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  • Everyone Has A Disability

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 8, 2022
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     | 1,373 views

    “Everyone has a disability- Mine is just more noticeable than most people’s. God can use any person’s disability for God’s glory ...read more

  • Your Disability

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 8, 2022
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     | 1,367 views

    I was asked, “What is Tharon’s greatest accomplishment”? That question really made me think hard. Tharon lost his memory at 14 years old. Every day when he woke up, he was like a 2 year old kid. I went with him to School every day and by the time we made it to Swim practice, he was 14. By the ...read more

  • Do Not Let Others Discourage You

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
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     | 3,200 views

    Over the last few Wednesdays, we have been studying how to make wise choices in who are your close friends. One of the main points is- To have a close friend, you have to be a close friend. We live in a time where people enjoy destroying other people and leave them discouraged. In our sermon ...read more

  • You Must Choose

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2021
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    I went to my Acupuncturist this week, like I do every other week. She was busier than usual and so she put my ears seeds in before the acupuncture. (The ear seeds help with different types of problems.) As I was sitting there, she put the ear seed on a place that she has never placed it ...read more

  • Your Freedom

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 20, 2021
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     | 3,804 views

    As we conclude Galatians today, I want to further discuss your freedom in Christ. This entire letter is about not giving up your freedom in Christ for rituals. When I worked for McDonald’s in Canyon, TX; I was an Assistant Manager. It was around this time of year, which meant we sold many ...read more

  • You Are Free To...

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 20, 2021
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     | 2,375 views

    I was thinking about my niece who just got her 1st car. While my memory may be deteriorating, I remember how awesome it was to have my 1st car. While I loved that old car, it gave me an attitude that got me in trouble more than once. I began to think that I was grown, and I could do whatever I ...read more

  • A Good Race

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 7, 2021
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     | 1,854 views

    Many years ago, I coached the High School Swimming team. I had several athletes that went to College on scholarships; but the athlete I was thinking about while I was preparing this sermon, went on to compete in Triathlons. A Triathlon is a 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike ride, and a 6 mile run. ...read more

  • Please Don't Go Back

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2021
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     | 1,684 views

    Many years ago, I was a Manager for McDonald’s and one of my Shift Manager’s who had 6 children lived in a very abusive situation. Her boyfriend who lived with her and the 6 children did not work; and he would do drugs all day while she worked. One day she came to me at work and asked for ...read more

  • Don't Go Back

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2021
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     | 1,703 views

    Several years ago, Karen and I was up in the Ruidoso area; and I decided to try a short cut that I thought I knew about. The problem was, the road turned into a very rough dirt road; and the further we went, the worse the road became. We came upon a farmer’s house and land; and there was a ...read more

  • The Flaming Wedding Dress  PRO

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003
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     | 4,256 views

    The Flaming Wedding Dress In one of my first weddings I learned to ask an important question. I now ask each bride if her dress has long sleeves. Why? In one particular wedding, the bride and groom approached the unity candle and as they were lighting the candle, the bride's sleeve caught ...read more

  • The Injured Bride  PRO

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    The Injured Bride Because of past experiences the list of questions and advice grow as I perform Weddings. Another important statement I make to the bride and groom during the Wedding Rehearsal is to put hand lotion on their hands when they get home that night and to not force the ring on the ...read more

  • The Red Neck Wedding

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003
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     | 4,543 views

    The Red Neck Wedding In the Summer of 2000 a couple came to me and explained that they wanted me to perform their Wedding ceremony. The man was a farmer and the woman had grown up on a farm. They explained to me that this was both of their 2nd marriage and neither one of them had a Church ...read more

  • A History Of Halloween  PRO

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    A HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN The Celtic festival of Samhain is probably the source of the present-day Halloween celebration. The Celts new year began on November first. A festival that began the previous evening honored Samhain, the Celtic lord of death. The celebration marked the beginning of the ...read more

  • Object Lesson  PRO

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    Object Lesson Supplies Needed: One large pumpkin with the facial features cut out. When you cut out the features save them because you will need them during this object lesson. You will also need to save some of the slime and seeds from the inside. You will also need a candle. Lesson: Could I ...read more