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Shawn Drake
Contributing sermons since May 25, 2001
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A Time To Endure
Contributed on Nov 24, 2019
This is the 3rd sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)
Series: A Time To… [#3] A TIME TO ENDURE Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction: Signing up to do something is not that difficult. Sticking with it when there are many valid reasons to quit is not so easy. Haggai 2:1-5 (NIV) 1 on the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through ...read more
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A Time To Respond
Contributed on Nov 24, 2019
This is the 2nd sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)
Series: A Time To… [#2] A TIME TO RESPOND Haggai 1:12-15 Introduction: There was a young man who was visiting his grandparents. His Grandpa was in his study reading and the boy walked in carrying a peach. The boy said something that his Grandpa didn’t hear, so he handed the peach to him. ...read more
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A Time To Listen
Contributed on Nov 10, 2019
This is the 1st sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)
Series: A Time To… [#1] A TIME TO LISTEN Haggai 1:1-11 Introduction: On Wednesday Night, we listened to concerns about our Fall Festival. Have we forgotten the purpose of our event? Can we do more to lead people to Christ? It has given me a lot to think about. Are we just having events and ...read more
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Don't Be Idle
Contributed on Nov 10, 2019
This is the 7th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.
Series: Continued Encouragement [#7] DON’T BE IDLE 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Introduction: As we have stated every week; both letters to the Thessalonians were letters of encouragement. While Paul continually was encouraging them and complimenting them, he did want them to remember why they ...read more
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Prayer Requests
Contributed on Nov 10, 2019
This is the 6th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.
Series: Continued Encouragement [#6] PRAYER REQUESTS 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Introduction: It is not uncommon to hear from Church people what is wrong with the leadership. People spend a lot of time trying to change the leadership within a church to fit within their guidelines and wants. I often ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Continued Encouragement (2 Thessalonians)
Contributed on Sep 26, 2019
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Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles
Contributed on Sep 13, 2019
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Encouragement (1 Thessalonians)
Contributed on Jul 21, 2019
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The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation
Contributed on Jun 30, 2019
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The Armor Of God
Contributed on Jun 29, 2019
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The Flaming Wedding Dress
Contributed on Feb 22, 2003
The Flaming Wedding Dress In one of my first weddings I learned to ask an important question. I now ask each bride if her dress has long sleeves. Why? In one particular wedding, the bride and groom approached the unity candle and as they were lighting the candle, the bride's sleeve caught ...read more
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The Injured Bride
Contributed on Feb 22, 2003
The Injured Bride Because of past experiences the list of questions and advice grow as I perform Weddings. Another important statement I make to the bride and groom during the Wedding Rehearsal is to put hand lotion on their hands when they get home that night and to not force the ring on ...read more
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A History Of Halloween
Contributed on Oct 25, 2001
A HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN The Celtic festival of Samhain is probably the source of the present-day Halloween celebration. The Celts new year began on November first. A festival that began the previous evening honored Samhain, the Celtic lord of death. The celebration marked the beginning of ...read more
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Object Lesson
Contributed on Oct 25, 2001
Object Lesson Supplies Needed: One large pumpkin with the facial features cut out. When you cut out the features save them because you will need them during this object lesson. You will also need to save some of the slime and seeds from the inside. You will also need a candle. Lesson: Could ...read more