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The Leech of More

Message by Chad Kelly rec0901-113355 Proverbs 30:15 The leech has two suckers that cry out, ”˜More!  More!”™. (NLT)   The Leech of “More” Colossians 3:5b Don”™t be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry. (NLT) … Continue reading

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Counting Your Way Up to Gratitude

Message by Chad Kelly rec0825-112649   Betsy has a coaster on her night stand that says: “We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust our sails.” Your attitude””you CAN choose it!    You cannot choose all of life”™s circumstances””you cannot … Continue reading

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The Foundation for True Gratitude

Message by Chad Kelly rec0818-112721   1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (MSG) 16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. Seriously, … Continue reading

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Lord, Hear My Complaint

Message by Chad Kelly rec0811-113030   Frodo, in J.R.R. Tolkien”™s classic “Lord of the Rings” series is that little hobbit on whom the One Ring falls. He and only he must bear this terrible possession to the fires of Mount … Continue reading

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Lord, Cure My Complaining

Message by Chad Kelly rec0804-112611 Introduction Viktor Frankl Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. If Viktor Frankl””having endured a concentration camp””can say … Continue reading

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Hope Beyond Betrayal

Message by Chad Kelly rec0728-112816 Introduction   Several years ago, the FBI dug up a Soviet “mole”””a Soviet double agent””who was selling intelligence information toRussiafor big money, and had been for 14 years.  This information included the names of some … Continue reading

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Redeemed From Religion

Message by Chad Kelly rec0721-113514 The following dialogue took place in one of the leading Christian schools in the 200s AD: “What must I forsake?” a young man asked. “Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your … Continue reading

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Redemptive “Littleness”

Message by Chad Kelly rec0714-113426 Introduction”” Alan Jackson”™s song has been a family favorite for years””beginning when Nathan was just big enough to catch the words and sing the song! It”™s a great thought””“It”™s alright to be little bitty!” And … Continue reading

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Redemptive Economics

 Message by Chad Kelly (Due to technical difficulties, the audio recording of this sermon is unavailable.)  A Christian publication had the following headlines: On the left””“First Baptist Church Celebrates New $23 Million Building” On the right, a much smaller article “Baptist Relief … Continue reading

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Redeeming Our Fears

Message by Chad Kelly rec0630-113519 Introduction [MICE Slide] We have a few mice around the house these days”¦and Betsy is just plain scared of these little critters! Fear can mess with us! Black Bart was a professional thief whose very … Continue reading

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