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Husband, Father, Grandfather, Air Force Veteran, Pastor-Teacher and Chairman of Elders of First Baptist Church, Atwood, Illinois!

SERMON STARTER FOR SUNDAY, MAY 18th, 2014. Genesis 5 – “And He Died!”

What we have in these 32 verses are ten genealogies in the Family of Adam and Eve from Creation until the Flood! The Genealogy of Adam (5:1-5)   The Genealogy of Seth (5:6-8) The Genealogy of Enosh (5:9-11) The Genealogy … Continue reading

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SERMON STARTER FOR SUNDAY MAY 11TH, 2014 – MOTHER’S DAY!

Exodus 1:22 – 2:10 1:22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.” 2:1 Now a man from the house of Levi went … Continue reading

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Abel

He was, of course, the younger son; and he was, like his brother, adored;                                 he always strived to live his life in obedience to … Continue reading

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Sermon Starter for Sunday, April 27th, 2014 “Understanding Genesis 1 – 11” Genesis 4:1-17 – Sin Brings Forth Death!

Genesis 4:1-17 1 “Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and … Continue reading

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How to Study the Bible!

To effectively study the Bible, you will need three things… #1 TIME: 1. Set aside time to read One Chapter per day! 2. It does not matter when that time is as long as it works for you on a … Continue reading

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Sermon Starter for Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2014 Psalm 22:1-18 “The Crucifixion through the Eyes of Jesus!”

Psalm 22:1-18 1 “To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O … Continue reading

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Sermon Starter for Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2014 “Get Close and Stay Close to Jesus”

Matthew 21:1-11 1 “Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Beth-phage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a … Continue reading

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Sermon Starter for Sunday, April 6th, 2014 “Understanding Genesis 1 – 11” Genesis 4:1-17 – Sin Brings Forth Death!

Genesis 4:1-17 1 “Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, … Continue reading

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Sermon Starter for Sunday, 3/23/2014 Genesis 3/21 “The Scarlet Thread of Redemption”

Genesis 3:21 “And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the … Continue reading

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Sermon Starter for 3/16/2014: Genesis 3:14-24 “The Curse and the Cure”

Genesis 3:14-24 14 “The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all … Continue reading

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