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Russ Barksdale
Contributing sermons since Dec 27, 2007
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Blessed When You Do This
Contributed on Aug 28, 2019
He loved them to the end; there was nothing He would not do; His great act of love would nail Him to a cross. He didn’t have to…but that’s why He came. It was promised to Abraham…I will bless… all the peoples on earth will be blessed thru your offspring.
Blessed When You Do This John 13:1-17 Read John 13:1-11 He loved them to the end; there was nothing He would not do; His great act of love would nail Him to a cross. He didn’t have to…but that’s why He came. It was promised to Abraham…I will bless… all the peoples on earth will be blessed thru ...read more
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Redemption
Contributed on Aug 14, 2019
Redemption begins with genuine confession. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope.
At the Movies. Redemption Psalms 51 1. Redemption begins with genuine confession. vv.1-5 2. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. vv.6-9 3. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope. vv:10-13 One of the great stories of all time is the ...read more
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Passion
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on?
Passion Jeremiah 29:10-14 The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on? 1. A passion for God that begins with honesty v.12 2. A passion for God that is grounded in faith v.12 God ...read more
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Identity
Contributed on Jul 18, 2019
Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.
At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more
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The Wheat And Tares
Contributed on Jun 25, 2019
In ancient Mediterranean world feuding marked the social landscape of the first-century. Being born into a family, a person inherited a set of friends and enemies. The scenario of continued/mutual presence of weeds/wheat left alone until harvest-time mentions the man’s enemy without explanation.
The Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30 What can we learn from this Parable/Story of Jesus? We must be Perceptive vv.24-28 We have an enemy: Satan His one goal is to oppose God, the people of God and the things of God with all his might. He is powerful Jude 9; James 4:7 He has ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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At The Movies
Contributed on Jul 18, 2019
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Parables
Contributed on Jun 6, 2019
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Keep Calm
Contributed on Apr 18, 2019
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Rediscover
Contributed on Apr 2, 2019
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Look Again
Contributed on Mar 18, 2019
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A.c. Gaebelein, One Of The Great Theologians Of ...
Contributed on Dec 27, 2007
A.C. Gaebelein, one of the great theologians of the 20th century wrote in his book, The Angels of God, “Like every truth, the truth of the angels of God—their presence on earth and their loving ministries—has practical value. As we realize in faith . . . that they are watching us, ready to walk ...read more
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Charles Dickens' The Christmas Carol, Ebenezer ...
Contributed on Dec 27, 2007
Charles Dickens’ The Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge, who had treated Bob Cratchit with such disdain and indifference finally breaks down and shows favor to Cratchit’s family. He brings gifts and food to the Cratchit family on that Christmas day, showing favor to each one ...read more
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In July Of 2005, Angelina Jolie Adopted A Little ...
Contributed on Dec 27, 2007
In July of 2005, Angelina Jolie adopted a little Ethiopian child (pic). While she was touring drought and disease and famine stricken Ethiopia, she got the idea that although she couldn’t do every child in Africa a favor, she could grant favor to one child. So she stepped out of her world and ...read more