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John 2:1-11

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King Duncan

... light stay green! Or Jesus, please help me to ace this test! Or, God, please let our team win! Is there anyone in the room who has ever prayed for that kind of miracle? Author Jay Kesler says that shortly after he got his driver's license he wrecked his dad's car. The crash tore away the front fender, two doors, and the rear fender. After Jay found out everyone was okay, he stood in the ditch and prayed, "Dear God, I pray this didn't happen." He opened his eyes and saw that the car was still wrecked, so he ...

2. Bridging the Generation Gap

Ephesians 6:1-4

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James Merritt

... . 3:21, "Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged." Speaking primarily to dads, but also to both parents, you can either beat your kids down or you can build your kids up. You can either discourage them or you can encourage them. Jay Kesler, in his book, Ten Mistakes Parents Make with Teenagers, gives us, I think, an exhaustive list of how, if we're not careful, we can aggravate, frustrate, and provoke our children: Mistake # 1 - Failure to be a consistent model. "Do as I say, not ...

3. Repealing the Laws

John 2:1-11

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King Duncan

Author Jay Kesler says that shortly after he got his driver's license he wrecked his dad's car. The crash tore away the front fender, two doors, and the rear fender. After Jay found out everyone was okay, he stood in the ditch and prayed, "Dear God, I pray this didn't happen." He opened his eyes and saw that the car was still wrecked, so he closed his eyes, squinted real hard, and prayed again, "Dear God, it didn't happen." Then ...

4. Losing Favor Or Losing Flavor?

Mark 9:42-50

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King Duncan

... living, but a higher standard for living is much more important. Even better is a high standard for loving. Then we will not have to worry that the salt will never get out of the shaker. 1 Lloyd Olgivie, 12 STEPS TO LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Waco: Word Books, 1987). 2 Jay Kesler, FAMILY FORUM (Wheaton: Victor Press, 1984). 3 COME BEFORE WINTER 4 Wade T. Burton, Coronaca, S.C. 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF PREACHING (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1985).

5. A Friend In High Places

Hebrews 7:11-28

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King Duncan

... times have you said to your teenager, "Anyone who gets you in trouble is not your friend"? How important are your friends to you? Lee Iacocca's father always told him that when you die, if you've got five real friends, then you've had a great life. Writer Jay Kesler has said that one of his great hopes in life is to wind up with at least eight people who will attend his funeral . . . without once checking their watches. (2) How important is it to you to have friends? When we are young, it can be a matter of ...

6. The Evangelist Has a Shady Past

John 4:1-26

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King Duncan

... life you messed up. Actually, the exact opposite may be true. Most people today are turned off by what we may call super saints. Most people want to hear from somebody whose faith has been tested . . . who knows what it is to experience grace. Pastor Jay Kesler once told about a boy who had been arrested for armed robbery. The boy’s parents, who were professing Christians and very active in their church, were so ashamed that they didn’t leave their home for several days. They didn’t know if they could ...

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