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Jerry Fenter
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Teach Them To Your Children
Contributed on May 23, 2002
(Father’s Day sermon) The role & responsibility of fathers in teaching their children about God.
Teach Them To Your Children Deut. 11:18-21; 26-28 The role of the father in today’s family isn’t the same as it was in earlier generations. A survey conducted by Child magazine and reported in the 3/93 issue found more fathers today taking part in child-raising than those of a generation ...read more
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God's Plan For Intimacy
Contributed on May 23, 2002
The need for intimacy is fulfilled in marriage, family, and the church.
God’s Plan For Intimacy Genesis 2:18-25 A small child came home from Sunday School and told his mother: "The teacher told us how God made the first man and the first woman. He made man first, but the man was very lonely with no one to talk to, so God put the man to sleep, and while he was ...read more
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The Risen Savior
Contributed on May 23, 2002
Jesus is our resurrected savior.
Portraits of Jesus The Risen Savior Luke 24:1-12 (Story of Jesus on trial at the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington DC. Emphasize the remark by ACLU advocate Bruce Fein.) Is it possible that the resurrection is not all that important? Is it possible that our sins could be ...read more
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The Prodigal Savior
Contributed on May 23, 2002
The reckless extravagance of love, especially God’s love.
Portraits of Jesus The Prodigal Savior Mark 14:1-9 Has it ever occurred to you that one of the characteristics of love is wastefulness? Maybe wastefulness isn’t such a good word; perhaps extravagance is a better word. Has it ever occurred to you that Jesus displayed some of the traits of a ...read more
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Jesus The Jilted Lover
Contributed on May 23, 2002
Jesus loves us even when we reject his love for us.
Portraits of Jesus Matthew 23 I. The Jilted Lover A. See His Love (Matt. 23:37) i. Jeremiah 31:3 ii. Hosea 11:1, 3-4 iii. John 3:16 B. He died for the Pharisee, too C. Feel His Rejection i. John 1:10-11 ii. Hosea 11:2 Lesson: We can be religious, and still reject Jesus. We ...read more
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Portraits Of Jesus
Contributed on May 23, 2002
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Entering A New Era
Contributed on May 23, 2002
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A Father's Role
Contributed on May 23, 2002
A FATHER'S ROLE “The most urgent domestic challenge facing the United States at the close of the 20th century is the re-creation of fatherhood as a social role for men.” “A good father does these basic things: provides for his family, protects his family, and gives ...read more
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William Barclay Has Said, "We Have Not Even Begun ...
Contributed on May 23, 2002
William Barclay has said, “We have not even begun to be Christian if we think of giving to Christ and to his church in ...read more
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In November Of 1999 In Lubbock, Texas, Jimmy ...
Contributed on May 23, 2002
In November of 1999 in Lubbock, Texas, Jimmy Allen, the former President of the Southern Baptist Convention, spoke about one of the greatest hurts of his life. His daughter-in-law and his two grandsons, had all become infected with HIV from a tainted blood transfusion received during her first ...read more
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Back In The Days Of Desegregation A Mother ...
Contributed on May 23, 2002
Back in the days of desegregation a mother nervously awaited her daughter’s return from the first day of school. When she arrived the mother quickly asked, “How was it?” The little white girl said, “Mommy, I sat next to a black girl all day.” The mom said, “What ...read more
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There Is A Story About A Little Girl Who Had A ...
Contributed on May 23, 2002
There is a story about a little girl who had a large collection of dolls, of every description. It was obvious that her dolls brought her much pleasure. A visitor asked her which of her dolls was her favorite. "Just a moment," she said as she rushed into another room. In a moment she was back with ...read more