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					<title>Be Reconciled to God!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[God urges us to be reconciled through Jesus Christ!  We can only be brought to peace with God through His Son Jesus.  Let's commit our lives to Him and be brought to peace with God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 4 Sep 2011 00:13:11 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Despite Persecution, Live as Common-Sense Christians!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Despite Persecution, we are called to live as Christians in a corrupt world.  Peter tells us to maintain Christian conduct, to live wisely (with common sense), and to fear God instead of man.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 3 Sep 2011 12:51:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>The Conduct of a Believing Household</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peter gives both believing wives and husbands some to-the-point instructions in order that Jesus might be glorified, even if they are persecuted wrongly for trusting in our Savior.  Let us take these instructions to heart!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:52:03 -0800</pubDate>
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					<title>Showing Honor in Spite of Persecution</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jesus was our suffering servant, and as Peter draws comparisons between Isaiah 53 and our lifestyles, we need to follow and focus on Jesus, keeping our hearts right with Him despite any wrongful persecution.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:10:48 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>A-Z Attributes of God</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our God is amazing, and He is zealous for all to come to know Him.  This message is a list of 26 attributes of God, and even with this all said, there are so many more ways to arrange this list!  I pray it's a blessing to you.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:23:33 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>A Blameless Conversation</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-blameless-conversation-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-action-159558.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There is an utter necessity for Christians to live a pure and blameless life before a world that wants to demean the name of Jesus.  We need Jesus, we need to proclaim Jesus, and we need to represent Jesus!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:54:36 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Jabez: Overcoming the Significance of a Sorrowful Name </title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jabez-overcoming-the-significance-of-a-sorrowful-name-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-faith-159375.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jabez' mother named him 'Sorrow,' but the LORD kept this man of prayer from experiencing it.  We ought to pray faithfully to God, asking Him to help us in any weighty task and to bring about what is dear to our hearts and according to His will.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 7 Aug 2011 16:01:13 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Precious in His Sight</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/precious-in-his-sight-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-finding-fulfillment-159372.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Come to Jesus, Be acceptable in His sight, and Believe on Him for provision in every area of your life.  We are rejected by the world, but precious in the sight of God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 7 Aug 2011 13:10:37 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Norway: Let God be your Strength and Refuge</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives.  Let&#8217;s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so.  Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:06:46 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Five Anti-Growth Attributes to Avoid</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peter urges us as believers (especially new ones) to be nourished and grow closer to Jesus, and he highlights five anti-growth attributes that will keep us from doing so!  Avoid the evil, cling to what is good!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:40:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Living in a Very Serious Way -- Holiness before God</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have been redeemed in a very serious way -- through the Blood of Jesus -- and thus, out of love for Him, we need to live in a very serious way before Him -- in holiness before God.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 3 Jul 2011 10:05:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Where is Jesus Foretold in the Old Testament?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/where-is-jesus-foretold-in-the-old-testament-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-messianic-prophecies-158187.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The prophets longed to see how and when the Messiah would be revealed, and yet God gave them glimpses of various attributes. This is a survey of a handful of these glimpses, and the beauty is that the Gospel is fully available for us through Jesus today!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:06:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Isaac: Son of Promise, and a Father of God&#8217;s Destiny</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/isaac-son-of-promise-and-a-father-of-gods-destiny-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-faith-157994.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Though Abraham is declared to be the &quot;father of many nations&quot; by the LORD, his son Isaac is worth investigating this Father&#8217;s Day -- he was a man of faith: born a son of promise, and serving as an exquisite illustration of God&#8217;s destiny.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:40:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Five Characteristics brought on by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/five-characteristics-brought-on-by-the-holy-spirit-at-pentecost-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-holy-spirit-baptism-157727.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Holy Spirit brought on powerful things on the Day of Pentecost, and His effects lasted.  There were Five characteristics brought on by the Holy Spirit's indwelling of saints: Devotion, Awe, Extreme Generosity, Community, and Fruitfulness.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:36:19 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Rejoicing in our Inheritance, Despite a Horrible Job Market</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/rejoicing-in-our-inheritance-despite-a-horrible-job-market-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-suffering-joy-in-157658.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As unemployment is still rampant, some of us struggle to make ends meet, needless to say provide an inheritance for our next generation. However, through any frustration and hold-up in life, we are called to REJOICE in our promised inheritance in Heaven.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011 16:01:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Memorial Day: Reflecting on the Sacrifice, yet Looking to Hope</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/memorial-day-reflecting-on-the-sacrifice-yet-looking-to-hope-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-america-157441.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On Memorial Day, we remember the lives and reflect on the sacrifice of loved ones lost in times of war.  Let this also be a Memorial Day in which we look to Jesus, reflect on His Sacrifice, and grasp the hope that only comes through Him.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 12:55:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Camping Out for Jesus&#8217; Return</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/camping-out-for-jesus-return-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-rapture-157237.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked.  ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 19:21:24 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Sent on a Mission by Jesus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/sent-on-a-mission-by-jesus-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-missions-156329.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Just as Jesus had authority, told His disciples what would happen, and told them what to do, He has the same in our lives and has sent us on a mission to make disciples in this dying world.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:18:29 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Nahum: Where do you Stand with the LORD?</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/nahum-where-do-you-stand-with-the-lord-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-gods-forgiveness-156055.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We see various aspects of the LORD from Nahum -- POWERFUL, a Refuge for the righteous, and Wrathful on the wicked.  Let us flee from the Avenging Wrath at hand and take on the LORD as our Stronghold through trusting in His Son's Sacrifice for us!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:27:25 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Micah: Right Conduct out of a Right Heart for God</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/micah-right-conduct-out-of-a-right-heart-for-god-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-action-155852.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God calls His people to know Him authentically, with good works, yet most importantly, from a right heart that beats for Him alone.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:14:35 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Why Evangelize?  (Part 1)</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/why-evangelize-part-1-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-155583.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[1. There is no other way but Jesus, 2. We are commanded in Scripture (and by Jesus!) to evangelize (preach the good tidings of hope in Him)]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:23:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Our Faithful God, Calling Back a Gomer-like People</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/our-faithful-god-calling-back-a-gomer-like-people-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-restoration-155361.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God is faithful and desires our faithfulness.  Whether this requires reconciliation or not, God passionately pursues us, and we need to do the same for Him, as well!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:15:30 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Famous Amos</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Israel was guilty of oppressing the poor and needy and perverting justice, despite ritually worshipping God in sacrifice and worship.  Are our actions backed by an authentic heart?  Are we displeasing God despite 'doing all the right things'?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:07:37 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>A Whale of a Rescue</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The LORD is Sovereign, accomplishing His purposes.  The LORD is over all Creation, preparing ways to second chances that we would never have naturally figured.  The LORD is available to all and shows great Mercy and Compassion.  Has the LORD sent you a wh]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:27:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Jonah, the Unintentional Evangelist</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jonah-the-unintentional-evangelist-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-154122.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Despite Jonah's attempt to flee, the LORD had a greater plan for the sailors as well as the prophet Jonah himself.  Despite situations that seem hopeless and fruitless, the LORD can bring redemption and His purposes about, because HE IS GOD!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2011 23:06:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Follow Me</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/follow-me-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-discipleship-154113.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Regardless of what season of life we are in, and regardless of our walk of life, we are always called to follow Jesus.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:37:31 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>The Majestic, Holy, and Eternal LORD</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-majestic-holy-and-eternal-lord-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-gods-holiness-153401.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We serve an amazing LORD, and we see from Psalm 93 that He is majestic, holy, and eternal, and in response, we need to worship Him with our entire being.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:46:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Man's Responsibility and God's Sovereignty: A Portrait of Pilate</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/mans-responsibility-and-gods-sovereignty-a-portrait-of-pilate-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-action-153321.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pilate was quite the people-pleaser, yet God allowed this man to be in power to further God's plan to bring us hope and reconciliation through Jesus.  What can we learn and how can we celebrate Jesus' Sacrifice?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 8 Jan 2011 18:08:04 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Believers&#8217; Prayer for Boldness</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/believers-prayer-for-boldness-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-power-153320.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God showed a sign, the Believers prayed with unity, they asked for boldness, and as a result, God showed a sign, they were unified, and they were emboldened by the power of God!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 8 Jan 2011 18:06:10 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Good Soil</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Preaching outline on the Parable of the Good Soil, with intro &amp; application.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2011 23:05:17 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Let us Worship and Bow Down</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/let-us-worship-and-bow-down-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-worship-general-153161.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Let us worship and bow down to the LORD because of who He is, and let us avoid doing it in an improper way, from Psalm 95.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2011 21:21:09 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Prophetic Gifts: The Prophets and the Wise Men</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/prophetic-gifts-the-prophets-and-the-wise-men-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-christmas-153159.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A survey focus on the prophecy behind the Son of God from the Old Testament, as well as the significance of the gifts in light of these prophecies.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2011 20:25:34 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Final Victory and Demise</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/final-victory-and-demise-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-apocalypse-153117.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Revelation 19:11-21 shows us that we can be confident that Jesus has already won Final Victory in its description of the Victory of the King of Kings' Army and the Demise of the Beast's Army.  Be AT the Lord's Wedding feast, don't BE a feast for the fowl!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2011 00:29:26 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Lessons from Solomon's Temple Dedication</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/lessons-from-solomons-temple-dedication-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-prayer-how-to-153116.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Solomon's prayer includes Worship, Repentance, Petitioning, and a Restatement of the LORD as God.  Prayer should lead to these things as well as spiritual rejuvenation, increased trust, peace that passes all understanding.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2011 00:21:08 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Three Lessons from a Professional DDR Player</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/three-lessons-from-a-professional-ddr-player-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-lordship-of-christ-153099.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Brief lessons to a youth group from a world-record holding Dance Dance Revolution player.  (1) Your life should be completely lived in service to God; (2) Develop your talents, but not for your own glory, (3) Follow God&#8217;s Calling on your life.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:54:56 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/three-lessons-from-a-professional-ddr-player-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-lordship-of-christ-153099.asp</guid>
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					<title>Newness: Fa&#231;ade and Reality</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/newness-faade-and-reality-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-153082.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What type of Newness is meaningful?  Basic outline: (1) Newness will be experienced in full through Jesus alone, (2) Newness can be experienced now through Internal Transformation through Jesus alone, (3) Will you experience Newness through Jesus?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 1 Jan 2011 18:30:28 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>King of Kings, High Priest, and Ultimate Sacrifice</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/king-of-kings-high-priest-and-ultimate-sacrifice-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-birth-of-jesus-152923.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A message focuing on the gifts given by these &quot;wise men&quot; from afar, both relating to significance to Jesus' life, as well as some background on how these gifts were used throughout Scripture.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:33:09 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Jesus' Glorious Prayer for our Unity</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-glorious-prayer-for-our-unity-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-glory-152583.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus prayed for those who would follow Him in generations down the road.  He prays for us to be unified, and it should be our pursuit to promote Christian unity and to point to Him and His Glory through our lives.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:01:06 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>The Way to Heaven</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-way-to-heaven-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-jesus-christ-152392.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus is the only Way to Heaven.  Will you be found as one of His at His return?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:01:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-way-to-heaven-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-jesus-christ-152392.asp</guid>
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					<title>Give Thanks!</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/give-thanks-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-gratitude-152173.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In all things, whether good or bad, we are to be thankful for what God has given us OR what God can make of our bad situation.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:42:03 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/give-thanks-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-gratitude-152173.asp</guid>
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					<title>The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!)</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-compassionate-life-restorer-come-forth-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-god-brings-hope-151813.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Is Jesus calling to your spirit, &quot;COME FORTH&quot;?  Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:34:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-compassionate-life-restorer-come-forth-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-god-brings-hope-151813.asp</guid>
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					<title>The Controversial Savior</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-controversial-savior-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-holy-spirit-in-believers-151436.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus refreshes, outflows, and brings transformation -- will we follow Him as Prophet, Messiah, or just a man from Galilee?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 6 Nov 2010 17:23:12 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Food for Thought</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/food-for-thought-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-gods-provisions-151189.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus is our Miraculous Provider and our Multiplier, who teaches us in challenging ways, and who can use what little we have to do a great work for His Kingdom, despite whether it looks to be a task 'too big' to us or not.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:54:36 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Jesus Christ, the Preeminent One who Reconciles</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/jesus-christ-the-preeminent-one-who-reconciles-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-jesus-christ-151184.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We can be reconciled through Jesus because of Who He is, what He has done, and regardless of our past.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:41:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Let's Tell the World about Our Messiah!</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/lets-tell-the-world-about-our-messiah-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-evangelism-the-lost-151059.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman in John 4, who has a John 3 experience.  Are we telling those around us about our Messiah, despite cultural boundaries or personal prejudices?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:11:07 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/lets-tell-the-world-about-our-messiah-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-evangelism-the-lost-151059.asp</guid>
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					<title>The Light-Bearing Word of God Revealed</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-light-bearing-word-of-god-revealed-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-creation-150859.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus is our Glorious King and Creator, who came as the very expression and being of God in the flesh.  He offers His light to us as our compassionate High Priest -- will you accept?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:12:30 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-light-bearing-word-of-god-revealed-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-creation-150859.asp</guid>
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					<title>Reflecting on the Sermon on the Mount</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/reflecting-on-the-sermon-on-the-mount-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-obedience-148054.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Direct Instructions, Implicit Applications, and Post-Sermon Reactions of the Sermon on the Mount.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:32:25 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>The LORD, the King of Creation and Natural Wonders</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-lord-the-king-of-creation-and-natural-wonders-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-creation-148053.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sermonette on Psalm 29, showing the LORD as amazingly powerful and creative.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:22:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-lord-the-king-of-creation-and-natural-wonders-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-creation-148053.asp</guid>
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					<title>A Workaholic's Guide to the Grace and Provision of the LORD</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-workaholics-guide-to-the-grace-and-provision-of-the-lord-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-grace-148052.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Psalm 127 shows us the true answer to the daily worries of the workaholic -- the LORD's grace and provision.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:15:39 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-workaholics-guide-to-the-grace-and-provision-of-the-lord-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-grace-148052.asp</guid>
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					<title>The First Sentence of Titus</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-first-sentence-of-titus-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-salvation-148051.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The first sentence of Titus highlights some power-packed truths about God, the Gospel, and our hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:06:40 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Deliverance in the Storms of Life</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/deliverance-in-the-storms-of-life-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-stress-148050.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus has power over the wind, the waves, and the storms of life.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:55:48 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/deliverance-in-the-storms-of-life-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-stress-148050.asp</guid>
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					<title>Our Shepherd, the Good Shepherd</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/our-shepherd-the-good-shepherd-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-comfort-147903.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The LORD our Shepherd is also our Good Shepherd.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:14:18 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/our-shepherd-the-good-shepherd-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-comfort-147903.asp</guid>
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					<title>Send Others!</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/send-others-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-action-147902.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The local church is an agency of commissioning and sending.  Are we deliberately training those called to ministry and affirming them via sending at the Holy Spirit's prompting?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:56:31 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>An 'Offal' Way of Service</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-offal-way-of-service-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-heart-147878.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As ministers of the LORD, let us follow in the example of Levi, which leads to blessing, and not in the example of the Priests addressed in Malachi, which leads to cursing.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:56:55 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-offal-way-of-service-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-heart-147878.asp</guid>
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					<title>In Unified Praise and Thanksgiving</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/in-unified-praise-and-thanksgiving-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-unity-147877.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As a body of believers, we should worship God in unified praise and thanksgiving.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:51:56 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Enduring Chastisement</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/enduring-chastisement-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-character-147876.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[God disciplines us well and for our growth -- how should we behave in these times?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:48:24 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Make DISCIPLES!</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/make-disciples-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-discipleship-147875.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In the Great Commission in Matthew 28, there are many imperatival participles, but Jesus&#8217; only direct imperative to His disciples was, &#8217;Make Disciples!&#8217;  What do we do with this?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:42:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>John 17 - A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/john-17--a-glorious-prayer-of-joy-through-immense-pain-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-joy-147855.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus suffered and died for us.  Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:40:32 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>And When You Pray...</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/and-when-you-pray-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-prayer-general-147851.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus gives us a wonderful model prayer with a lot of rich elements.  Let's study it!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:34:27 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>An Encounter with the King</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-encounter-with-the-king-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-call-of-the-disciples-147838.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Isaiah encounters the King of Kings, Jesus, and in this Christophany, we see some amazing things from his commissioning.  May we be obedient when He calls!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:24:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Drop Everything</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/drop-everything-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-disciples-147836.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The disciples give us a great model for living -- Drop everything and follow Jesus.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:04:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Spirit and Flesh</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/spirit-and-flesh-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-sanctification-147829.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Exploring the dynamic between our flesh and the Spirit at work within believers.  Where is hope?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:05:05 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Not So With You</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/not-so-with-you-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-leadership-general-147802.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Jesus&#8217; leadership command to His disciples was not one of lording it over others in entitlement, but rather selflessly serving them in humility.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:40:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Running the Marathon</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/running-the-marathon-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-character-147801.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:24:28 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>How Long, O LORD?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Habakkuk asks the main question, &#8217;How Long, O LORD?&#8217; through a very confusing time in Judah&#8217;s history.  Deals with suffering, hope, and our LORD&#8217;s sovereignty]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:39:11 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Godly Fathers: Leading, Loving, and Raising Right</title>
					<link>http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/godly-fathers-leading-loving-and-raising-right-sterling-franklin-sermon-on-fathers-day-147748.asp</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Father&#8217;s Day, we reflect on our main text, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, to see that godly fathers lead, love, and raise right.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:48:34 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Cleansing Power of God</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Isaiah was cleansed and enabled to do God&#8217;s Will in his life - will you say, &quot;Here am I, send me?&quot;]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:32:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Grice's Quality Maxim</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice&#8217;s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 7 Feb 2002 15:59:31 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>4 - Tempted in the Wilderness</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jesus was tempted, yet He didn&#8217;t succumb to the enticement to sin.  Jesus Reigns!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2002 14:52:43 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>3 - Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Gifts the Wise Men brought were a symbol of Jesus&#8217; Life - He would be our King, High Priest, and would die for the payment of our sins.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2002 13:03:20 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>2 - Matthew&#8217;s Genealogy of Jesus</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jesus&#8217; Genealogy is like a sine wave!  Some cool points about Jesus&#8217; Genealogy in the account of the apostle Matthew.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2002 15:51:51 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>1 - In the Beginning</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[God created a beautiful World and beautiful creatures.  What did he create, and where were we deceived as humans?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2002 21:08:15 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>The Lord Provides</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Lord parted the Red Sea for Moses and the Israelites, provided a male sheep (ram) for Abraham, and provides the Lamb of God for us for Salvation!  He will provide for you today!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sat, 5 Jan 2002 15:30:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>&quot;Three Key Bible Revelations&quot;</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Wonderful things the Word of God - the Bible - shows us about the attributes God and how to live life His Way.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 3 Jan 2002 21:00:52 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>Above, Yet Made a Form Below</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even though Jesus was made Higher than angels, He came to earth as a human, a form below, so that He would be a proper High Priest and atonement for our sins.  Praise the Lord!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:50:02 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>God's Power in a Darkened Room</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[My first message to teenz4theLord online Youth Group, a discussion about the Power of General Prayer in a dark closet or room.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2002 17:18:25 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>A Pure Heart to Serve the Lord</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?  He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.  In a society that embraces sin, how do we keep clean?]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2001 15:21:23 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>All Charges Dismissed</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some say that justice is blind, but the justice of Jesus Christ is Infinitely Righteous.  With Jesus as our Savior, He is Faithful &amp; Just to forgive us of all our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2001 17:16:03 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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					<title>The Reason</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus&#8217; Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas.  Be blessed, in Jesus&#8217; Name!]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2001 16:12:58 -0800</pubDate>
					<author>Sterling Franklin</author>
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