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2024 Baccalaureate Sermon
Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2024
A baccalaureate sermon given to a local high school graduating class 2024
2024 Baccalaureate Service Text: Psalm 90:9-12 Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you today. I know you students, I’ve met many of you, I’ve talked to most of you, and even taught some of you, so it’s an honor to be able to stand here and hopefully impart some wisdom. ...read more
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When Jesus Stopped: For Zacchaeus
Contributed by Chris Jordan on Sep 3, 2017
We need to overcome what obstacles in our lives that might hinder us from seeking and seeing Jesus.
WHEN JESUS STOPPED: FOR ZACCHAEUS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: Leonard Ravenhill: “There was a time when people came to church to meet with God. Now they come to church to sing songs and hear stories about Him.” Do we believe that Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever? (Hebrews 13:8). “1 A ...read more
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A Home Invasion
Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 21, 2013
This is a story that very few preach about. It is the story of Hezekiah allowing the enemy of God into his home. He allowed a home invasion in the name have making peace with the enemy of God. He died, and his family was lost to Babylon.
A Home Invasion II Kings 20:12-21 12 At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick. 13 And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, ...read more
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Baccalaureate 2011
Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
Preached this at the Baccalaureate service
Baccalaureate 2011 Graduation is an exciting time. It’s a time that you have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now and it’s here. It’s ...read more
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Baccalaureate Message
Contributed by Jay Troutman Iii on Apr 30, 2005
Message to prepare graduates for the world.
AS YOU START LIFE ON YOUR OWN - TWO THINGS: #1. NOTHING IS FAIR: · Everyone is not treated the same. · You must work at everything in order to achieve. 1. Your job. 2. Your relationships. 3. Your Faith. *There are no atheist in foxholes. * Seek a relationship w/God. Jer 29:13 ...read more
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Pentecost
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Today, we celebrate Pentecost - the day we received the Holy Spirit. On this day, the Holy Spirit came to Christians in power, and through the Spirit, we were given guidance and protection until Christ returns. He came to dwell in us, and to fill us. He is our intercessor, who helps us in our weakness. We must follow His guidance. He gives us wisdom, power, and a guarantee of the inheritance to come.
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