a ...read more