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David Parks
Contributing sermons since Apr 15, 2002
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Ten Commandments For Teens
Contributed on May 3, 2021
Since Moses came down off the mountain, lists of ten have been popular
TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR TEENAGERS Text: 1 Tim 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: 1. Since Moses came down from the mountain with the 10 Commandments, groupings of 10 have been popular 2. For years David Letterman’s nightly feature was a Top Ten List. 3. Today we are going to talk about (Title). 4. Before you get ...read more
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Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?
Contributed on Nov 28, 2020
As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic
THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more
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If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat
Contributed on Oct 3, 2020
If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."
IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more
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The Church Triumphant
Contributed on Jul 2, 2020
God has Always had a people.
THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT TEXT: Matt. 16:15-18. INTRODUCTION: 1. The history of the Lord's church is the history of the church triumphant. It has had its ups and downs, but: 1) It was built by the ultimate overcomer, "Be of good Cheer I have overcome the world." (John 16:33). 2) and it ...read more
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Independance Day - The Price Of Freedom
Contributed on Jul 2, 2020
Freedom is not free
INDEPENDENCE DAY - THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:18-23; Gal 5:13-16 Introduction: 1. Tell the story behind the quote: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for ...read more
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Growing In Grace
Contributed on Oct 31, 2014
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Modern Family God’s Way
Contributed on Aug 6, 2013
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Modern Family God's Way
Contributed on Aug 6, 2013
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Walking Like Jesus
Contributed on Feb 21, 2012
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What Kid’s Need
Contributed on Nov 30, 2007
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The Importance Of Preaching
Contributed on Aug 27, 2020
March 4, 1881 was a beautiful spring day in Washington D.C. James Garfield stood on the Capitol steps, placed a hand on the Bible, another on his heart, faced a crowd of thousands, and was sworn in as the 20th President of the United States. Like every Inauguration, it was a day ripe with ...read more
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A Confident Faith
Contributed on Apr 2, 2013
A CONFIDENT FAITH Jesus indicted the Pharisees saying: "All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will ...read more
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The Padded Cross
Contributed on Mar 25, 2013
THE PADDED CROSS Well, here I am, Lord. You said, "Take up your cross," and I'm here to do it. It's not easy, You know, this self-denial thing. I mean to go through with it, through...yes, Sir. I'll bet you wish more people were willing to be disciples like me. I've counted the cost and ...read more
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The Importance Of Vision
Contributed on Jun 26, 2012
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISION Walt Disney never lived to see the opening of Disney World. During the opening ceremonies, someone is reputed to have said to Walt’s wife, "It’s a shame Walt is not here to see ...read more
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Method Is Not What Matters Most
Contributed on Jun 1, 2012
METHOD IS NOT WHAT MATTERS MOST "Among the many myths of modernity, none has been more devastating to the church than the belief that method is what matters most in ministry. And nowhere has this myth been more pernicious than in preaching. Steeped in homiletical method, preaching is now more ...read more