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David Owens
Contributing sermons since Dec 11, 2003
Newest Sermons
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Keep The Unity Of The Spirit
Contributed on Mar 11, 2024
As we conclude this series on the 7 ones that lead to unity, we review the importance of being committed to unity and to allowing the 7 ones to be the focus of that unity.
A. The story is told about a man who was walking across a bridge one day, and saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. 1. The man immediately ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do it!” The man said, “Why shouldn't I?” 2. The rescuer said: “Well, there’s so much to live for!” The ...read more
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There Is One God And Father
Contributed on Mar 4, 2024
The final one of the seven ones that lead to unity is "There is one God and Father." In this sermon, we explore what it means that this one God is the Father of all, above all, through all and in all.
A. We’ve been studying the seven ones that equal unity from Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. In our text for this series, Paul declared: 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope at your calling— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and ...read more
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There Is One Baptism
Contributed on Feb 26, 2024
Ephesians 4 says that there is one baptism, but the New Testament mentions six different baptisms. Which is the one baptism that saves and unites?
A. The story is told of a preacher who had just started serving with a new congregation and for eight Sundays in a row, he preached about baptism. 1. The elders were growing tired of hearing about baptism and decided to assign the preacher a text for the next Sunday that would hopefully result in a ...read more
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There Is One Faith
Contributed on Feb 19, 2024
Although it looks like there are many faiths in our world today, there is only one faith that leads to salvation and unity and it is faith in Jesus. Our faith in Jesus must be expressed in leaning wholly on Him.
A. The story is told about an atheist who was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. 1. In one easy move, the Loch Nest monster tossed the atheist and his boat into the air. 2. Then the beast opened its mouth and was ready to swallow the man ...read more
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There Is One Lord
Contributed on Feb 12, 2024
For Jesus to be our Savior, He must also be our Lord. The Lordship of Jesus in our lives is lived out in view of God's ownership and our discipleship. The Lordship of Jesus is not a burden, but is our blessing, provision, and protection.
A. As you know, we are in a sermon series about the 7 ones that equal unity. 1. God wants His people to be unified and the 7 ones are the things that unite us. 2. So far in our series we have discussed the one body, the one Spirit, and the one hope. 3. Today, we want to talk about a subject that ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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7 Ones Equal Unity
Contributed on Jan 15, 2024
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Gospel Of Mark - Learning To Follow Jesus Our Servant King
Contributed on Mar 6, 2023
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One Anothering
Contributed on Nov 7, 2022
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Church Matters - A Study Of 1 Timothy
Contributed on Jun 13, 2022
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Ruth: Finding God's Gracious Plan The Midst Of Life's Pain
Contributed on May 16, 2022
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Heed The Commands
Contributed on Jul 18, 2011
HEED THE COMMANDS In July of 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Uganda, in which 103 Jewish hostages were freed. In less than 15 minutes, the soldiers had killed all 7 of the kidnappers and set the captives free. As successful as the rescue was, however, three of the ...read more
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Engaging God's Power
Contributed on Mar 14, 2011
ENGAGING GOD'S POWER Spiritual growth and success is a partnership with God. Paul captured this idea in Philippians 2:12-13, where he wrote: "continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." We ...read more
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Do You Remember Jesus’ Radical Prescription ...
Contributed on Jun 23, 2010
Do you remember Jesus’ radical prescription for avoiding temptation? In Matthew 5:27-30, He suggested that we should cut out or cut off whatever it is that leads us into sin. In the news this week was the story of Hartford, CT resident Jonathan Metz, a single man, who lived alone, who while ...read more
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The Story Is Told Of A 10-Year-Old Boy Who ...
Contributed on May 17, 2010
The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese Judo master. 2. The boy was doing well, but he couldn't understand why, after three months of training the ...read more
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Rawlins Kept U.s. Grant On His Horse
Contributed on Oct 19, 2009
RAWLINS KEPT U.S. GRANT ON HIS HORSE Ulysses S. Grant was a 4 star general of the union forces during the Civil War and became the 18th President of the United States. John A. Rawlins was Grant’s friend and fellow general, who became Grant’s chief of staff. During the Civil War, no one was ...read more