Posts by Bret Yaeger

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In The Midst of Revival

Guest speaker Mac Cockrell of LifeAction Ministries helps lead us into a week of community revival in Dalton, GA. 1 Kings 18:20-39 (ESV) We are confronted with a choice. We must cry out with confidence. We know that the calling might seem crazy. http://templebaptist.church/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016-09-11_AM-Mac-Cockrell.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:27 — 47.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Spotify | Email |…
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All In With All My Heart

Luke 10:25-28 (NIV) To have eternal life and live for the Lord, you have to be ALL IN! Being ALL IN means: All the affections of my heart are in to the Lord! All the faithfulness of my soul is in to the Lord! All the capabilities of my strength are in to the Lord! All the thoughts of my…
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What If I Really Have Faith?

Matt. 17:14-21 (NKJV) If I really have faith: I would believe that God works through me. I would see God as bigger than my obstacle. I would not put boundaries on God. Three things that hinder answers to prayer: Lack of real faith in the Lord hinders prayers. Lack of a right fellowship with the Lord hinders prayers. Lack of…
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What If I Really Loved Others?

John 13:34-35 (NIV) Jesus said to love like He loved us! How was Jesus’ love shown to us? Jesus showed us sacrificial love. (John 3:16) Jesus showed us serving love. (Mark 10:45) Jesus showed us forgiving love. (Luke 23:34) Jesus showed us unconditional love. (Rom. 5:8) Jesus showed us chosen love. (John 15:16) How is our love shown for one…
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What If I Forgive Like Jesus Forgives?

Matt. 6:14-15 (NKJV) Forgiveness Reflects Christ In Us As Christians, we are never more like Jesus Christ than when we forgive. We learn forgiveness from what Jesus showed us by His example and by what is said in scripture. Forgiveness Is A Choice I Must Make To Be Like Jesus. Luke 23:34 Forgiveness Is A Constant To Having Great Relationships. Matt.…
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What If I Really Loved The Lord?

John 14:15-21 (NKJV) Many say that they love the Lord, but what do our actions say? Actions speak louder than words! Jesus taught us, if we love Him, we would: Be faithful to His word. (That’s Obedience) John 14:15 Be feeding His sheep. (That’s Serving) John 21:15-17 Be following His will. (That’s Surrender) John 10:27 Be loving and fellowshipping with…
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What If God’s People Prayed?

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) What if God’s people prayed the way, God commanded us to pray? Three steps to powerful prayer: Humble ourselves before God. To surrender to His will. Seek His face. To seek God’s will and not our will. Turn from our wicked ways. To stop sinning and start serving. Three solid promises of God: Hear from Heaven.…
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What If Jesus Is God’s Son?

Matt. 27:35-54 (NKJV) What if Jesus is God’s son, what kind of effect would His sacrifice make? Jesus’ sacrifice would make creation mourn. Jesus’ sacrifice would make access to God open. Jesus’ sacrifice would make death defeated. Jesus’ sacrifice would make a change in sinful man. What if Jesus is God’s son, what are you going to do? http://templebaptist.church/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016-07-17_AM.mp3Podcast: Play…
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What If I Want to Enjoy Life?

1 Peter 3:10-16 (NLT) Principles to follow that create a life that is more enjoyable: Treat Others the way you want to be treated. A. The Golden Rule Matt. 7:12 B. You reap what you sew C. What goes around, comes around Strive to live Peacefully with other people. A. As much as possible with you Rom. 12:18 B. Best…
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The Invitation To Be Independent From The World

Titus 2:11-15 (NIV) To Be Independent From The World: Say NO to the world’s passions. Say NO to the world’s pleasures. Say NO to the world’s pressures. To Be Dependent On God: Say YES to God’s plan. Say YES to God’s provisions. Say YES to God’s passion. Say NO to being dependent on the world and YES to being dependent…
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