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Ken Giese, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
January 25, 2014
What is a vision statement? A one sentence statement describing the clear and inspirational long-term change resulting from our work. This statement focuses primarily on what we hope to BECOME. A possible Vision Statement for our congregations: “The embodiment of the Church Christ said He would build...
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Ken Giese, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
January 18, 2014
What makes America exceptional? Is this merely an inflated opinion expressed by over-zealous patriots or is there really something to it? Separated from its enemies by vast, expansive oceans, blessed with fertile soil, temperate climate, astounding natural resources with governing documents declaring that all men are created equal...
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Jim Springer, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
January 11, 2014
Loving God with all our heart, soul and mind is the first and greatest commandment. One way to love God is to honor God. Three examples are used of men who were very concerned about God’s reputation and His honor: Abraham, Moses and Hezekiah. ...
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Ken Giese, Redding, CA
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Sermon,
December 28, 2013
American Exceptionalism – Part I
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Ken Giese, Stockton, CA
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Sermon,
December 21, 2013
What do candy canes and Christmas trees have to do with Jesus Christ? Where did these symbols originate and how do they compare with the symbols and imagery that God Himself established to describe and enhance the meaning of His annual Holy Days? Furthermore, is God concerned about...
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Joe Sanchez, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
December 14, 2013
Since the time of the Industrial Revolution, it became popular for many Bible scholars to take a critical view of the Bible, attacking the credibility of almost every story, character, prophecy and teaching of the Bible, dismissing them as tales of folklore. Is the Old Testament a reliable historical document? ...
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Ken Giese, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
December 7, 2013
Most of us are familiar with the phrase “Live For Today”, but you might be surprised to learn that the Bible has a lot to say about this principle. Even Jesus Christ referred to it in the outline prayer he gave to His disciples. How can...
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Ken Giese, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
November 23, 2013
As all of us gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, I would like to suggest that there is one element of God’s love for us that we might want to spend some extra time and energy thanking Him for this year. It reaches beyond the...
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Ken Giese, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
October 26, 2013
Think about this . . . the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, through the Apostle Peter, makes this statement to all of us: cast all of your cares upon Me because I care for you . . . I care about you! God Almighty invites you to burden Him with whatever you are...
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Ken Giese, Sacramento, CA
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Sermon,
October 19, 2013
Imperative (adjective): of vital importance; crucial; essential, necessary, indispensable, urgent.
In John 3, Christ made an imperative statement to Nicodemus . . . you must be born of water. Let’s examine the significance and importance of water baptism . . . reminding ourselves of the importance of an act that initiated and imitated...
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