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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Who We Are Under The King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 17, 2016
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    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday about what it means to be Church.

    “Who We are Under the King” Jeremiah 23:1-6 In five weeks we will be singing “This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary!” This Thursday is Thanksgiving, and on that very day, many ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Living In The Presence Of God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2016
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    A sermon about trusting God.

    “Living in the Presence of God” Luke 21:1-4 What is the point of this story? Jesus is sitting in the Temple opposite the place where people are putting their money in the Temple Treasury. The Temple Treasury was located in what was called “The Court of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Following Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 2, 2016
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    Following Jesus means going places we might normally not go.

    “Following Jesus” John 4:4-30, 39-42 I am in my 8th year of being Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church. That means you all have put up with me for nearly 8 years!!! I’d say, that’s amazing, and thank you. In all seriousness, there are real positive things ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Interruptions Or Opportunities?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2016
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    What if ministry is interruptions?

    “Interruptions or Opportunities?” Mark 1:40-45 How do you react to interruptions? Think about that for a moment. Think about times you have had your plans interrupted. Perhaps you had bought plan tickets to visit someone or go on vacation and your flight is delayed. How did you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Hollow Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2016
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    A sermon about the haves and the have not's.

    “The Hollow Life” Luke 16:19-31 A famous rich person said the following at a college commencement: “A couple of years ago I found out what ‘you can’t take it with you’ means. I found out while I was lying in the ditch at the side of a country road, covered ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "There Is More Than Enough"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2016
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    A sermon about giving what we have to God.

    “There is More Than Enough” Matthew 14:13-21 Immediately before our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we are told that Jesus’ cousin, good friend, and trail blazer—John the Baptist—has been beheaded by Herod as a party favor for his daughter. Right before ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Blessed Are The Peace Makers"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2016
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    A sermon for the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

    Blessed are the Peace Makers Isaiah 2:4 Matthew 5:9 We live in a broken world. Something has gone terribly wrong. People are angry at one another. They are angry and suspicious of people who do not look like them, do not worship the same god, do not live in the same country, and vote for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A New Life Begins With You

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on Sep 5, 2016
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    There is nothing that can separate you from the power of God's forgiveness and redemptive grace - except you. Seek the Lord and you will receive the power to begin anew and maximize your potential in life.

    Come now, let us argue this out,” says the LORD. “No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you as white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18 NLT) My dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sins We're Ok With: Apathy & Selfishness

    Contributed by George Durham on Sep 5, 2016
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    Church members must continue to recognize our own sinfulness --even those not obvious or socially acceptable.

    SINS THE CHURCH IS OK WITH: Apathy & Selfishness Haggai 1: 2-6; Revelation 2: 1-4; Phil. 2:3,4, 21 Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of SELFISH ambition or vain conceit, but in Humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look NOT ONLY to your own interests but ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Tells You Who You Are?

    Contributed by George Durham on Aug 24, 2016
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    John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 Baptism is God's initiative of Grace reaching all those created, even infants, & sinners.

    WHO TELLS YOU WHO YOU ARE? John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 We Receive Our Identity From Others, From + Expectations Of Friends & Colleagues, From + Labels Society Puts Upon Us, & From + Influence Of Family. To become Christian is to receive a NEW IDENTITY. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Burdens?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2016
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    A sermon about laying your burdens down.

    “Burdens?” Luke 13:10-17 I have poor posture. When I see other people with good posture, I really admire their ability to sit or stand up straight, naturally—without even thinking about it. Mary Ellen has naturally good posture. My little 1 year old Owen has naturally ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's Traffic Report On The Two Roads

    Contributed by William H. Duke on Aug 11, 2016
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    Two roads, two gates, two destinies.. Wide and narrow roads leading to gate of destruction or gate of perfection.

    God’s Traffic Report on the Two Roads Matthew 7: 13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "God Calling: Matthew"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 28, 2016
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    A sermon about Jesus seeking those on the margins.

    “God Calling: Matthew” Matthew 9:9-13 I know that I’m a sinner. I often find that I am a slave to ways of being that I want to change. I am sick and in need of healing. So, Jesus has come for me. And that is what Jesus does. And that’s what Jesus did for Matthew, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Teaches The Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 10, 2016
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     | 6,108 views

    In the aftermath of violent deaths this week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Dallas, Texas, we speak to a nation that is overwhelmed with anger, grief, frustration, and despair. We have to address these issues.

    Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This parable is packed with invisible truths of our lives. Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "God Calling: Jeremiah"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2016
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     | 13,228 views

    A sermon about peacemaking in the midst of conflict.

    “God Calling: Jeremiah” Jeremiah 1:4-10 We have a hate problem in our country. This past week at least 10 people were shot in Chattanooga, 4 people died, 3 were homicides. Our nation watched in horror as graphic videos showed the killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist